CARP USA Newsletter March 2023: Bloom Where You Are Planted — Jinil Fleischman

Bloom Where You Are Planted “Daffodils are the harbingers of spring. As the first flowers to pierce through the frozen ground after withstanding the cold of winter, they herald the coming of warmth and new life. I am always amazed at this providence displayed by Mother Nature and by the strength of the sprouts that appear where snow still remains… whose humble, unassuming bloom breaks the spell of the cold winter.”

-- Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, co-founder of CARP, in Mother of Peace, p. 131

With the coming of spring, CARP chapters are in full bloom and are thriving on the various campuses and places where they are planted. Many times, the environment that they find themselves in may feel cold and unwelcoming. This is especially true in today’s cultural climate where religious ideas and spiritual values are often devalued, and division and hostility abound.

But just like the daffodils that pierce through the ice of winter, CARP leaders are persevering and bringing light and hope wherever they go. They are bringing the message of the Principle and the love of God throughout America. We are inspired to see new chapters being formed, such as the newly registered CARP clubs at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) and at the University of Texas, Arlington (UTA). This is in addition to the more than 25 other campuses with official CARP clubs, plus the numerous developing clubs that are working towards official registration.

We look forward to the day when the work of CARP blossoms on every college and university campus in

America, when all students and young people in America can be inspired to lead a Principled life. We will continue to work towards that vision!

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! Thanks to the support of many people, CARP is officially registered at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP).

Read more here.

New CARP Chapter at UTA

CARP has officially registered as a club at a new university in the great state of Texas. Thanks to the hard work of student leaders Yuya Ogawa, Mayra Rivera, and Carlos Vasquez, CARP is officially registered at the University of Texas, Arlington. Already, CARP UTA has participated in the schools club fair, as well as hosted several CARP Talks. We are excited to see more great developments at UTA in the future!

Read more here.

CARP Las Vegas Hosts Divine Principle Retreat

This month CARP Las Vegas held their 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.”

Read more here.

Highlights from CARP Hawai’i

Check out what CARP Hawai’i has been up to this month! They’ve kept busy with Ohana Talks on campus, lunch socials, and hikes and picnics in the beautiful Hawaiian nature.

Read more here.