2021 HyoJeong Blessing Festival

VIRTUAL CELEBRATION ON APRIL 25, 2021 10 AM KST
(APRIL 24 at 9 PM EST IN NORTH AMERICA)

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2021 Hyojeong Blessing Festival Officiated by the True Parents of Heaven, Earth and Humankind Celebrating the 61st Anniversary of True Parents’ Holy Wedding

True Parents will be hosting a Blessing Ceremony during the celebrations marking the 61st Anniversary of True Parents’ Holy Wedding.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

This HyoJeong Cosmic Blessing Ceremony is intended for all matched couples.

In order to participate in this Blessing Ceremony, couples must complete the following steps prior to April 4th.

  • Submit the interest form
  • Complete the online application and make Blessing Offering by April 4th (late fees will be charged for applications received after April 4th)
  • Communicate with your local Pastor and Subregional BFM Coordinator about participation

BLESSING LOCATIONS

Contact your Blessing Ceremony location to learn about how to participate.

All participating locations are listed here.

If you wish to attend the Blessing in a community not listed here please contact your Subregional BFM Coordinator.

Belvedere Family Church (FULL)

Contact Person: Christina Lange

Email: kuri.lange@gmail.com

Phone: (630) 730-2326

Location: Tarrytown, NY

Boston Family Church

Contact Person: Catherine Ono

Email: ffwpuport@yahoo.com

Phone: (617) 501-4776

Location: Boston, MA

Chicago Family Church

Contact Person: Kunihiro Sagisaka

Email: pastorhiro@gmail.com

Phone: (773) 407-0166

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Clifton Family Church

Contact Person: Richelle Consoro

Email: rllaguno81@gmail.com

Phone: (347) 357-4483

Location: Clifton, NJ

Dallas Family Church

Contact Person: Charles Cherutich

Email: sr4bfm2020@gmail.com

Phone: (859) 628-1402

Location: Flowermound, TX

Las Vegas Family Church

Contact Person: Akira Ota

Email: ota5532@gmail.com

Phone: (702) 330-1033

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Los Angeles Family Church

Contact Person: Mark Tengan

Email: marktengan@gmail.com

Phone: (626) 422-3746

Location: Pasadena, CA

Unified DMV

Contact Person: Highmy HER

Email: highmy.unifieddmv@gmail.com

Phone: (443) 926-1977

Location: Washington, DC

FAQ

How do we apply?

Complete your online application and make the Blessing Offering by April 4th.
The online application consists of the Matching Candidate Application, Matching Report Application, and Blessing Ceremony Application. To learn more and submit your applications please create a login through the BFM Education portal.

Who can participate?

Matched couples.
Matched couples must complete all the requirements to receive the Blessing, i.e., the online application in the BFM Education portal. It is ideal and preferred that couples participate physically in the same location.

Please contact bfmadmin@unification.org if it is difficult for your couple to participate in the same location.

Where can I purchase a Blessing ring?

It's best to purchase a ring as early as possible. To order a Blessing ring, send an email to mcbrunk@verizon.net. Please make sure to include the following info on your email:

  • Ring style name & ring size (right hand)
  • Metal color preference (yellow or white gold)
  • Diamond or no center diamond
  • Inscription message if applicable (40 characters at most)
  • Recipient mailing address
  • And whether or not you have already sent the payment

Click here for ring sizes and prices.

Make sure to send a money order as soon as you place the order. Email the tracking number to Michael so that he knows when the money order is arriving. (A priority mail will do just fine.) Remember that it might take at least two weeks for you to receive your rings.

Where will the Blessing Take Place?

The Blessing Ceremony will take place in Korea and be broadcast live throughout the world in local community churches. Please communicate with a local pastor about your interest in participating.

What are the COVID-19 regulation guidelines?

We strongly request that all local organizers follow state and local guidelines regarding COVID-19. In addition to following local guidelines, all Blessing venues are requested to do the following:

  • Follow local capacity regulations
  • Couples and observers must be seated 6 feet away from
    other couples or observers
  • For safety reasons, all couples and observers should wear facemasks
  • Provide hand sanitizer and extra masks for those who do not have any

What is the dress code?

a) Groom: dark suit, white shirt that is suitable for a bow tie, bow tie (purple recommended), black shoes, white gloves

b) Bride: wedding dress, white shoes, white gloves (preparation of bouquets, tiaras and veils is up to each bride)

Will there be Special Grace?

There will be no Special Grace before this Blessing ceremony.

What is the 40-Day Separation and is it required?

The 40-Day Separation period is a devotional period following the Blessing Ceremony before beginning your sexual relationship as a Blessed Couple.

This period can be a beautiful experience for couples who use this time to focus on their internal intimacy and connection, and on that foundation, build on their physical intimacy after 40 days.

Further, this devotional period is an important way to offer your relationship to God before offering yourselves to your spouse.

Is it required?

For first-generation couples, the 40-Day Separation is a necessary condition established by True Parents in order to complete the change of blood lineage process.

For second-generation couples who are Blessed Children, the 40-day separation is highly recommended.

HOST A CEREMONY

Contact your Subregional BFM Coordinator to register your Blessing ceremony.

Subregion 1 - Cathy Kace (ckace@unification.org)


Subregion 2 - Natascha Phillips (sr2bfmcoordinator@gmail.com)


Subregion 3 - Bill & Dawn Dillinger (sr3bfm@kcfamilyfed.org)


Subregion 4 - Charles Cherutch (sr4bfm2020@gmail.com)


Subregion 5 - Peter & Klara Chen (peterandklara4@gmail.com)


Canada - Victor Martinez (vgm718@hotmail.com)

MEMOS

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