Blessed Family Ministry: Cosmic Blessing 2020 and Korea Blessing Experience

Dear Families, The National BFM is excited to announce that the 2020 Hyojeong Cosmic Blessing will be on February 7 in conjunction with True Father’s 100th Birthday celebration at the KINTEX Exhibition Center in Korea. We are looking forward to welcoming many matched and married couples from America to receive the Marriage Blessing from True Parents at this unprecedented 4-day experience in Korea.

The Korea Blessing Experience will be an event worth the travel for anyone who attends, especially for matched couples, who will have the unique opportunity to have their marriage Blessed by True Parents together with many other matched couples from around the world. A fun and memorable program will be prepared for couples and their guests, including the Cosmic Blessing Ceremony, sightseeing in

Korea, marriage life education, and activities.

If you have not yet signed up for the Korea Blessing Experience, please do so at bfm.familyfed,org/blessing2020.

Blessing Ceremonies will also be held in communities nationwide. For couples planning to participate in the USA or Ministry Leaders planning to host a ceremony, please see the information below.

Korea Blessing Experience

To take part in this momentous occasion, please read the following information thoroughly and take action as soon as possible, so that you can get the most out of your Blessing experience.

What to Expect Feb. 5 (Wed): Arrival in Korea and transportation to accommodations. Feb. 6 (Thu): Orientation & Preparation Feb. 7 (Fri): Cosmic Blessing & Celebration Feb. 8 (Sat): Married Life Education & Organized Sightseeing Feb. 9 (Sun): Transportation from accommodations to airport

Participants and their guests should plan to arrive in Korea on Wednesday Feb. 5 (ideally by 2:00 PM) and depart anytime on Sunday, Feb. 9. If it is difficult for you to arrive and depart within that timeframe, please let us know at jsattinger@ unification,org.

Stay Informed Check the event page to sign up for updates and find the most current information.

Korea Travel Grant We are excited to offer the Korea Travel Grant for the 2020 Cosmic Blessing! To support couples that will travel to Korea, the Blessing &

Family Ministry is offering the opportunity for individuals residing in the USA and Canada to apply for a Travel Grant of $500 per individual towards their travel expenses. With this Travel Grant, the expenses of attending the Cosmic Blessing in Korea will be significantly reduced to a similar cost of attending in the USA. Click here for more info.

Find out more about the Korea Blessing Experience

USA Blessing Experience The main Cosmic Blessing celebration in Korea will be broadcast live at locations throughout the USA on the evening of Thursday, February 6. Pastors of local communities are encouraged to connect with couples in their congregation to learn about their plans and support them in receiving the Blessing.

If you would like to remain in the USA to participate in a local Cosmic Blessing, please communicate with a local FFWPU pastor to make arrangements.

For Pastors & Tribal Messiahs

This will also be a key opportunity to invite married couples to receive the Marriage Blessing from True Parents. If you will be hosting a ceremony locally, please register here so that we can provide you with resources and support to host a successful ceremony.

We wish you the very best in your preparations for this upcoming Hyojeong Cosmic Blessing! Our national Blessing & Family Ministry team can be contacted at bfmadmin@ unification,org to answer any questions.

Sincerely, Crescentia DeGoede Director, Blessing & Family Ministry