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| UA Students pray in the front circle |
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| Faculty and Staff join in our Peace One Day bracelet making |
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| Juniors model their new Peace One Day bracelets - lovely! |
Every year at Ursuline, we honor Peace One Day, an international day of non-violence and ceasefire. This day, September 21, was declared the International Day of Peace by the United Nations in 2001 through the efforts of British documentary film-maker, Jeremy Gilley. Mr. Gilley brought his vision to Ursuline years ago and we committed to honoring this day every year. Because Peacemaking is a core value of all Ursuline schools, it is fitting that we should celebrate this day annually.
This year we held a prayer service outside in the front circle. The Peer Ministers led the service where we listened to excellent international music from the last World Cup and then took some time to pray and reflect. Finally, we each braided a bracelet with a partner in celebration of peace and friendship. Now we are all sporting our new bracelets which remind us of the urgent need for peace in our world.
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