Joshua Cotter
September 3, 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
May the love of our Heavenly Parent and True Parents be with you and your families.
We have now received initial information from the World Mission Headquarters regarding the schedule for the "Universal Seonghwa Ceremony for Sun Myung Moon, the True Parent of Heaven, Earth and Humankind" as follows:
1. Personal Jeon Seong period (three days) -- September 3-5, 2012 (7.17-19 by the Heavenly calendar)
2. Special period for paying respect at the Cheongshim Peace World Center (eight-day period) -- September 6-13, 2012 (7.20-27 by the Heavenly calendar)
3. Casket ceremony at the Cheon Jeong Gung -- September 14, 2012 (7.28 by the Heavenly calendar)
4. Heaven and Earth Seonghwa Ceremony at the Cheongshim Peace World Center -- September 15, 2012, 10:00 AM (7.28 by the Heavenly calendar)
5. Special Launch Ceremony for Members of the World at the Cheongshim Peace World Center -- September 17, 2012 (8.2 by the Heavenly calendar)
The dress code for the Seonghwa Ceremony is black or dark-colored suit with a white necktie for men, and white or cream-colored suit or dress for women (the dress should be of a length that covers the knees).
Participation from the USA
All members throughout the world are encouraged to attend the Seonghwa Ceremony and, if possible, the Special Launch Ceremony. Ambassadors for Peace, clergy and outreach contacts are also invited to attend the Seonghwa Ceremony. Arrangements are being made in Korea for thousands of attendees. We recommend that participants arrive in Korea on September 12, 13 or 14 to pay their respect, participate in the Seonghwa Ceremony on September 15 and Special Launch Ceremony on September 17 and depart Korea on the evening of September 17 or September 18.
Participants are responsible for all expenses related to travel and accommodations while in Korea. Our national headquarters will assist with information about available lodging, ground transportation and possible flight options. Information will be sent during the next few days.
All participants (Unificationists and contacts) planning to attend the events in Korea are required to register through their local Unification Church leader. Assistance should be given to the church leaders by leaders of ACLC, UPF, WFWP and other organizations in registering their respective contacts.
Information will be complied and shared through an online Google Docs spreadsheet.
Ongoing Conditions
Conditions of prayer and Jeon Seong should continue according to prior plans and schedules, including the 24-hour rotating prayer condition shared by all Districts and special conditions related to Foundation Day.
Local Memorial Alters
A memorial alter will be set up in each local church location throughout the nation during the period of September 4-13, 2012 (7.20-27 by the Heavenly calendar) . Please watch for information from your local leader regarding the alter plan.
The official photograph of True Father for alters and home use is available here:
Thank you, Brothers and Sisters, for your tremendous faith and investment in God's Providence and our True Parents. Please continue to offer sincere prayer and Jeon Seong for our True Father's ascension, and unite with your local church leader during this important time.
Sincerely,
Rev. Joshua Cotter
Executive Vice President
Unification Church USA