40-Day International Workshop Graduation

Participants of the 40-day international workshop in Cheongpyeong, Korea graduated on August 9th after a final week of lectures and Divine Principle education.

On August 7, to close their five-week experience, participants had a final family night of dinner and performances, which was highlighted with laughter and fun moments together.

“This group of participants has really bonded,” said staff member, Shinyoung Chang. “It’s amazing to see how close they’ve all gotten, and all the ways they look out for each other and love each other like brothers and sisters.”

The next day, participants shared lunch at Heaven G Burger with their program director, Rev. In Pyo Moon.

“We’d like to offer a deep thanks to Heavenly Parent and True Parents for this successful workshop,” said In Pyo Moon. “I attended an international workshop in middle school, and when I compare myself to these young participants today, I can really see that for 40 days they have invested their hearts and mind, and sometimes encountered challenges, and I really feel that Heavenly Parent and True Parents are very proud of them.”

Graduation day opened with a morning ceremony, where participants of the international workshop shared testimonies about their time in Cheongpyeong.

“For the past year, there has been a void in my heart,” said Cara Morris, a participant from New York. “I decided to come to Cheongpyeong to learn more about the movement and what role it plays in my life. During my first week, I wrote a letter to each person in my family, reflecting on our relationship. When we did our appreciation activity together here at Cheongpyeong, it helped me realize the meaning of unconditional true love and forgiveness, and as a result I experienced some incredible breakthroughs with my family.”

Another graduation ceremony was held in the afternoon for international workshop participants who had transferred to the Global Top Gun Youth workshop on August 1st. Participants spent final moments together taking pictures before some headed home and others rejoined the Global Top Gun Youth workshop.

Both 21-day and 40-day international workshops happen year-round at Cheongpyeong, with special youth workshops taking place every summer. Find out more and sign up here.