1) The church community at 43 Lancaster Gate has grown significantly over the past year, with average Sunday attendance increasing from 50 to over 110.
2) Key areas of focus for the leader include developing the church community throughout the week, restructuring staff management, and presenting a 5-10 year vision and mission statement.
3) Financially, income is slightly below projections but expenses are higher due primarily to necessary property repairs. Overall the church has reduced debts by over £32,000 in the past year.
This document is a newsletter from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church providing updates on upcoming events and recapping recent events. It discusses a recent congregational meeting where the financial status of the church was discussed, including a budget surplus projected for the upcoming year. It also discusses long-term maintenance projects for the church facilities totaling $600,000 and how funding these projects positions the church for future generations. The newsletter provides the monthly calendar of church events and meetings.
Redding, CT resident David Bohn took on the role of president at Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in 1995 after having held several positions at the company since 1987. David Bohn is also a philanthropist who supports several charities local to Redding, CT and beyond, including the Connecticut Yankee Council (CYC), the local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America.
The document summarizes several local news stories from the Baytown Sun newspaper. It reports that road construction will close an intersection exit ramp for several months. It also reports that a nonprofit organization received help from a business to improve operations and that a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new homeless shelter for families. Additionally, it announces a community meeting to provide input on the city's long-term planning.
The Communications Ministry Team meeting minutes discussed several agenda items:
1. Karen Ridout was assigned to install a corkboard in the lobby to post event posters.
2. Ben Huckaby is researching purchasing a video camera to record services for the website. A decision will be made this week.
3. Ben will add a sign-up link for a Habitat for Humanity project by New Year's Day.
4. Posters and web content have been created for upcoming events through Christmas.
5. The team's budget was discussed and they expect to spend the remaining funds by year's end.
This document provides information about various Christian programs and services taking place at BBTC, including Alpha courses, discipleship tracks, worship services, prayer meetings, and testimonies. It encourages Christians to strengthen their faith through gathering together, stirring one another to love and good works. Upcoming speakers and events are advertised, along with contact details for the church.
This document is a newsletter from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church providing updates on church activities and projects. It discusses renovations being made to the church including new windows, HVAC units, electrical panels, and lighting. It also mentions projects for the parsonage and exploring expansion plans with an architect. Two members who recently passed away are commemorated. The January worship assistant and lector schedule is provided along with notices about stewardship pledge commitments.
This document summarizes a net lease opportunity for a Dollar General property in Nixon, PA. The primary lease term is 15 years with annual rent of $94,909 for years 1-10 and $97,752 for years 11-15. The tenant is responsible for all expenses. The property has excellent visibility and access on a major road with over 19,000 vehicles per day. It is located in a rural area with a population of over 21,000 people within 5 miles and an average household income of around $71,000.
This document is a newsletter from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church providing updates on upcoming events and recapping recent events. It discusses a recent congregational meeting where the financial status of the church was discussed, including a budget surplus projected for the upcoming year. It also discusses long-term maintenance projects for the church facilities totaling $600,000 and how funding these projects positions the church for future generations. The newsletter provides the monthly calendar of church events and meetings.
Redding, CT resident David Bohn took on the role of president at Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in 1995 after having held several positions at the company since 1987. David Bohn is also a philanthropist who supports several charities local to Redding, CT and beyond, including the Connecticut Yankee Council (CYC), the local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America.
The document summarizes several local news stories from the Baytown Sun newspaper. It reports that road construction will close an intersection exit ramp for several months. It also reports that a nonprofit organization received help from a business to improve operations and that a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new homeless shelter for families. Additionally, it announces a community meeting to provide input on the city's long-term planning.
The Communications Ministry Team meeting minutes discussed several agenda items:
1. Karen Ridout was assigned to install a corkboard in the lobby to post event posters.
2. Ben Huckaby is researching purchasing a video camera to record services for the website. A decision will be made this week.
3. Ben will add a sign-up link for a Habitat for Humanity project by New Year's Day.
4. Posters and web content have been created for upcoming events through Christmas.
5. The team's budget was discussed and they expect to spend the remaining funds by year's end.
This document provides information about various Christian programs and services taking place at BBTC, including Alpha courses, discipleship tracks, worship services, prayer meetings, and testimonies. It encourages Christians to strengthen their faith through gathering together, stirring one another to love and good works. Upcoming speakers and events are advertised, along with contact details for the church.
This document is a newsletter from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church providing updates on church activities and projects. It discusses renovations being made to the church including new windows, HVAC units, electrical panels, and lighting. It also mentions projects for the parsonage and exploring expansion plans with an architect. Two members who recently passed away are commemorated. The January worship assistant and lector schedule is provided along with notices about stewardship pledge commitments.
This document summarizes a net lease opportunity for a Dollar General property in Nixon, PA. The primary lease term is 15 years with annual rent of $94,909 for years 1-10 and $97,752 for years 11-15. The tenant is responsible for all expenses. The property has excellent visibility and access on a major road with over 19,000 vehicles per day. It is located in a rural area with a population of over 21,000 people within 5 miles and an average household income of around $71,000.
The document summarizes events related to the Abel Women UN organization and True Parents' messages. It discusses the inauguration of the Abel Women UN, True Parents' address emphasizing the role of women in creating a peaceful world, and three European clubs participating in a peace cup soccer tournament. It also lists upcoming European leadership conferences in Oslo and Vienna to further the goals of peace and partnership.
The Unification Church World Mission Headquarters announces a special mobilization activity period for all blessed families from February 19, 2012 until Foundation Day in 2013. The goals are for each blessed family to secure twelve spiritual children and bring three couples to the Cosmic Blessing Ceremony by Foundation Day, and find three spiritual children and bring one couple to the March blessing. Blessed families are instructed to focus on Jeongseong, study of scriptures, and witnessing activities. Regional headquarters must submit goals for each mission nation to the World Mission Headquarters by February 29, 2012.
This document provides information about the 14th European Jeongseong Condition from August 3rd to September 11th, 2012. It summarizes excerpts from True Father's speech at the Abel Women UN Inauguration Assembly and encourages reading his full speech daily. It also urges preparing for the Cosmic Blessing on February 17th, 2013 by bringing tribal contacts to workshops. Nation and communities are asked to participate fully in this condition and European Leadership Conferences to accelerate building Cheon Il Guk.
The document announces True Parents' instructions to strengthen tribal messiah activities until Foundation Day in 2013. Members should devote themselves to witnessing for their tribes and witness to ambassadors for peace, parliamentarians, and congressmen from all parties. Activities should be carried out from November 3, 2011 until Foundation Day and include witnessing, educating guests, having them receive the blessing, and complete the 3-day ceremony to become members.
European 7 Day WS Invite: 10 - 16 September 2012 - San MarinoUnification Movement
This document provides information about a 7-day Divine Principle workshop to be held from September 10-16, 2012 at the Hotel San Giuseppe in the Republic of San Marino. The workshop will provide an overview of the Divine Principle teachings through lectures and discussions. It is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. The fee is €320 and includes accommodation and meals at the hotel. Participants are encouraged to reflect on spiritual topics and bond as "one family under God."
This document discusses how emojis, emoticons, and text speak can be used to teach students. It provides background on the origins of emoticons in 1982 as ways to convey tone and feelings in text communications. It then suggests that with text speak and emojis, students can translate, decode, summarize, play with language, and add emotion to language. A number of websites and apps that can be used for emoji-related activities, lessons, and discussions are also listed.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, promising self-driving cars, medical breakthroughs, and new ways of working. But how do you separate hype from reality? How can your company apply AI to solve real business problems?
Here’s what AI learnings your business should keep in mind for 2017.
Study: The Future of VR, AR and Self-Driving CarsLinkedIn
We asked LinkedIn members worldwide about their levels of interest in the latest wave of technology: whether they’re using wearables, and whether they intend to buy self-driving cars and VR headsets as they become available. We asked them too about their attitudes to technology and to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the devices that they use. The answers were fascinating – and in many cases, surprising.
This SlideShare explores the full results of this study, including detailed market-by-market breakdowns of intention levels for each technology – and how attitudes change with age, location and seniority level. If you’re marketing a tech brand – or planning to use VR and wearables to reach a professional audience – then these are insights you won’t want to miss.
This document is the annual report and accounts for the Big Lottery Fund for the 2015-2016 financial year. It provides an overview of the Fund's activities over the past year, including awarding over £583 million in grants to 11,779 projects across the UK. It also discusses the Fund's strategic framework of "People in the Lead", which focuses on empowering communities and individuals, and highlights some example projects that have been funded. The report contains information on the Fund's financial performance and governance structures.
The document summarizes activities of the Pentecostal Credit Union's Youth Shadow Board. Four young people have joined the board to provide input from younger members. They have received training on credit unions and are working with a Christian rapper to develop a promotional music video. The board will also receive training on finances. There are still openings for up to 12 members total.
The document is a newsletter from Places for People that provides information on community engagement activities, home improvements, money saving tips, and an upcoming upgrade to their online services. It summarizes recent community involvement events across 59 neighborhoods and investments made in Springbank, Hull and Manor Croft, Nottingham totaling over £3.7 million. It also announces plans to launch a new online account system to allow customers to manage their accounts remotely.
The Livingstone House report summarizes the business performance and operations in 2009. Income averaged £4,000 per month but expenses were higher, requiring a £4,000 cash injection. Business was slow early in the year due to cancellations from the credit crunch but picked up in the summer with more students. The latter half of the year was busier. The report predicts monthly income of £5,000-6,000 in 2010 and states the goal of self-sufficiency by the end of the year.
Social Bite Build A Village - EdinburghMarcus Kneen
The document outlines Social Bite's plans to address homelessness in Scotland through a three-phase approach: 1) Creating jobs for homeless individuals, 2) Providing intensive support services, and 3) Developing a "Social Bite Village" that will provide housing, job training, and transition to permanent housing. Social Bite aims to serve as a blueprint for ending the cycle of homelessness through a full circle approach of housing, support, and employment. They are seeking £500,000 to fund the initial phase of the village project.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Michael Murray from the Heritage Lottery Fund about grants available for places of worship. The Heritage Lottery Fund offers Repair Grants for urgent structural repairs to listed places of worship between £10,000-£250,000 that can fund up to 95% of costs. Projects must aim to improve the building's condition and encourage wider community access and engagement with heritage through activities like exhibitions, events or volunteer programs. The application process involves an initial enquiry form, first round development funding, and second round full project funding that requires detailed cost estimates, timelines and plans to measure heritage and community outcomes.
Sdc this way_2031_consultation_document_webKatrinJohnston
The document outlines Selwyn District Council's proposed Long-Term Plan for 2021-2031. It discusses 8 major decisions the Council is seeking community feedback on, including proposals around water services, transportation, and community facilities. The proposals would result in average annual rates increases of 4-5% over the next 10 years to fund infrastructure maintenance and development projects as the district continues to grow rapidly. Specific projected rates increases are provided for different types of targeted rates. Input is sought from the community on priorities and preferred options through the consultation period.
The document is a magazine from Skipton Building Society about its annual general meeting (AGM). It discusses how the Society helped members and the community in 2013. It highlights stories of the Society helping a young family purchase their first home through an unusual land donation, and giving away £80,000 to 160 community groups as part of its 160th anniversary celebrations. The Society also discusses its efforts to support savers through low interest rates and lobbying for policy changes to help savers.
The GLC is facing budget deficits and needs to raise $150,000 annually. It presents a 4 option plan to address this, and recommends a two part plan: 1) Use proceeds from selling Covenant Manor for 3 years to fund deficits while churches gradually increase giving by 0.25% per year, aiming for churches to collectively give 5% of income to the GLC. 2) Use $80,000 of manor proceeds in 2014-2015 to strengthen churches and pastors through scholarships, seminars, and a pastor's crisis fund. This plan aims to make the GLC budget sustainable through church contributions within 4 years.
Transforming the world and changing ourselvesllaskowski
Treasurer's report given at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley Congregational Meeting on February 9, 2014, exploring what it will take to be sustainable.
This document provides information about a graphic design company called The Design Company. It summarizes some of their clients and projects over the years, including websites, branding, and print materials created for education, nonprofit, and government organizations. Testimonials are included from satisfied clients praising the company's creative and responsive work. The document establishes The Design Company as an expert in graphic design services focused on user-friendly designs that meet client needs.
The Friends of Kinneil had a busy and successful year, running many events that increased awareness of Kinneil Estate and Foreshore. They improved their online presence and launched their most attended Big Roman Week ever. Partnerships helped make Kinneil Foreshore an official nature reserve and advance plans for a £4 million heritage project. However, visitor numbers to Kinneil House continued to drop despite these efforts. The Friends aim to further engage members and develop a strategy to improve Kinneil Museum and get more support for Kinneil House.
The document provides background information on Sorrento Centre, including its history, mission, programs, and community impact. It announces the "Next 50" capital campaign to celebrate Sorrento Centre's 50th anniversary in 2013. The campaign aims to strengthen Sorrento Centre's financial and physical foundations to ensure it can meet community needs over the next 50 years as religion undergoes radical changes. The campaign has an ambitious fundraising target, with 50% aimed to be raised in the first two years through pledges collected over three to five years.
The document summarizes events related to the Abel Women UN organization and True Parents' messages. It discusses the inauguration of the Abel Women UN, True Parents' address emphasizing the role of women in creating a peaceful world, and three European clubs participating in a peace cup soccer tournament. It also lists upcoming European leadership conferences in Oslo and Vienna to further the goals of peace and partnership.
The Unification Church World Mission Headquarters announces a special mobilization activity period for all blessed families from February 19, 2012 until Foundation Day in 2013. The goals are for each blessed family to secure twelve spiritual children and bring three couples to the Cosmic Blessing Ceremony by Foundation Day, and find three spiritual children and bring one couple to the March blessing. Blessed families are instructed to focus on Jeongseong, study of scriptures, and witnessing activities. Regional headquarters must submit goals for each mission nation to the World Mission Headquarters by February 29, 2012.
This document provides information about the 14th European Jeongseong Condition from August 3rd to September 11th, 2012. It summarizes excerpts from True Father's speech at the Abel Women UN Inauguration Assembly and encourages reading his full speech daily. It also urges preparing for the Cosmic Blessing on February 17th, 2013 by bringing tribal contacts to workshops. Nation and communities are asked to participate fully in this condition and European Leadership Conferences to accelerate building Cheon Il Guk.
The document announces True Parents' instructions to strengthen tribal messiah activities until Foundation Day in 2013. Members should devote themselves to witnessing for their tribes and witness to ambassadors for peace, parliamentarians, and congressmen from all parties. Activities should be carried out from November 3, 2011 until Foundation Day and include witnessing, educating guests, having them receive the blessing, and complete the 3-day ceremony to become members.
European 7 Day WS Invite: 10 - 16 September 2012 - San MarinoUnification Movement
This document provides information about a 7-day Divine Principle workshop to be held from September 10-16, 2012 at the Hotel San Giuseppe in the Republic of San Marino. The workshop will provide an overview of the Divine Principle teachings through lectures and discussions. It is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. The fee is €320 and includes accommodation and meals at the hotel. Participants are encouraged to reflect on spiritual topics and bond as "one family under God."
This document discusses how emojis, emoticons, and text speak can be used to teach students. It provides background on the origins of emoticons in 1982 as ways to convey tone and feelings in text communications. It then suggests that with text speak and emojis, students can translate, decode, summarize, play with language, and add emotion to language. A number of websites and apps that can be used for emoji-related activities, lessons, and discussions are also listed.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, promising self-driving cars, medical breakthroughs, and new ways of working. But how do you separate hype from reality? How can your company apply AI to solve real business problems?
Here’s what AI learnings your business should keep in mind for 2017.
Study: The Future of VR, AR and Self-Driving CarsLinkedIn
We asked LinkedIn members worldwide about their levels of interest in the latest wave of technology: whether they’re using wearables, and whether they intend to buy self-driving cars and VR headsets as they become available. We asked them too about their attitudes to technology and to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the devices that they use. The answers were fascinating – and in many cases, surprising.
This SlideShare explores the full results of this study, including detailed market-by-market breakdowns of intention levels for each technology – and how attitudes change with age, location and seniority level. If you’re marketing a tech brand – or planning to use VR and wearables to reach a professional audience – then these are insights you won’t want to miss.
This document is the annual report and accounts for the Big Lottery Fund for the 2015-2016 financial year. It provides an overview of the Fund's activities over the past year, including awarding over £583 million in grants to 11,779 projects across the UK. It also discusses the Fund's strategic framework of "People in the Lead", which focuses on empowering communities and individuals, and highlights some example projects that have been funded. The report contains information on the Fund's financial performance and governance structures.
The document summarizes activities of the Pentecostal Credit Union's Youth Shadow Board. Four young people have joined the board to provide input from younger members. They have received training on credit unions and are working with a Christian rapper to develop a promotional music video. The board will also receive training on finances. There are still openings for up to 12 members total.
The document is a newsletter from Places for People that provides information on community engagement activities, home improvements, money saving tips, and an upcoming upgrade to their online services. It summarizes recent community involvement events across 59 neighborhoods and investments made in Springbank, Hull and Manor Croft, Nottingham totaling over £3.7 million. It also announces plans to launch a new online account system to allow customers to manage their accounts remotely.
The Livingstone House report summarizes the business performance and operations in 2009. Income averaged £4,000 per month but expenses were higher, requiring a £4,000 cash injection. Business was slow early in the year due to cancellations from the credit crunch but picked up in the summer with more students. The latter half of the year was busier. The report predicts monthly income of £5,000-6,000 in 2010 and states the goal of self-sufficiency by the end of the year.
Social Bite Build A Village - EdinburghMarcus Kneen
The document outlines Social Bite's plans to address homelessness in Scotland through a three-phase approach: 1) Creating jobs for homeless individuals, 2) Providing intensive support services, and 3) Developing a "Social Bite Village" that will provide housing, job training, and transition to permanent housing. Social Bite aims to serve as a blueprint for ending the cycle of homelessness through a full circle approach of housing, support, and employment. They are seeking £500,000 to fund the initial phase of the village project.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Michael Murray from the Heritage Lottery Fund about grants available for places of worship. The Heritage Lottery Fund offers Repair Grants for urgent structural repairs to listed places of worship between £10,000-£250,000 that can fund up to 95% of costs. Projects must aim to improve the building's condition and encourage wider community access and engagement with heritage through activities like exhibitions, events or volunteer programs. The application process involves an initial enquiry form, first round development funding, and second round full project funding that requires detailed cost estimates, timelines and plans to measure heritage and community outcomes.
Sdc this way_2031_consultation_document_webKatrinJohnston
The document outlines Selwyn District Council's proposed Long-Term Plan for 2021-2031. It discusses 8 major decisions the Council is seeking community feedback on, including proposals around water services, transportation, and community facilities. The proposals would result in average annual rates increases of 4-5% over the next 10 years to fund infrastructure maintenance and development projects as the district continues to grow rapidly. Specific projected rates increases are provided for different types of targeted rates. Input is sought from the community on priorities and preferred options through the consultation period.
The document is a magazine from Skipton Building Society about its annual general meeting (AGM). It discusses how the Society helped members and the community in 2013. It highlights stories of the Society helping a young family purchase their first home through an unusual land donation, and giving away £80,000 to 160 community groups as part of its 160th anniversary celebrations. The Society also discusses its efforts to support savers through low interest rates and lobbying for policy changes to help savers.
The GLC is facing budget deficits and needs to raise $150,000 annually. It presents a 4 option plan to address this, and recommends a two part plan: 1) Use proceeds from selling Covenant Manor for 3 years to fund deficits while churches gradually increase giving by 0.25% per year, aiming for churches to collectively give 5% of income to the GLC. 2) Use $80,000 of manor proceeds in 2014-2015 to strengthen churches and pastors through scholarships, seminars, and a pastor's crisis fund. This plan aims to make the GLC budget sustainable through church contributions within 4 years.
Transforming the world and changing ourselvesllaskowski
Treasurer's report given at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley Congregational Meeting on February 9, 2014, exploring what it will take to be sustainable.
This document provides information about a graphic design company called The Design Company. It summarizes some of their clients and projects over the years, including websites, branding, and print materials created for education, nonprofit, and government organizations. Testimonials are included from satisfied clients praising the company's creative and responsive work. The document establishes The Design Company as an expert in graphic design services focused on user-friendly designs that meet client needs.
The Friends of Kinneil had a busy and successful year, running many events that increased awareness of Kinneil Estate and Foreshore. They improved their online presence and launched their most attended Big Roman Week ever. Partnerships helped make Kinneil Foreshore an official nature reserve and advance plans for a £4 million heritage project. However, visitor numbers to Kinneil House continued to drop despite these efforts. The Friends aim to further engage members and develop a strategy to improve Kinneil Museum and get more support for Kinneil House.
The document provides background information on Sorrento Centre, including its history, mission, programs, and community impact. It announces the "Next 50" capital campaign to celebrate Sorrento Centre's 50th anniversary in 2013. The campaign aims to strengthen Sorrento Centre's financial and physical foundations to ensure it can meet community needs over the next 50 years as religion undergoes radical changes. The campaign has an ambitious fundraising target, with 50% aimed to be raised in the first two years through pledges collected over three to five years.
This document provides a summary of the activities and achievements of Home-Start West Lothian from April 2014 to March 2015. Some key points:
- They supported 81 families (196 children) through weekly home visits from befriending volunteers.
- Increased the coordinator's hours to full-time using 3-year funding, to meet demand for the service. Also recruited additional part-time staff using other funding.
- 47 families attended established family support groups in various locations. There is currently a waiting list of 17 families.
- Provided hampers to families at Christmas with donations. Offered various activities, outings and passes for families using additional funding.
- Have 53 volunteers after
This document provides an overview of the Spring 2015 issue of the Community Spirit magazine from Sentinel Housing Association. It includes the following highlights:
- The editor announces that the Spirit magazine is transitioning to a digital format online while printed summaries will still be available for those who need them.
- Sentinel Housing Association won two awards - Employer of the Year and Social Housing Development of the Year - recognizing their work and developments.
- Rent statements will now be available online with a new registration system launching in March. Payments can also now be made online or via PayPoint cash payments.
- The website has been upgraded with BrowseAloud to make it more accessible for those with visual
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The Communications Ministry Team discussed their budget, website updates, and upcoming stewardship campaign designs. They allocated $1650 total for the budget, with the largest portions going to roadside banners and a video camera. The website blog title and new post were updated, and additional changes are targeted to be implemented by November 1st. Jason shared designs for the 2015 Stewardship Campaign and received feedback.
The Buildings and Grounds Ministry Team discussed follow-ups from their previous meeting, trailer removal, the new parking lot project, a dead oak tree, the memorial garden walkway, and their upcoming fall workday. They are working on installing steps by the rear exit, building a walkway from the parking lot, adding a
Habitat for Humanity Halton held a volunteer dedication event to recognize outstanding volunteers. The event honored 16 award recipients in 8 categories, including Executive Director Award, Special Long Service Award, ReStore Volunteer Award, and Youth Volunteer Award. Over 400 people attended including volunteers, sponsors, partner families, and dignitaries. The magazine highlights Habitat Halton's growth, partnerships, builds, and positive impact of affordable housing on families' well-being.
Shane Simon received the Grace Miller Award in 2017. He demonstrated devotion to God and True Parents by looking after his sick and elderly parents his entire life. He consistently lived a life of faith while dedicating himself to serving his father, who was severely disabled, and his mother, who is disabled and confined to a wheelchair. Despite caring for his parents, Shane completed his college studies and remained actively involved in youth activities and community meetings.
saw a film that really disturbed me, and someone said that probably means it was a good film. yea maybe, maybe not, but just wanted to use some of the message to convey part 5 of our 43LG series on 'how can i change my life'.
Everybody is looking for a way out of hell.
The document provides advice on how to change one's life and commit to change. It encourages meeting with others regularly to stir up love and good works. Cooperation and friendship with God and other people make change easier. When making decisions, one should consider their faith, family, finances, fitness, and friends. The document concludes by encouraging the reader to take 90 minutes this week to meet with someone as a "friend of faith".
This document provides advice on how to change one's life and make positive decisions. It encourages taking small steps like meeting with others for 90 minutes weekly to pray, study the Bible, help others or build friendships. Drawing near to God and other people through cooperation and community makes change easier. The Bible verses cited promote considering how to encourage one another in love and faith as the return of Christ draws near.
The document describes Jacob's encounter with God where he wrestled with a man until daybreak. It outlines this event in four phases: (1) God uses crises to change our lives when we are alone; (2) God waits to see if we persist in our faith when problems remain unresolved; (3) Jacob's name means deceiver, and we must acknowledge our weaknesses to change; (4) Jacob's name was changed to Israel because he struggled with God and men and overcame, and he walked with a limp as a reminder that he saw God face to face and of his transformation.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Over the past couple years, the community's faith community has seen some steady positive developments. With some new approaches we have taken within the Unification Movement, we have also been a helpful and positive influence on other communities who we are in communication with. Our Sunday programs have continued to develop with many people from over seas joining us live and a good body of people watching our recorded services in the archive. Our memberships went up from 150 to 250. Staff and volunteers meet every Sunday at 10am to pray and prepare for the worship service. Last year one of our elders, Yajiro Kobayashi, passed on, and we were able to hold a beautiful Shungra ceremony for him together with his family.
Keep a time log by dividing each day into 15 minute intervals and recording how time was spent under categories like meetings, homework, reading, etc. Review the log weekly to see where time is allocated and reflect on whether this aligns with priorities, what takes significant time but doesn't contribute to goals, and how time could be used more efficiently through delegation or simplification. The log only takes a few minutes each day and provides valuable perspective on time management.
This document outlines a proposal for community builders to become part of building a successful community outreach environment. It discusses providing one-on-one support and being part of a team with a shared vision. Community builders would commit to weekly outreach activities, receive coaching, distribute autobiographies, join group meetings and organized outreach events. The goal is to develop a model where members influence their communities and gradually decentralize the church building as the only center, helping people through different aspects of life.
1. The document describes the author's difficult childhood living alone in Seoul, South Korea during a very cold winter. They had to pull water from a deep well using a rope that would break, freezing their hands to the chain.
2. It details how the author adopted a frugal lifestyle out of necessity, eating simple meals of rice and one side dish. They were a studious student who took their studies very seriously and asked persistent questions.
3. The author believes that with sincerity and dedication to self-improvement over the long term, one can achieve great things. They practiced public speaking to improve, and enjoy talking at length, as their grandfather did.
True Parents visited London in May 2011. During their visit, they met with religious and community leaders to promote peace and interfaith harmony. They emphasized the importance of living for the sake of others and creating a world of lasting peace.
The document discusses mapping out one's frontlines, or key areas of activity and influence. It prompts the reader to identify their primary frontline, whether work or other, and estimate how many people they interact with weekly in that frontline based on categories like subordinates, peers, superiors, clients, etc. It then asks the reader to consider how well they know these contacts and which ones God may be prompting them to pray for or reach out to in a special way.
This document discusses the importance of prayer through several key points:
1. To become a true son or daughter of God requires total concentration on that goal and looking to the True Parents constantly, which is difficult to achieve alone.
2. Prayer is necessary to restore the original union between God and humanity that was lost due to the Fall. Prayer allows one to discover and inherit God's true desires.
3. God's kingdom and righteousness should be the central focus for believers, not worldly concerns. Everything should be centered on fulfilling God's will to create one harmonized world.
4. Prayer helps one align their family, society, nation and self behind God's providence and become a locomotive
Rev Moon, now 92 years old, is giving one last message to encourage others working for world peace before the end of his life. He emphasizes developing a parental heart and becoming a "True Parent" like God, the creator of the human family. Rev Moon also discusses three stages of life - the womb, earth, and the afterlife - and the importance of resolving difficulties with other groups in this life for freedom in the next. The Blessing ceremony helps establish God-centered families across divides. Rev Moon's goal has been reunifying Korea and taking responsibility, like a parent, to empower others to solve issues and leave a legacy of peace.
1. The speaker is proclaiming the fulfillment of True Parents' providence to establish God's kingdom on earth and calls on people to follow True Parents' example and teachings.
2. True Parents have completed their mission of restoring humanity to God and ushering in the era after the coming of heaven, a time when a new heaven and earth will be realized through living for the sake of others.
3. By January 13, 2013, God's kingdom will be established on earth, and all people must devote themselves completely to guiding the providence over the next two years under True Parents' leadership.
MBUFC is a London-based community football club aimed at developing youth through playing football and learning life skills. It has been running for 2 years and plays in the London Football Saturday AM League. The club trains and plays matches while also participating in community service projects. Players range from 16-28 years old. Several players provide positive feedback on enjoying playing for the team and bonding with their peers in a supportive environment. They discuss the team's potential to further develop and serve the community with proper funding.
Human RIghts Conference in Geneva at UN- March 2011 invitation Unification Movement
An invitation to an exciting conference on human rights issues, taking place in Geneva with many top activists and experts, as a side program of the official UN human rights conference.
The document provides reports from Original Divine Principle workshops held in various countries in Asia. It summarizes the number of participants from different countries, conditions for the workshops, and feedback from participants who found the Principle's explanations of history and theology to be clear and inspiring. Participants expressed a commitment to spread the teachings to their communities and organizations.
This document summarizes Unificationist activities in Nepal from 2005 to 2010, including:
1) Visits by True Parents and Hyung Jin Moon that strengthened relationships with Nepalese leaders.
2) Multiple Original Divine Principle seminars held across Nepal, some broadcast on national television, that educated hundreds of Nepalese on the Unification theology and Blessing.
3) Outreach efforts of the FFWPU Nepal including additional ODP seminars, interfaith meetings, and peace projects.
1. Reports<br /> for <br />Annual General Meeting<br />19th November 2010<br />National Leader<br />Simon Cooper<br />Since November 2009 I have been putting half my time and energy into developing our HQs at 43 Lancaster and into the church community that meets there. The team working at 43LG, which is a mix of local volunteers and full time staff, have focused much of its efforts on developing the experience people have when they come for worship. We spent several months raising funds, upgrading our facilities and working on our programs, our content, our music, hospitality and communication. <br /> <br />The main result that is visible to us is that more people come to church, including several who had not been for many years and are now at the heart of our new culture. We have gone from an average of about 50 on a Sunday to an average of over a 110 in recent months. <br />Our next task is to develop as a community through the other 6 days of the week and be relevant to the wide ranging demographic group that we have become, from parents with young children, to parents with children who have already flown the nest, to teenagers, from students & young graduates, to young couples who are starting out on married life.<br />Some other key areas I have been focusing on in the last 12 months are:<br />Trustee and advisory board:<br />We have been developing the work of our trustees and advisory board who have got involved in taking a closer look at how we work as an organisation. We have with their support and research started recently to introduce some restructuring of our staff management and an appraisal system through which we can evaluate & improve the effectiveness of our working practices. This is essential if we are to develop as an organisation and be an attractive place for people to work and take up missions. Look forward to reporting on this development next year.<br />Websites:<br />We have continued to work on our websites and put more functionality into our unificationmovement.org.uk site. For example we now have on the site a project that Michael Rawlence has started to work on which is called Uvolunteer. There are volunteer roles with job descriptions clearly laid out: http://www.unificationmovement.org.uk/uvolunteer.html and the goal is to create an attractive volunteer environment that people naturally gravitate to.<br />Significant Events:<br />We had several significant events in the last year: The Little Angels double bill at Saddler’s Wells, and then our International President Hyung Jin Moon’s visit. Also a very large number of you responded to different events abroad that our True Parents called us for, most notably in Korea, USA and Israel, connecting the 3rd, 2nd and 1st Israel together.<br />We currently have 881 members in the UK, and roughly 520 people pass through our worship services each Sunday. And then there are all the other people who are involved in the different events and projects that our movement is running. What is beyond that reality for us as the Unification Movement in the UK? Over the last year we have decided to brand ourselves as the Unification Movement (see cover sheet). We understand that we will always be more than a church; being a movement allows for the overall vision of True Parents to be better represented. I plan by the time of their Birthday and our God’s day celebration on the 3rd February to be able to present a clear workable vision and mission statement that looks ahead to the next 5 -10 years of our UK movement. I have been posting thoughts on this topic on the familyfireplace over the last 2 months. That is the place I hope you can all feel free to leave your opinions, thoughts, feedback, and inspirations. <br />Financial Report<br />Simon Rosselli<br />Main Points from Graphs below for Jan – Oct 2010<br />1) Income Planned £258,703, Actual £250,615. This is about 3% (less) difference from planned which is not bad as it stands but even better when some centres catch up on their tithing and when rental from Wontner Road and Cleeve House comes in (timing).<br />2) Expenses Planned £215,634, Actual £231,667. This is about a 7% (more) difference from planned. However about a third of this is due to HQ financed property repairs. For years we’ve planned £10,000 and in reality spent nothing (good short term but bad long term) and we’ve now had to fix a roof on what has now become the music ministry. So although it’s a 50% overspend (on budget) it is investment in our property and something that needs to be addressed long term. <br />We have also agreed to take on another Youth Pastor – as the youth are our future any investment in this area, seems to be a good idea and one that is very much needed. This was not budgeted at the beginning of the year.<br />3) To date we are about £19,000 + on our cash flow for the year from which we have continued to pay back debts going back to the first Global Peace Festival in 2007. At the beginning of the year we owed over £8,000 to the various regions (as loans) which is now down to about £4,000. We’ve continued to pay back debts on money that we’ve been sitting on for various things such as Gift Aid to the regions, Holy Day and Balkan Funds etc and in total have reduced our overall debts in these areas by over £32,000.<br />4) This has basically come from money that we have been putting aside to do up LG (£5,000 a month) but at present this is theoretical as it’s all gone to pay off past debts.<br />5) The Audit was completed on time again and whilst the budget looks very low, we are about to get the yearly bills (timing) but have money in budgeted to cover this (around £18,000)<br />6) One legal situation we had at the estate has now been taken care of. This has taken almost two years to sort out and a lot of trips to the farm but in 2013 our property will be back in our hands, to decide what we want to do with it. We also have been dealing with another legal situation at LG and this is also being taken care of. <br />7) Cleeve House. 4 Main workshops, 22 weddings, 2wedding fairs and 2 Bentley cars events have been the main activities this year. Bed and Breakfast picked up in summer. Our website upgrading has doubled the enquiries for weddings and B&B. 3 Christmas Dinner-Dance are offered for 16, 17 and 18 December, £ 37.50 per person. Five more weddings are scheduled before the end of the year. Restoration continues with thermal insulation in bedrooms and Fire System upgraded.<br />8) Estate. Main repairs carried out in the last 4 months: New roof at 4 Trenchard Road, new windows fitted to 6 Trenchard and Old post office plus a new bathroom at Beech Farm House. Part of Farm land and garden walls repaired. Permission granted for the Memorial Woodland Won Jeon. Opening 18th of November. Please contact Keiko de Giles for plot details. <br />9) Livingstone House. We have seven full-time students with us at the moment together with some first generation members and one couple……approximately 10 people in total which allows us to function just above the break-even level. We are putting in an en-suite to our room on the ground floor which is long overdue and will be a valid asset for future occupants. (3000). Completed the ladies toilets on the ground floor (4500). Completed phase 2 of fire alarm system and will finish everything by end of 2010 (600). Finished phase 2 on window repairs and will complete by spring 2011 money permitting (600). Looking to upgrade Kitchen and Canterbury Room in 2011<br />10) Lancaster Gate. Major renovations have taken place on the ground and first floors this year. The General Office moved into the rear Livingstone Room and a new front Reception created with wood floor, exciting furniture and flat screen TV. Ballroom completely redecorated with new lighting and fixed projector and screen. New wood flooring to corridors and new carpets to Kent Room and stairs. All this work was paid for by donations from not only our Lancaster Gate community membership, but with generous donation from a wide range of members from other communities in the UK and even some from Europe. Also a recording studio was created and an adjoining office area reroofed and waterproofed. Next spring we plan to completely repair and redecorate the whole front and rear facades of the building after more than 30 years.<br />Now the Bad News (and Good !) <br />The Façade at LG is due to be done next year (this is the good news). The bad news is that we have to pay for it. We have had someone come and inspect it and draw up detailed plans of what needs to be done and this will be sent out to tender next week. Whilst inspections were taking place it was noted that there needs to be quite a lot of work to the rear of the building as well as the front. Taking both into account he has given a ball park figure of £235,000 – however we won’t really know until we get the tenders come in. This figure doesn’t include VAT which will go up in January to 20% so we are looking at £282,000 and in reality need to find £300,000 (worst case scenario). If we were to borrow this amount and started to pay back repayment loans we forecast that next year we would be just about breaking even. This in itself positive however if something comes up unexpectedly (with a property repair or in the providence) it could seriously affect the movements finances. <br />Simon Cooper did write a letter asking for individual/couples who felt they wanted to support this project, as they felt Lancaster Gate has a special place in our movement’s history and their heart. (True Father stayed here, some were matched and Blessed here, others lived here during various mobilizations, some first met the Church here etc) to make a special heartistic offering of £120. This was not a request or an official Cheong Song but a one from the heart. A few individuals/couples have made this offering and the money is now ring fenced in an account to go towards this project. If you to feel you would also like to support in some way please contact Joanna in the accounts dept. <br />We will need to find some ways to help Fundraise for this project next year. This year we held a balloon race at the time of Hyung Jin Nims visit and this raised about £700. If you have any bright ideas or have any comments on any of the above please email me at: energy1@btconnect.com<br />God Bless – Simon R. on behalf of the finance committee<br />Outreach Department <br />Matthew Huish<br />Ever since the European leaders' meeting in Schmitten, starting on the 25th February, there have been regular Outreach department meetings, including key representatives of the Unificationist communities, to discuss the progress of witnessing and outreach. This working group has developed new methods for introducing people to the Unification Movement, as well as having developed a strategy to raise new guests as blessed family members.Recognising the need for good quality publicity, materials from across the country were collected and redistributed, such as the leaflet developed by the Welsh community. A new introduction card was also designed and reproduced, as well as a leaflet promoting the regular weekend workshops. Further discussion continues and a greater variety of fliers and publications will be developed.Witnessing activities have been ongoing in many communities: There have been declaration rallies, Divine Principle lectures and small group education. Between January and June, an STF witnessing team resided in London, carrying out the outreach activities in a number of London communities. While there have been many witnessing results across the country, the result of the members of the STF team was particularly inspiring, as they were able to witness to a sister who now regularly attends Sunday service and attends a Divine Principle study group.Key events in the calendar were utilised to maximise potential for outreach, such as the Hyung Jin nim event and the Little Angels tour. A lot of effort was made to ensure that there existed a follow-up strategy after these events, to offer something to the new guests who attended.One of the strategic priorities for the Outreach Department up until True God's Day (3rd February 2011) is to promote and empower the creation of small groups. Training for small group leaders will be provided and materials will be prepared to make the small groups as effective as possible at creating a warm culture of heart, through which new guests can be uplifted and educated.In September the Outreach Department took on a new incarnation, separating from the Education Department, with which it was previously twinned. Matthew Huish was appointed to the position of department leader, and is committing himself to do further research to develop this area.<br />Youth Ministry <br />Patrick Hanna<br />This is a brief report of the major activities, developments and changes over the past year. A more in depth report of the goals, plans and structure will come in the near future. Email: youthministry@familyfireplace.org<br />Changes in leadership team:<br />Youth Ministry Leadership team: 08/10 = Matthew Huish (leader) 10/11: Patrick Hanna (leader), Sung Jong Choi (assistant since May).<br /> Newly established CARP committee for 18-25 who have finished high school: Yoshiko Chellew, Seijin Thomas, Masa Hayashi, Yoshi Hayashi, Keishin Barrett, Samuel Read, Rosanna O’Connell, Sean Greaves (working with Patrick and Sung Jong). CARP is the name for the specific care and education targeting Unificationists in the 18-25 range who have graduated high school and are in University, working or graduated – fulfilling the same purpose as HARP but for a different age group.<br />HARP committee 09/10 = Kenta Barrett (leader), Jonathan Bateman, Kathleen Moloney, Erena Shaw, Reamonn Bateman. HARP committee 10/11 = Kenta Barrett (leader), Kenneth Read (assistant), Alex Shaw, Kayo Hayashi, Josephine Spencer, Naomi Davis.<br />We would like to express sincere appreciation to Matthew Huish for his investment as Youth Ministry Leader, his consistent and heartfelt effort have moved things forward. Thankfully, he continues to be connected through his new roles in the Outreach Department and as Assistant Pastor in the Bromley Community, and his ongoing role supporting university students as a chaplain, as well as being a precious brother of many, father of three, and husband of one. <br />Major activities of the past year<br />Regional level: there has been progress across the regions in many different areas, with some regions developing Divine Principle study small groups, and Youth Service, organizing regular activities and regional workshops, and also investing in one to one care and ‘mentoring’. There needs to be more communication between national and regional level, and more support and direction offered to the regions. This is something we are working on, also to have a clearer sense of the regional Youth leadership teams and the role of regional youth leaders, so that we can have a clear team taking responsibility for the youth.<br />National Workshops: For HARP there have been 5 successful and well attended national workshops: God’s Day w/s, Brother/Sister Purity w/s, 7 Day Divine Principle w/s, Arts w/s, Summer w/s. For 18+ age there have been several Divine Principle based workshops, and opportunities to staff on HARP workshops.<br />National Sunday Services: The HARP service has grown in strength, and has been consistently well attended and appreciated with a wide range of speakers. For 18+, The Saturday Service brought a valuable opportunity to the young adults to worship together and receive more targeted efforts, this has developed into the CARP Sunday service which is scheduled to take place on 2pm of the same day as the HARP service at 11am at LG. Both Services have benefitted from progress in the LG building, efforts of the HQ Music Ministry, and many other volunteers and willing speakers.<br />Chaplaincy care structure: For students, the chaplaincy programme progressed. There have been good results from them - some students truly benefitting from having this extra layer of support from an elder figure who they can freely relate to. This has continued for this year for approx 150 students, and we will look to evaluate its progress in the coming months and be flexible and readjust if needed. We would like to thank those elders who have taken that role to reach out; finding ways to connect and support one on one, and as a group.<br />European Level: very good participation of European level activities, workshops and programmes. 24 British are attending STF and 2 are attending DONE for this new academic year. The input from key European educators has been very valuable, and the European Youth Department has a vital role in supporting and guiding our national structure. We hope to support all, and host some, of the European youth activities in the coming year. Geros Kunkel remains the EYD director and is also responsible for the 2nd Generation Blessing Department, our European Youth contact person for the UK is Martin Alexy, and for efforts with 18+ Julius Alexy is also in place as key support. Also, with so many British Youth on STF this year – it is valuable to acknowledge the efforts of Garrun Abrahams as the STF director. We are very grateful for all their support, and the education and care that they have given, and will continue to offer to all UK youth of HARP and CARP age. It is invaluable.<br />Blessed Family Department<br /> Susan Crosthwaite<br />Our work circles around education and counselling – preparation for the Blessing, relationship skills for Marriage; and counselling to find ways to solve problems.<br />This year there were three Blessing ceremonies – one in January in San Marino, one on February 17th in Korea and the other also in Korea on October 10th. In each ceremony the UK was represented in one couple in each Holy Blessing Ceremony – Divine Ngama (Bolton), Aziz Bouba ( sp. son of the Thonett family, Alton), and Behrouz Eslami, who joined our movement in 1978 in London and had to return to Iran due to visa restrictions. Recently he wrote this email for the UK members:<br />Dear sister Susan C and your family,I gratefully thank you for your blessings and your support. Eventually I have recieved the Blessing of True Parents. …… I also thank Daivid Franklin and his family and all blessed families in England.To give you good news, I wrote EMail letter and sent pictures of me and Nataliya to Mchelle Tosaka. ( his spiritual mother) …….After 28 years of separation from UC I am enjoying to be with true families. When it is possible for you to come to Russia, I can see you and your family. Please take care . Yours faithfully, Biros Eslami <br />2010 Statistics: 1st Gen people Blessed - Out of 26 Europeans, 3 were from UK<br />2nd Gen people Blessed – out of 76 Europeans, 17 were from the UK<br />Ashley and I have traveled to Brittany in March and Albania in October to teach our Blessed Couples’ Seminar called “Living in the Four Great Realms of Heart”.<br />During September a Blessing Preparation Workshop for 2nd Gen. candidates was held in Cleeve House with over 100 parents and candidates in attendance. <br />I received an additional qualification to enhance my counseling skills in January, becoming certified to practise “The Emotion Code”. Cecilie Fortune also qualified . We use this in conjunction with our Personal Development Seminars to greatly improve the way we seek solutions for deep seated problems in ourselves. The PDS was held twice - in April and October. The next date has been set and the 7th UK PDS is to be held in 2011; May 5th-7th, in the South London Peace Embassy.<br />In my capacity of the person Responsible for First Generation International Blessings within the European Blessed Family Department, I attended a one day meeting on October 12th in Seoul, Korea with the new ‘Family Education Department ‘ Director, Mrs Jang. We ( 14 delegates from reflected about the Oct. 10th Blessing and planned an agenda for another International Meeting, which will be held in Boston from 13th December 2010 – to discuss the many issues surrounding ‘Blessing Operations’ around the world.<br />Music Ministry<br />Reamonn Bateman/Kathleen Moloney<br />Music Ministry started in April. We felt that there was a strong need for development in this area (improving the quality of Sunday service, encouraging people to channel their faith through music, and encourage musicians to use their passion and talent to serve their community. So that's what we're working towards every week.<br />Previous events:<br />Live Lounge VII: 30th April<br />Live Lounge VIII: 19th June<br />Live Lounge IX: 22nd October<br />Music Ministry Launch: 1st September<br />Little Angels: 2nd September<br />Current Weekly Tasks:<br />HQ Staff Meeting/Evaluating<br />Event meetings/planning and organising<br />Prayer evening prep (music arrangement)<br />Sunday service prep (powerpoint and music arrangement)<br />Band practice Two Sunday servicesCommunity Choir<br />Researching:-new song material for service and choir-sound equipment for HQ service and studio-possible venues for events-other churches and styles of worship to gain inspiration<br />Upcoming events:<br />Still ALive Lounge: 26th November<br />Live Lounge X: 17th December<br />Christmas Service: 19th December<br />Plans:<br />-Buying and upgrading studio equipment and instruments for HQ service<br />-Creating a repertoire of 70 songs by Christmas with the plan to finalise the arrangements in the New Year.<br />-Make the band more professional and tighter through practices<br />Universal Peace Federation (UPF) 2010<br />Robin Marsh<br />This year has been similar for having a number of events from a range of areas. There have been many more activities that have been directed from the International UPF leadership during this last year such as Legacy of Love, Inter-religious Council and Little Angels.<br /> The www.uk.upf.org and the http://peacedevelopmentnetwork.wordpress.com/ have been the main websites for reports on all UPF’s activities. <br />There has been a small but continual focus on the Blessing and the Family Association. <br />There have been several events to support the United Nations including consultations on the Inter-religious Council. There were also events to mark International Women’s Day, International Family Day, Africa Day, World Environment Day and International Peace Day that were held in both Lancaster Gate and in other local communities around the UK. <br />There have been community cohesion events such as the Genocide and Holocaust Commemoration event, the Forgiveness and Reconciliation series of conferences, and the Joint Faith Celebrations. <br />The Peace and Development area has included a small role in a joint Civil Society effort to organise a meeting for Deputy PM Nick Clegg and DfID Minister Andrew Mitchell to speak to a group of 300 people in the days prior to attending the Millennium Development Goal Review Summit at the UN in September around the time of the General Assembly. There are also four humanitarian projects that UPF is supporting as part of the Millennium Development Goal campaign such as the support for Bethlehem Caritas Baby Hospital, North Korea Medical Assistance, Bishop Riah’s Educational project entitled ‘Integrazia’ and a Low Cost Housing Manufacturing project. <br />The Youth Achievement Awards in the House of Lords in July was a great success that dovetailed with activities in South London, Hastings, Birmingham and Bromley.<br />Cultural events have been prominent this year including the visit of the Little Angels, Building a Culture of Peace in the House of Lords, cooperation with Peter Graham’s World Culture Association and Sakura Club Choir. <br />The twice yearly UPF Peace Council has been effective in drawing together the strands of our activities to review and strategise. These times have allowed the Ambassadors for Peace to realise the breadth of UPF’s vision. There have been regular requests for support for campaigns, events, and joint activities as other activists have recognised our capacity to mobilise and network.<br />Media <br />Richard Biddelcombe<br />The overriding media policy is that the movement is keen to develop a healthy working relationship with the media.<br />The Unification Church is still in the somewhat paradoxical situation in which on the one hand it works together with heads of state, politicians and prominent religious leaders, and yet, at the same time, it has to operate against a backdrop of hysteria and bad argument put out primarily by small pressure groups of self-appointed, fanatical ‘cult-watchers’ that actively campaign against new religious movements. To help clarify and correct that situation much of the work of the media team has been to encourage constructive communication with editors and journalists in order to update them on the way in which the movement has evolved and to help familiarise them with its current activities and developments. To that end, the media team aims to bridge the gap between the movement and the media, develop good working relationships, exploit any media opportunities and ensure impartial coverage of church-related matters.<br />The media team continues to issue press releases to all major UK news outlets whenever something potentially newsworthy occurs. These are frequently acknowledged by the various recipients. It has also been building up a network of useful contacts through attendance of media-related events and social gatherings such as those held by the London Press Club.<br />Some of the recent face-to-face meetings that have taken place have been with the Religious Affairs Correspondent of ‘The Independent,’ with two journalists from ‘The Sun’ and with an independent television producer. <br />A minor setback occurred in April through the broadcast of a BBC radio programme in which its presenter gave his unfavourable account of a Unification Church-sponsored event that he’d attended in the United States in 1973. The programme was made without the church’s participation and through its selection of contributors it was one-sided and unfair. The matter is being pursued through the lengthy BBC’s complaints procedure by the church’s legal team and others. In the meantime, and with the assistance of the Press Complaints Commission, an apology for the way in which the programme had been advertised in the Radio Times was squeezed out of that publication’s editor. <br />In June a most favourable feature article about the process of ‘matching’ and the marriage blessing ceremony was published in ‘The Sun’ and included interviews granted by couples from the British Unification Church. BBC Local Radio later gave good coverage of the proposed new burial ground on church property in Stanton Fitzwarren and featured interviews with Henry and Avril Masters as well as Nancy Jubb. <br />Meetings with an independent TV Producer to explore the possibilities of a television documentary programme about the Unification Church have been taking place at regular intervals. Although the programme has yet to be commissioned by a national broadcaster, it is already at an advanced discussion stage and, in addition to gathering reference material about aspects of the movement, the producer has also made the effort to attend talks on the church’s theology as part of her research. <br />Coverage of this year’s October Blessing Ceremony was generally quite good, although some reports contained certain factual errors which needed clarifying. Associated Press responded well to points that were raised and has given a firm commitment to report accurately on church-related issues in any future coverage.<br />Although what works in one country doesn’t necessarily work in another, the UK media team now enjoys considerable co-operation with America, Europe and South Korea in its media outreach. There’s a common desire for the movement to develop a healthy relationship with the media rather than being caught up in an endless cycle of simply waiting to respond to the next instance of poor press coverage. There’s also agreement that that can best be achieved through endeavouring to keep the momentum up through an ongoing series of face-to-face meetings with producers, editors and journalists. The hope is that sooner or later this will lead to opportunities for the kind of media coverage that accurately portray aspects of the movement in a way that’s sufficiently intriguing to the audience.<br />The UK media team can provide some degree of in-house media training to help equip members with the skills required to deal with the media in a professional manner. It is able to give media-related talks at locations on request and a fresh series of Media Workshops is also in the pipeline - particularly for interested members in the regions and also for those in Continental Europe. <br />Although Nancy Jubb is still a valued member of the UK media team, she has recently resigned from her position as Press Officer mainly because she's now back at work at the American Embassy and, together with her new-born baby, it's a difficult juggling act. Therefore, there is currently an immediate need for a young, enthusiastic, London-based Press Officer to act as the initial point of contact for media enquiries and to help further develop the movement’s media outreach for which some training can be provided. Anyone interested in the exciting challenge of such work is invited to apply to Simon Cooper.<br />Websites<br />Tim Read<br />The Family Fireplace blog site is being redesigned to present the blogs and news items separately. There is still work to do to add a Youth Department section. There were 4000 visits to the site last month, with 7300 page views and an average time of 2 and a half minutes per visit. There were 44% new visits last month. The number of visits has risen by 20% over the last year.<br />The Unification Movement web site is being redesigned to present more information about our Movement, its teachings and its activities for anyone who is wanting to find out the basics. There were 390 visits to the site last month, with 1000 page views, and an average time of 2 and a half minutes per visit. There were 50% new visits last month.The number of visits has stayed the same over the last year.<br />Education Department<br />David Hanna<br />Womens’ Federation for World Peace (WFWP)<br />Mitty Tohma<br />To follow<br />