Rebirth Workshops Ignite Revival of Faith
How has the “Rebirth” workshop inspired you?
Many Unificationists across the country are sharing how the regional workshops led by Rev. Demian Dunkley, FFWPU-North America chair and national president, have deeply moved them in countless ways. Connecting our faith community with True Mother’s heart and essence has been a primary goal for Rev. Dunkley, who first initiated the workshop series in June at the Cheon Shim Won USA headquarters in Las Vegas.
Below are some testimonies of how our community members have experienced a powerful rebirth in their own lives of faith.
I was struggling a little bit before coming to the workshop, just with faith, and understanding, and finding my purpose ... True Mother’s love is so great, and she has suffered so much. I didn’t realize [how much] until I got to the workshop ... It was probably a compilation of things that I heard ... but I [emerged] with that feeling, that push and that drive, that I wanted to give back and support True Parents ... That was my rebirth moment. — California
[After] each lecture, I went to the Cheon Shim Won prayer hall and prayed. And one day [when] I prayed, my tears wouldn’t stop, and I couldn’t pray anymore. I had no idea what was going on with [me]. I’ve never had something happen like this. I tried to pray one more time, and I really felt that we need to liberate True Father and share the truth [about True Parents]. Otherwise, we cannot really become one with True Mother ... [She] really wants to liberate True Father and she really loves [him]. I really felt True Mother’s 60 years of sacrifice, tears, and difficulty ... I feel hope and God’s dream, and True Mother’s love. I was really happy I attended this Rebirth workshop. — Minnesota
I was surprised — in a good way — and intrigued by some things I heard ... I don’t feel lost or confused. I feel more excited, like a pioneer for what’s new to come and what’s expected, and what else we have in store. — West Coast
It was an incredible workshop — probably the best I’ve been to in a very long time ... I don’t remember the last time we got to hear so directly from True Mother and the personal experiences with her [from Rev. Dunkley]. I felt so close to the providence and so close to Heavenly Parent ... I’m so grateful because I got multiple answers during the workshop. I heard God answering some of my prayers ... God told me, ‘You don’t need to worry.’ Whenever He talks, it’s always very simple, very kind, and very loving. I’m so glad that I could be reminded that God’s with me, and that He’s always been guiding my life. — Ohio
The Rebirth experience profoundly impacted who I am. The experience ... was truly an unforgettable one ... During a unison prayer ... I prayed with my heart and tears came to my eyes. I reflected on the fact that nobody on Earth knew the truth about True Mother’s heart and God’s feminine heart. At the same time, I felt a surge of great hope well up inside of me. My eyes were crying, but my mouth was smiling. I felt that this was a taste of God’s heart. — West Coast
You can share your rebirth experience and Cheon Shim Won testimony here.