Check out what we’ve been up to in Hawai’i in March 2023!
CARP Las Vegas Hosts "Discover God's Hope for Me" Divine Principle Retreat
This month we held our Two Day Divine Principle Retreat for participants to learn the Divine Principle in a group setting through presentations, sharing in small group discussions and participating in activities. CARP leaders gave presentations based on the theme of “Discover God's Hope for Me." As all participants had attended retreats before, we had the chance to take the next step to introduce habits that help grow our faith through practice, we call life of faith habits.
CARP in the City of Brotherly Love
It’s been a long time coming, but CARP Philadelphia has finally established a chapter for itself and officially became a club on campus this past February! I am so grateful for the multitudes of people that have hoped for and anticipated this time. I can proudly say on behalf of those who I work with that these beginnings would not have been possible without the support of National and Subregional CARP teams as well as the ongoing relationship and rapport with the Philadelphia Family Church.
Club Fairs Highlight CARP Chapters
Chapters Kickoff Regular CARP Talks
With the spring semester underway, many CARP chapters have begun their regular club meetings, often called “CARP Talks.” CARP Talks are the bread and butter for CARP chapters, where they gather together as students and discuss a meaningful topic connected to CARP’s Core Principles. Sometimes the format features a talk or testimony from a student, sometimes it focuses on a reading and discussion. Either way, CARP Talks are a great space for new students to connect to the CARP community, and to gain some insights that can help them lead a more meaningful life.
New Hope in the New Year
To begin the new year, National CARP hosted the 7-day “New Hope Workshop” in Las Vegas, Nevada from Jan. 2nd - 8th, 2023. The objective of this retreat was to ignite new hope into each participant through understanding the Divine Principle and diving into the life and mission of CARP founders Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon.
Midwest CARP Come Together for a End-of-Semester Retreat
On December 26th-28th, Midwest CARP hosted an end-of-semester Divine Principle retreat with CARP chapters from Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. We had a total of 28 participants, including staff members. It was hosted at the K.O.H.O.E. campgrounds in Michigan through the support of the Jesper family. Among the participants, there were five new CARP members who were recently outreached on campus.
CARP Las Vegas Culminates the Year with a 5-Day Retreat
Our 5-day Divine Principle retreat was held from December 17th to December 22nd. Once a semester, we hold this retreat for participants to learn the Divine Principle through presentations, group discussions, and participating in intentional activities. We had a total of nine participants attend. Presentations were based on the impact of Rev. and Mrs. Moon’s life.
CARP DMV: Manifesting Our Ideal Selves
From December 18th to the 21st, CARP DMV held a 4-day Divine Principle retreat at an Airbnb in Bumpass, Virginia. The intention for this retreat was for participants to build a deeper relationship with God, see the value of CARP and the Divine Principle, and deepen the relationship we have with them. This retreat was unique and different because a few participants helped plan and shared responsibilities!
CARP LA: Reaching a Turning Point
On December 19th-21st, 2022, CARP Los Angeles hosted their annual Turning Point Workshop in Monterey Park, California. The overall purpose for the retreat was to help each participant deepen their understanding of God’s Heart and America’s mission based on the perspective of God’s providence.
CARP Boston x Bridgeport: Finding Our Inner Light
The "Find your Inner Light" retreat was inspired by a collaboration between CARP Boston & Bridgeport to bring the Divine Principle to life through engaging lectures, meaningful fellowship, and heartfelt reflection. This three-day retreat was held at the beautiful Morning Garden property in Gloucester, Massachusetts with the vision to, “Discover who I am to God and deepen my relationship with Him.” There were a total of ten participants and staff which included two new participants from Boston & New York.
CARP Hawaii: Awakening Our True Selves
The CARP leaders finished the year strong with their semesterly retreat called Awaken, under the theme, “Find My True Self.” The retreat is a place where participants come to learn more about the Divine Principle to learn and grow in their relationship with God. The retreat spanned over three days and the content was given by the CARP leaders and a couple of young adult volunteers.