The Peace Vigel - Unified in Our Purpose
Six white doves flew over 1,500 Soroptimists who ' Stood for Peace' in a 30-minute vigil at the end of the 18th International Convention in Glasgow. The 136 flags of member countries formed a ring of delegates in white shirts for Peace.
“This is a very important occasion as we gather in unity to send a message of peace around the world” said President Lynn.
Words and poems of peace were read by leading Soroptimists who then heard peace campaigner and author Satish Kumar say:
* Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth, from despair to hope, from fear to trust, from hate to love and from war to peace.
* Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe.
* Seek love, compassion, unity, beauty in our lives
May our words, thoughts and actions be for the well being of all – May peace prevail.
Towards the end of the vigil, President Lynn, Immediate Past President Joan and the Presidents of the four Federations each released a dove from a white casket as a symbol of peace.
“If we go out from today with this message, surely we must be heard in the wider world” was Lynn’s final message.
