Inspired by the 50th and 30th memorial anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this 64-day educational, media, and grassroots campaign is dedicated to demonstrating that nonviolence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities.
Celebrate international forgiveness with musician and peace activist (coming soon).
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Relive the best International Forgiveness Day Celebration ever!!!
The
13th International Forgiveness Day (IFD) Celebration was a resounding moment in the
history of the Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance. There were over 500 people
honoring our Heroes and Champion of Forgiveness on Sunday, August 2nd,
2009. It was a stellar evening with luminous personalities adding to the
proceedings, led by radio talk show host, Peter B. Collins as our Master of
Ceremonies.
Now a DVD of this wonderful evening is available for your
collection:
Highlights
of the DVD include:
Former
San Francisco Mayor Willie L. Brownpresenting theHero of Forgiveness award to Christopher Rodriguez,
the young boy who was paralyzed by a random bullet as he was practicing piano.
Elwin
Wilson,was
honored as a Hero of Forgiveness for his courageous act of asking for
forgiveness from Congressman John Lewis, whom he beat during a civil rights
protest in the 1960s.
Congresswoman
Lynn Woolsey presenting the Hero of Forgiveness award to Congressman John
Lewis, for his
life-long commitment and leadership in non-violence, forgiveness,
reconciliation and peace.
Marianne Williamson was honored with the Champion of
Forgiveness award for
her continuing work in promoting forgiveness as the way to wholeness.
Dr.
Fred Luskin spoke
about everyday forgiveness that is available to each of us, even when standing
in line at the market.
The
evening was graced by the singing of Carmen Marie Coleman.
Note: The DVD was edited to fit within
the time limitations of the disk. Our apologies for not including everything
and everyone in the event.
Marianne Williamson - Forgiveness Workshop – 2 CD Set
Marianne
Williamson, our Champion of Forgiveness presented a Forgiveness Workshop to
over 400 people on Saturday, August 1st that was powerful, poignant,
personal and purposeful. It was truly a transformative time for all who
participated in this afternoon event. We have captured the most powerful parts
of her presentation in a 2 CD set that is suitable for listening in the car or
on your iPod.
Get the
DVD & 2 CDs together for only $25!
Send $25 check to: Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance
20 Sunnyside Ave, Suite A-268
Mill Valley, CA 94941