On May 24th-26th, the Midwest CARP staff gathered in Watervliet, Michigan at the new KOHOE site. These leaders spent time reflecting and making determinations for the next year.
Midwest CARP chapters make the Hyojeong Promise
Midwest CARP, a hub of chapters from three states, gathered for their final event of the semester on May 15, 2021. Nine participants gathered from chapters in Harper College in Illinois, Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan, and Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in Indiana for this gathering, centering on the theme of “Hyojeong Promise.”
MLK and the Heart of Service: 40 Days Recap
CARP Bay Area concluded a successful MLK 40 Days of Service from January 18 to February 27, 2021.
During the 40 Days of Service, the mural team and volunteers from various organizations would meet once a week to help paint the welcome section of the mural stating: “Welcome to Sobrante Park.” Each service day, a group of 15 to 20 volunteers would show up early in the morning ready to contribute to beautifying the wall. Many times while painting the wall, passersby would stop and express their utmost gratitude for our service and also want to learn how they can begin to plug in and contribute to the project. It was an incredible feeling seeing the face of true joy and gratitude from the community.
Hyojeong Conference goes live for round three
CARP Bay Area Empowers Individuals in online Peace Starts With Me event
On September 25, CARP Bay Area hosted an online peace rally with over 50 participants who gathered to hear two guest panelists speak on the theme “Peace Starts With Me: Empowering Individuals.” The two speakers—Mrs. Stephanie Mann and Mrs. Debby Gullery—shared their experience in their respective fields making strides towards real peace. They also took time to answer questions, providing us with practical tips and guidance on how we can be empowering individuals that practice, embody, and live the mindset of ‘peace starts with me.’
CARP LA and CARP Korea talk North and South Korea Unity
On June 12 to June 13, CARP LA and CARP Sun Moon University in Korea hosted an online program to share about their respective activities and promote peace on the Korean peninsula, which is a lifelong dream and project of CARP’s Founders, Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, known as Father and Mother Moon respectively.
Chapter Leader Spotlight: Benjamin Andrade
“I can honestly say this is what CARP does for its members: clarify the division within ourselves and, more importantly, offer, with open arms, solutions to this problem and an understanding that we are all in this together. CARP has created an atmosphere where I’m able to discover more about my purpose and give others this same hope.”
