las vegas photo essay

UPF CONFERENCE: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA USA – DECEMBER 16, 2009

Building a United Nations that Embodies

the True Love of God

The Conference was held at the Flamingo Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip

It was Dr. Moon’s first public speech in Las Vegas for almost 10 years

Invocation and greetings from Rev. Emanuel Wasson III of Holy Trinity AME Church

Welcoming remarks from the MC, Dr. Thomas Walsh, UPF Secretary General

An interfaith crowd celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah

Todd L. Moody, Regional President of the South Nevada Latter Day Saints

Minister Gupta and Minister Joyce from Washington DC

Winners of the UPF Excellence in Leadership Awards on stage

The crowd links arms to “hook up” (with each other) and “look up” (to God)

Rev. In Jin Moon introducing her parents.

The audience responding to In Jin Moon speaking of “women and peace”

Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon arrive

Dr. Moon speaks on “Establishing the World of Peace”

He said that peace must begin within each individual and each family

The crowd came from as far away as Los Angeles and San Francisco

Rev. Im Dow Soon introduces the “qi” test of spiritual power

The objects one holds apparently influence the strength of one’s grip

The audience is interested, but initially a little skeptical

Invited to sing, Kwon Jin Moon performs John Lennon’s Imagine

Entertainment from the Lovin’ Life Band

On the day Las Vegas newest casino opened, UPF was the real story!