Every person on the planet has two seemingly opposing needs; we long for freedom, which implies independence, but at the same time we have a very deep seated need for belonging. Our happiness is found in our bonds with others. Faith Fusion is located in New Hampshire, a proud state, known for its state motto, […]
On Easter morning we welcomed a Global Peace Academy (GPA) team to our Faith Fusion community. It was inspiring to see their shining young faces singing for our congregation, and to get to know them while enjoying lunch at the Faith Fusion Cafe after Easter Service. We all joined forces for a competitive Easter egg […]
I am one of those people who always intends to get up early to study God’s word before leaving for work, but never quite accomplishes that! And so, one morning, as I hurriedly bundled myself into a cab I thought, what if I could use this ten minute ride to reflect on a spiritual message […]
Successful Seminar What a way to start off the new year! The Power of the Principle seminar at NH Faith Fusion, featuring guest speaker Phillip Schanker, drew a crowd of more than 50 people. The presentations inspired both young and old, as well as seasoned learners and those new to the Divine Principle. We felt […]
The eagle has landed This is the second post in the series Hyomi’s (Peace Corps) Adventures in Swaziland. You can read the first post here. June 26th-27th, 2013: As I sit at the boarding gate for South African Air, surrounded by the 33 people with whom I will be volunteering over the next two years, […]
When Tonga’s Baron cleans the beach, who can litter! “Eternal gratitude towards the past. Unlimited service in the present Unbounded responsibility for the future.” – Dr. Huston Smith-Scholar, served as an RYS Senior Advisor A Touch of Tonga Spirit The Kingdom of Tonga, once known as the Friendly Islands, contains 176 lush tropical islands that cross […]
And the peace adventure begins… This is a new series highlighting the adventures of Hyomi Carty, one of our Faith Fusion community members, as she serves in the Peace Corps in Swaziland, Africa. One year ago today her adventure began, and we are celebrating this anniversary by sharing part of her first Tumbler blog post. […]
I know this is a movie cliché, but I have a plan to save Christmas. It’s the only holiday that always seems to need saving. And I worry that I may be part grinch by now. Not completely sure at this point, but I am getting pretty disgusted with the way Christmas is being done. […]
Desiring Faith Relationships One of the hardest parts of living abroad has been being removed from my support system, my relationships, and my usual sacred connections with other people. Recently, I’ve been really missing the sense of communal worship and family that going to church regularly provides. As my last blog post described, I’m a […]
Opening Pathways to Peace In September of 1999, thirty five volunteers from 15 nations gathered in Belfast as part of the Religious Youth Service (RYS), an interfaith peace initiative. The organizers of the RYS publicly sought to recruit volunteers who were willing to work hard and invest their spirit in helping close the divide that […]
