Bruce Clarke has been blessed in marriage for 33+ years to his most compassionate wife, Setsue, which is really fortunate. She kindly puts up with his annoying habits. He is a father of one son, Josh. He is currently the chair of the Local Council of the Family Church of CT, as well as serves on the Board of Bridgeport International Academy. He is working on a doctorate degree from UTS and still has a lot to learn, which is why he is giving this sermon.
Read MoreDaniela Wetherall was exposed to the world of languages when she was six years old. She studied several languages and became a simultaneous translator and a consecutive interpreter by age 23. Understanding the etymology of words has always intrigued her, as she knows quite well how important accuracy is when translating.
Barbara Vahsen was introduced to Divine Principle and True Parents in 1994. In their tenth year of marriage, Barbara & Marty renewed their wedding vows at the August 1995 Blessing as a previously married couple in the New Yorker Hotel. They have been married for 38 😊 years. Barbara currently works as the Director of Finance & Operations for a local non-profit whose mission is to help motivated, under-resourced students in Stamford connect to their full potential, leading to independence and productive citizenship.
Read MoreDaniela Wetherall was exposed to the world of languages when she was six years old. She studied several languages and became a simultaneous translator and a consecutive interpreter by age 23. Understanding the etymology of words has always intrigued her, as she knows quite well how important accuracy is when translating.
Barbara Vahsen was introduced to Divine Principle and True Parents in 1994. In their tenth year of marriage, Barbara & Marty renewed their wedding vows at the August 1995 Blessing as a previously married couple in the New Yorker Hotel. They have been married for 38 😊 years. Barbara currently works as the Director of Finance & Operations for a local non-profit whose mission is to help motivated, under-resourced students in Stamford connect to their full potential, leading to independence and productive citizenship.
Read More‘The Blessing’ is a Covenant between a Couple and God.
In a literal sense, a covenant means a binding agreement, a legal contract. It is a seal between two or more parties. In a biblical sense, the word covenant derives from the same root word meaning “to cut.” This means that in the culture of the Bible, covenant carried weight and was often cut, or sealed, in blood.
In our church, the words to “Be a Blessed Couple” carry a lot of weight.
Read MoreThe role of mothers in today’s world is particularly challenging. Colleen will share her own experience of motherhood, the importance of mothers, the challenges mothers face and some tips on how to overcome those challenges.
Read MoreSermon by Simone Miyazaki
“Stepping up and Stepping Forward”
We all go through struggles, it’s important to learn and grow from every hard situation we face. Learn, grow, develop and don’t repeat the same mistakes!
Read MoreThe decline in faith and church attendance in America, directly parallels the de-coupling of marriage and sex. As pre-marital sex, living together and infidelity has grown, church attendance and faith has fallen. And, the world has not become better. We are more confused, depressed, angry and hurt than ever. The solution is God’s Grace and Blessing! We need God-centered, consecrated marriages that embody true love to answer the emptiness of the secular world.
Read MoreDr. Claude Perrottet
Adjunct Associate Professor, UTS
Lecturer in Unification Thought and Global Peace Studies
Claude recently traveled to Albania and Kosovo as an advisor to UPF Europe. Originally from Switzerland, he spent several years working on peace projects in the Balkans beginning in 1990 and welcomed the opportunity to return to the region. His sermon this week will connect the heart of Jesus in loving His enemies to the heart needed to bring reconciliation and peace in nations formerly in conflict.
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