Assisi for Peace Walk 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
We thank you all for a very successful First Annual Peace Walk. In terms of the spirit of the people, the diversity in the inter-religious service and music, the enthusiasm of the Rainbow Guard, the symbolic release of doves, food, fun, and perfect weather, it could not have been much better. We will see you all next year. Remember, you can donate to this page until August 13, 2009. THANK YOU ALL!
AN OPPORTUNITY TO UNITE THOSE WHO SEEK TO PROMOTE PEACE.
The goal of the Assisi Peace Project and this resultant Peace Walk is to create peace through a contemplative lifestyle. The funds that come from the Assisi for Peace Walk and other donations designated for the Peace Project support children's orphanages, service projects, and outreach programs including classes, seminars, workshops, retreats, written and record publications and guest speakers. For more information contact Craig Bullock at info@assisi-institute.org.
The Inspiration:
If global harmony is ever to become a lasting reality; it must first flow from a place of interior personal peace, one person at a time. Thus, "The Assisi Peace Project". - Craig N. Bullock, Founder and Spiritual Director of The Assisi Institute.
On October 27, 1986, Pope John Paul II convened an historic gathering of diverse believers in Assisi, Italy for the expressed purpose of praying for peace. The Pope chose Assisi as the gathering place because the spirit of St. Francis has transformed it into a city of universal brotherhood and sisterhood. Even to this very day, Francis continues to challenge believers of all faiths to be people of prayer and peace.
Imagine the Pope, the Dali Lama, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Jews, Protestants, Orthodox Christians, Catholics, Native Americans, and other believers standing shoulder to shoulder, praying for peace, in the spirit of blessed Francis. Together, they expressed a universal hunger for harmony among all of God's children. Surely, God was pleased.
Inspired by the example of Francis and the spirit of Assisi, we invite you to participate in the "Assisi for Peace Walk 2009". Together, we will walk, laugh, raise money for worthwhile causes, and pray for peace. And, God will smile on us all.
This walk is to both promote peace and to raise money for your not-for-profit organization which provides compassionate services to the community.
