is a purposeful positive event for Americans of different faiths,
races, ethnicities and other uniqueness to come together to rededicate
ourselves to our pledge; One nation under God with liberty and Justice
for all. We will pray for peace, prosperity and security of our nation.
Last
year the event focused on the positive response of Sikh community to
the Wisconsin Shooting and this year, we will focus on the positive
prayerful response of Muslim community to the planned Qur’an Burning by
Pastor Terry Jones in Mulberry, Florida.
RSVP– ConfirmAttendance@gmail.com
Contact information – at the bottom
PROGRAM DETAILS
Pictures indicate for visualization of the program as was done in Dallas, Texas
We
honor the free speech guaranteed in our constitution, and have no
intentions to criticize, condemn or oppose Pastor Terry Jones freedom of
expression. Instead, we will be donating blood and praying for
goodness to prevail for the common good of the world.
We
hope, our mercy based message will remind those few Muslims elsewhere
in the world that violence is not the way. We believe it may bring a
change in the attitudes of followers of Pastor Jones, and in the
behavior of those Muslims who reacted violently the last time Pastor
sought notoriety.
Please
join us for a life changing event, you will fall in love with the idea that all
of us Americans will come together as Americans and nothing but Americans.
While we have our identity, we look to each other as American and rededicate
ourselves to our pledge; one nation under God with liberty and justice for all.
You will be a part of history in creating a model behavior in dealing with
conflicts and building a cohesive America, where no American has to live in
apprehension or fear of the other. The 10th Annual
event is moved to Mulberry, Florida – for a singular purpose – to
mitigate possible apprehensions generated by the planned burning of 2998
copies of Quran on September 11, 2013. We hope the event restores our faith in
the cohesiveness of America, and we the people will go on about our
business of living our daily lives.The full press release: http://worldmuslimcongress.blogspot.com/2013/08/planned-muslim-response-to-quran_18.html
WE WILL GATHER;
- to be together as Americans
- to express our gratitude to our men and women in uniform
- to honor individuals who have contributed to the well being of Mulberry, Florida
- to emphasize and appreciate diversity represented by America.
- to cherish the otherness of others.
- to commit to be good neighbors
- to rededicate our pledge to the peace, prosperity and security of America
Please
join us with your family and friends to be together as Americans. Your
presence is a valuable expression of unity. Along with our elected
officials, civic, religious and business leaders, you help fulfill our
common values and aspirations. Your presence fortifies our commitment to
a pluralistic America.
As Americans, and as American of all
hues, we uphold, protect, defend and celebrate the values enshrined in
our constitution. All our faiths reinforce the creed of “One Nation
under God, with liberty and justice for all”.
On this Unity Day
USA, we, the people of the United States of America of every faith, race
and ethnicity, will gather to express our commitment to co-existence,
safety, prosperity and the well being of our nation.
- Acknowledgement of dignitaries- Suzanne
- Thanking key volunteers – Curtis
- Thanking the Media- Butch
- Appreciating the sponsors – Lynn
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Purpose – a new positive approach to conflict mitigation and rededicating to our
pledge – one nation under God with Liberty and Justice for all- Mike - Blood donation – Dr. Bajwa (3 Minutes) about the nationwide blood drive
- One Blood Organization – Pat Michaels will share about the importance of blood donation
GREETINGS
- Greetings from several religious traditions a few Video Samples; City of Carrollton-II – City of Carrollton – Chicago Bible College
CIVIC LEADERSHIP
- Mayors,
Police and Fire chiefs, and Civic Leaders to share 3 minutes each –
about their responsibility in treating each citizen with respect and
dignity
HONORING THE ACTIVISTS
- Those who have stood up for others
SPIRITUAL LEADERS
- All-inclusive
spiritual leaders will be on stage
representing each tradition, and lighting a candle of the next, a
symbolic
gesture to be the light to others. Every available religious American
representation in Polk County will be accommodated. This is not about
sermons
but about being together as Americans. Please beware, it is about
Americans and included in the group will be Atheists, Pagans and other
non-religious traditions.
PEACE PLEDGE
- I will I will speak up when there is injustice.
- I will speak up when truth is not spoken.
- I will make my words and my actions mitigate conflicts.
- I will do my share in nurturing goodwill for the benefit of all.
- I will do my share of peace work, without looking for others
- I will do respect the God given uniqueness of each individual.
- I will do my best to live and let others live their way.
- I will do my best to nurture goodwill in everything I do.
SPECIAL MUSLIM PRAYER
- ( 3-4 Minutes)Muslim prayers and supplication
for the safety and security and unity of our nation. Pray
for the well being of all Americans, and seek forgiveness for all of us, and may God guide
Reverend Terry Jones to become a be blessed peace maker. Pray for the
goodwill of the people of Polk county and Mulberry City, and pray for a
cohesive America, where no American needs to live in apprehension,
discomfort or fear or fellow Americans.
CONCLUSION
- Mayor Hatch and one of the top officials will make the remarks.
BLOOD DONATION
Please
donate to defray the costs. All donors over $100 will be listed on this
site. If one or two individuals want to sponsor, we would really
welcome it. It will save us time. Donate at http://americatogetherfoundation.com/donate/
MESSAGES – PRESS RELEASES
- PRESS RELEASE – MUSLIM RESPONSE TO PASTOR JONES
QUR’AN BURNING URL-
http://worldmuslimcongress.blogspot.com/2013/08/planned-muslim-response-to-quran_18.html - VIDEO MESSAGE TO MUSLIMS AND PASTOR JONES http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsQq-tbJ89k&feature=youtu.be
- PRESS RELEASE ABOUT BLOOD DONATION
http://worldmuslimcongress.blogspot.com/2013/09/muslim-americans-are-determined-to-turn.html
- MUSLIMS PROTESTS – MULBERRY LEDGER http://www.theledger.com/article/20130820/news/130829938
- FOR MUSLIMS IN AMERICA, A NOVEL PROTEST – TIMES OF
INDIAhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/From-Muslims-in-America-a-novel-protest-against-quran-burning/articleshow/21982162.cms
- A PROPER RESPONSE TO INFLAMMATORY ACT – SAUDI
GAZETTE http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20130821177617 - TAMPA BAY FOX NEWS http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/23233567/2013/08/22/pastor-wants-to-burn-3000-korans-in-mulberry
- OVER 50 PIECES AT: www.WorldMuslimCongress.com
A FEW CURRENT PICTURES:
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| LAKELAND MAYOR HON. GOW B. FIELDS |
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| THE MULBERRY UNITY DAY TEAM – MIKE, CURTIS, SUZANNE, LYNN AND FRIEND SUSIE (NOT ON THE TEAM) |
All the original pieces related to the Quran burning even are at www.WorldMuslimCongress.com
http://911unitydayusa.blogspot.com/2011_12_01_archive.html
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| Unity day 2009 |
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| Unityday 2006 |
VOLUNTEERS:
The Mulberry Unity Day USA Team
Suzanne Carter (727) 479-5041- Not in Mulberry
Lynn Broom (863) 662-8511- Linda Jezard
Juan Galeano
Curtis
Rahman
Mike Ghouse (214) 325-1916 – MikeGhouse@aol.com
World Muslim Congress/ America Together Foundation
Thank you.
Mike Ghouse
(214) 325-1916 text/talk
SpeakerMikeGhouse@Gmail.com
http://quranburningpastorterryjones.blogspot.com/
www.AmericaTogetherFoundation.comwww.FoundationforPluralism.com
www.WorldMuslimCongress.com
www.UnitydayUSA.com