October 2nd: Interfaith Blessing Ceremony NYC

An interfaith gathering of religious leaders gathered beside New York Harbor, facing the Statue of Liberty, at 8 am yesterday morning, offering prayers of support and protection for the international marchers for The World March for Peace and Nonviolence. The event was opened and closed with a ceremonial flute.

In all, ten short prayers were offered, some sung, others spoken, with representatives of numerous religious and spiritual traditions: Shinto, Sikh, Methodist, Christian Science, Unitarian Universalist, Mennonite, Islam, Hindu, Buddhist and Community of Silo’s Message. Chris Wells spoke as spokesperson of the March, as well as a member of September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows who had lost her brother on United 93. It was a beautiful and very moving ceremony for all who attended, and reminder of the commitment being made around the world in the next 93 days.

The World March for Peace

The US leg of the World March for Peace began Fri in NYC. Here is a Terry Greene (third from right) representing Peaceful Tomorrows at the opening ceremonies in NYC Oct 2.

 Photos: flickr

Brooklyn Ahimsa!

The March began with a sonic boom (non-nuclear of course) at Brooklyn Lyceum with a concert featuring a variety of funk, rock, salsa, folk and North Indian drums and brass performances.

On Oct. 2nd, we celebrated the launching of The World March for Peace and Nonviolence, with a concert in Brooklyn, NY. Chris Wells, the spokesperson for the March in the US, said a few word, and the world was filled with music.

 Video: YouTube