Upcoming and CURRENT Events
International Peace Day
In 2024 we completed our fourth International Peace Day project. The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on September 21. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution 36/37, the General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.”
We have created origami cranes (see below) and crane-wrapped forms, sent peace letters, and in 2024 made Peace Poles and invited other demoninations to have a day of prayer with us.
We plan to continue this tradition of celebrating Peace Day by having ministers from different demominations join with us for a day of prayer.
Our first Peace Crane Project
Cranes have a long history in Japan, China and Korea to represent good fortune and longevity. It was believed that if one folded 1,000 origami cranes, a wish you make would come true.
Crane projects have become symbols of peace and to memorialize those who have died from Covid or other tragic circumstances. The CSL Home Office created an origami Peace Crane Sculpture using pages of the Centers for Spiritual Living 2020 Spiritual Journal.
CSL Visalia’s Fun-Raising Crane Project was completed in 2021. We made 1,000 cranes to hang in our Center. Our project raised over $700 for which we are eternally grateful. We have enjoyed having so many people participate in the project, contributing hand-made cranes, time, paper and money. We give thanks to all who participated and all those who have been able to see and enjoy the cranes .
We hope the messages written on the wings of our cranes will fly around the world and bring blessings, peace and love to all.
