Massachusetts motto, "Spirit of America" was revitalized and renewed when Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and her son, Hyun Jin Moon spoke before a crowd of 1,100 people at the famous John Hancock Hall in downtown Boston. The Rev. Sun Myung Moon, husband of Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon had spoken in the same hall in 1973 as part of a 21 City speaking tour.

The event was miraculous in that even though there were only 961 official confirmations, the hall was filled to capacity despite a snow storm that hit Northern New England earlier in the day, along with wet weather, and numerous accidents on the major highway leading into Boston. Despite long traffic delays, the hall was full as Dr. Moon walked onto stage. It was the highest number of people to attend one of our events in Boston since our first programs here in the early 1970’s.

Rev. Michael Jenkins began the program by introducing the Universal Peace Federation and the work of Rev. and Mrs. Moon. He mentioned this was the 10th city of a 12 city tour for Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon. The Rev. Dr. Tina Saxon, the Youth and Education Director of the Church of the New Jerusalem gave a beautiful opening prayer for the program.

Dr. T.L. Barrett from the Church of God in Christ from Chicago spoke.

Ms. Melba Moore, a Tony Award winner, gospel singer excited the crowd when she sang the Black National Anthem.

Rev. Dr. Walter Fauntroy, a former Congressman, civil rights leader, and Pastor of the New Bethel Baptist Church powerfully testified to True Parents as the messengers for this age. He introduced Dr. Hyun Jin Moon who spoke of his Fathers life-long dedication and the vision and dream that he has carried throughout his entire life to realize One Family Under God. He went on to introduce his Mother, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon acknowledging her many accomplishments but at the same time recognizing her greatest accomplishment is being the Mother of 14 children and 43 grandchildren.

As Hyun Jin Moon welcomed his mother on stage with a heart of love and loyalty, she was greeted by thunderous applause from the audience. The air in the auditorium was stilled as Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon began to read the Speech, A Providential View of the Pacific Rim Era in Light of God’s Will. Her sincerity to communicate this important message was evidenced in the clarity with which she enunciated each word and the sincerity she invested in each sentence, sometimes pausing to wipe tears from her eyes.

The audience following along read from the program, absorbing the depth of understanding revealed within the text. Participants nodded in agreement and broke into applause as Mrs. Moon proclaimed the establishment of the Universal Peace Federation and the central role it has in building One Family Under God.

After Mrs. Moon completed her message, she received a presentation of flowers as well as a reproduction of the Declaration of Independence. Rev. Jenkins remarked that the gift was appropriate since we had this celebration in a hall named after John Hancock whose signature is so prominent on this historic document. The fact that Boston was the birthplace of the American Revolution bodes well for Boston to take the leadership in ushering in a new age of One Family under God.

The Universal Peace Federation appointed fifty three Ambassadors for Peace. Another three representatives were given the Church Peace Flags which could be hung in their churches symbolizing Peace on Earth through Ideal Families.

The evening concluded in celebration and song led by Melba Moore.