2013 TIMELINE
Jan 12 – Fairfax, VA: “What Does Abstinence Have To Do With Peace?” Metro DC Area Clean Slate Seminar featuring Mrs. Heidi Iseda, National Clean Slate Project coordinator
Jan 19 – Manhattan, NY: “Spirituality-Healing-Service,” “HerStory” presentation
Jan 19 - Tempe, AZ – “International Flavors,” dinner at the Peace Embassy for women of different nationalities to introduce their country and it’s special dishes
Jan 20 – Boston, MA: President Angelika Selle speech: “It’s Healin’ Time,” and WFWP meeting
Jan 20 - Philadelphia, PA: “Sexual Abstinence” presentation
Jan 21–Boston, MA: Prayer breakfast in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 25-27 – Minneapolis, MN: “Women as the Turning Points of Peace – New Beginnings, New Era, New Mindset” Seminar, the first event held by the newly opened chapter; President Selle welcomed and installed new Chairwoman Mrs. Jeannette Henry
Jan 27: Minneapolis, MN: President Angelika Selle gave sermon “It’s Healin’ Time”
Jan 25-27 – Atlanta, GA: “The New Paradigm for Love, Sex & Family” abstinence seminar given by Chairwoman Mrs. Nandi Moton
Feb 2 – Warren, MI: “Heal Thy Self” International Dinner, the first event held by the newly opened Warren, MI Chapter with Michelle Lindsay as the new Chairwoman
Feb 2 – Chicago, IL: “Spirituality-Healing-Service: It Takes a Village to Restore the Family” Seminar; VP Juanita Pierre-Louis gave presentation on women’s health, healing,
Feb 3 – Chicago, IL: Meet and greet with VP Juanita Pierre-Louis
Feb 9 – Washington, DC: Inauguration of Global Women’s Peace Network, “From Global to Local and From Local to Global”, President Angelika Selle gave “HerStory” presentation
Mar 4 – New York, NY: UN CSW 57 Forum Parallel Event, “Women Standing Up to Violence: Finding Ways Through Hope and Connections”,
Mar 15 – Las Vegas, NV: Chapter kick-off event, facilitated by Kimiyo Anceny; President Selle, introduced Global Women Peace Network (GWPN)
Mar 17 – Los Angeles, CA: Monthly meeting focused on the issue of safe, clean water as a basic human right; the main speaker, Hadiara Diallo, director of microfinance at Wells Bring Hope, an organization striving to provide clean, safe water in Niger, one of the most water-deprived countries on earth
Mar 23 – Atlanta, GA: Seminar on “Why Sexual Abstinence is Important from a Spiritual Standpoint;” presenters from different religions presented their views
Mar 23 – Minneapolis, MN: Video of President Selle giving “HerStory” shown; WFWP four focus points elucidated by Chairwoman Jeannette Henry; talk on the “Feminine Wisdom and Power of Healing” given by Ms. Patrice Nerad
Mar 27 – Columbus, OH: "HerStory: A Divine Principle Perspective" presented by Chairwoman Caryn Olsson, included founding mothers of different religions stories
Apr 11-14 – Annual Chairwoman’s Retreat in San Antonio, TX; President Selle presented Vision 2020 and WFWP’s participation; Mrs. Denneze Nelson, retreat coordinator, gave practical training on running a chapter and doing successful local projects; group discussion included brainstorming about “HerStory” education, forming a young women’s component, mother’s clubs, working with the UN, and substantializing and deepening the Bridge of Peace; Mrs. Alexa Ward, former President of WFWP, shared her wisdom and experiences
Apr 20 – Tennessee Chapter: Clean Slate Curriculum training seminar, presented by Mrs. Heidi Iseda, project coordinator
Apr 20 – Northern California: Annual Schools of Africa Project Fundraiser; Japanese Children's Festival called “Hina Doll & Koinobori Festival;” raised funds to support WFWP school in Mozambique and two local non-profits that improve the lives of children and youth: Big Brother/Big Sister of Oakland and Niroga Institute of Berkeley
Apr 27 – Northern California: Clean Slate Curriculum presentation by Sarah Brown and Brian Lancaster
Apr 28 – Paterson, NJ: co-sponsored the 11th Annual Women's Interfaith Symposium with Sadaqa, Inc. with the theme, “Heart to Heart;” included a Bridge of Peace reconciliation ceremony and presenting individual women’s faith stories to foster understanding and peace
May 4 – Groveport, OH: Bridge of Peace ceremony with the Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community; “HerStory” presentation by Yusun Abrahams
May 19 – Southern California: Bridge of Peace focusing on healing the relationship between mothers and daughters, and including pairs representing all family relationships
May 25 – Denver, CO: 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon featuring videos of WFWP founder and the Bridge of Peace Ceremony
May 25 – Minneapolis, MN: “Building Relationships” including a short presentation on WFWP website, testimonies on family relationships; flower arranging demonstration and practice
June 1 – Philadelphia, PA: First Annual Purity Essay Contest Award Ceremony; essays written on the topic, “What are the benefits of maintaining sexual purity before marriage?”
June 8-15 – WFWP USA supported the Trail of Tears Prayer Journey financially and with prayer as WFWP members joined in the journey and participated in cities along the way
June 22-30 – 6th Annual Haiti Relief Service Project, with Mrs. Evelyne Drake, WFWP Florida and project coordinator; focused on character education, HerStory lectures, Divine Principle presentations as well as practical medical help; President Selle joined the team of volunteers
July 4 – PA Chapters: Independence Day Parade; distributed speeches by Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon; received silver medal for great participation and 2nd place best marchers of the year
July 13 – Las Vegas, NV: Parents’ Day celebration; four officials in the US Congress gave the awards: Councilwoman Gerri Schroder and Judge Cheryl Moss participated; raised funds to help victims of domestic violence
July 20 – Minneapolis, MN: “Love without Condition” benefit relief performance to support local Haiti community
July 22 – Aug 23 – WFWP USA National initiative calling for Prayer and Action, in preparation for the commemoration of WFWP Co-Founder, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon’s ascension
July 27 – Minneapolis, MN: “Barriers Between Religions,” with young lady speaker, Ms. Greta Anderson
July 27 – New York, NY: Parents’ Day 2013 President Angelika Selle gave keynote address, “Parents and Spirituality;” Vice President Juanita Pierre-Louise gave presentation on health
Aug 1 – WFWP USA Board of Directors appointed
Aug 18 – MN: “Eid Spa Day” celebrated the end of Ramadan fasting with Muslim community women
Aug 24 – Northern VA: Inauguration of monthly Bake Sale for “1% Love Share Project” raising funds to send to needy women and children in North Korea
Aug 22 – Chicago, IL: “A Legacy of True Love: Honoring the Life of Rev. Sun Myung Moon through a Celebration of our Memories” evening commemoration ceremony
Aug 31 – Philadelphia, PA: Celebration of marriage including a Bridge of Peace ceremony; Regional Chairwoman Denneze Nelson and others from the WFWP New Jersey Chapter assisted
Sep 3 – Las Vegas, NV: Dinner with WFWP Founder’s son, Mr. Kwon Jin Moon and his wife Hwayun, empowering the chapter with his words of trust in the leadership of women
Sep 7 – Los Angeles, CA: Event to celebrate the live and legacy of WFWP Co-Founder, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon
Sep 7 – MD: Energy Healing seminar by Mrs. Diane Faure using Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine system
Sep 7 – Tempe, AZ: “Color Me New” annual healing retreat for Arizona WFWP chapter
Sep 14 – NJ: GWPN launched in New Jersey region and proposed a joint service project with Honduras to go and empower women there
Sep 21 – Portland, OR: International Peace Day ceremony including the “water unity ceremony” where people from all faith backgrounds poured water into a bowl to show their unity
Oct 7-10 – London, UK: President Selle and a team of 10 ladies were a delegation sent by WFWP USA to the WFWP International Assembly
Oct 24 – Washington, DC: 21st National Assembly launching of “Day of Service,” service project for young people and the young at heart, organized by WFWP Board Members Mrs. Juanita Pierre-Louis, WFWP New York and a team of dedicated women leaders
Oct 26 – University Park, MD: Main Event of WFWP USA 21st National Assembly "Learn to Lead: Raising the Next Generation of Women Leaders," including GWPN Speaker Panel and Bridge of Peace to “Heal America’s Wounds;” held at the University of Maryland
Nov 2 - Columbus, OH: The tenth time the Bridge of Peace Ceremony held at the International Festival and Health Fair
Nov 6 – Washington, DC: President Selle spoke at the forum on “Human Trafficking and Poverty, A Critical Connection: Creating a Culture Free of Slavery”
Nov 8 - Warren, MI: International Dinner and Bridge of Peace Ceremony attended by Chicago WFWP representative, Mrs. Fannie Smith and WFWP Regional Chairwoman, Mrs. Patricia Fliginger; Ambassador of Peace awards conferred to three women of peace
Nov 9 – Worcester, MA: Craft Fair to raise funds for Schools of Africa
Nov 17 - Bridgeport, CT: Schools of Africa Project Benefit at the Art Gallery, the Arnold Bernhard Center, at the University of Bridgeport
Nov 23 - Dallas, TX: HerStory Presentation and Food Drive
Dec 2 - Columbus, OH: Transition Ceremony honoring outgoing Chairwoman Mrs. Caryn Olsson and welcoming incoming Co-Chairwomen Mrs. Annette Yamakawa and Mrs. Nataliya Grishina
Dec 6: Clifton, NJ: Schools of Africa and Philippines Relief Benefit Concert with Sail the Boat, Guitaro 5000, and Cold Weather Company Bands
Dec 7: University Park, MD: Bridge of Peace Ceremony conducted at the 9th Annual University of Maryland Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education Powwow
Dec 22: Fairfax, VA: 1% Love Share Bake Sale
WFWP New England Region: Throughout the year raising funds to support Schools of Africa and in 2013 for the Philippines Relief
CLEAN SLATE SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS IN 2013
January 8 & 10, 2013 in El Monte, California
January 12, 2013 in Fairfax, Virginia
January 26, 2013 in Seattle, Washington
February 7, 2013 in Seattle, Washington
February 9, 2013 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 12, 2013 in Cudahy, California
February 14, 2013 in Seattle, Washington
February 17, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio
North Carolina
August 31, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
