CARP USA Newsletter: Summer Brings Change and New Life — Jinil Fleischman

Summer Brings Change and New Life Summer has arrived! It is a time of joy and excitement, and for embarking on new adventures. Many CARP chapters hosted workshops and retreats that allowed their members to have deep and life- changing experiences. And many students have chances to participate in other opportunities, such as the New Hope HJ Pilgrimage to Korea or the CARP Momentum leadership workshop in August.

Last month, many CARP students commemorated significant milestones with CARP’s co-founder, Mother Moon. She celebrated her 80th birthday and Father Moon’s 103rd birthday, as well as the 63rd anniversary of their marriage. In addition, on May 7th she held the Marriage Blessing ceremony, and also dedicated the Cheon Won Gung (translated as “palace of heaven’s garden”) as a temple where all people of the world can honor God. Upon concluding those victorious events, Mother Moon is encouraging a time for spiritual renewal and growth. In that spirit, this summer is a hopeful time as CARP chapters and students prepare for the upcoming school year.

This summer also brings a season of change to NCARP. In its 43 year history, NCARP has always worked closely with Family Federation (FF), its parent organization. Now, CARP and FF leadership have decided to integrate even more closely. For more information, please read this Letter from the NCARP President. We have great hope as CARP enters a new era in its history!

Thank you for your steadfast support for CARP. Check out the exciting updates below:

CARP Members are Feeling “Blessed”

CARP co-founders Father and Mother Moon have established the tradition of the Marriage Blessing, by which a couple commits not only to each other, but to centering their relationship on God. On May 7, 2023, several CARP student leaders and alumni participated in the Marriage Blessing in South Korea.

Read more here.

CARP LA Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of PWPA

On June 16th, CARP Los Angeles supported a special event honoring the 50th anniversary of the Professors World Peace Academy (PWPA), organized by PWPA Los Angeles. The program featured prominent professors from Los Angeles, as well as several international scholars who joined virtually.

Read more here.

Midwest CARP Host First 7 Day Workshop

From June 1-6, Midwest CARP hosted our first week long Divine Principle Workshop with the CARP chapters from Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, and Ohio. They had a total of 22 participants. The workshop consisted of lectures, discussions, and activities, including a trip to the Indiana Dunes.

Read more here.

An Awakening in Hawaii

CARP Hawaii completed their semesterly Divine Principle 3-day workshop. The theme of the workshop was “Awaken.”

Read more here.

CARP DMV is Rising Strong

CARP DMV recently hosted the Southeastern region CARP workshop at the Concord Retreat Center in West Virginia from May 21st to 27th. Twenty-five people participated in the workshop. The theme for the workshop was “Rising Strong; Reaching Beyond Ourselves.” Read more here.

Becoming Central People in Our Own Lives

CARP chapters from Boston, Bridgeport, and Philadelphia banded together to host a three-day Divine Principle retreat in Gloucester, Massachusetts from May 27th - May 30th, 2023. The theme of this retreat was called, “Becoming.” The hope was for each participant to inherit important lessons from key Biblical figures and become people who God can work through. Read more here.

Dallas CARP Discovers Purpose

On May 23-29, Dallas CARP hosted a seven day workshop at the Tejas Trails ranch in Blanco, TX. The participants had an incredibly fun and meaningful time with enjoyable activities, deep lectures and discussion about the Divine Principle, and time for sharing and bonding.

Read more here.

“Find My Purpose, Change the World” by CARP Bay Area

Over the course of a week, 16 young CARP leaders and guests participated in CARP Bay Area’s annual summer Divine Principle retreat! Of the 16 participants, 5 were attending this kind of retreat for the first time. 4 were students from Chabot College and 1 from Cal State East Bay.

Read more here.