Peace begins with the God-centered unity of mind and body, husband and wife, and parents and children. The Federation embraces men and women of all races, nationalities and faiths in an uplifting vision of true love in marriage and family. Our goal is to create a global marriage culture which meets the challenge of modernity.

The speeches you will hear today, entitled "True Parents" and "Blessed Marriage and Eternal Life," express important aspects of the emerging culture of absolute love in the family. We examine the historic mission of true parents, and how we all can become true parents in our own families and communities. We explore the authentic basis for eternal life, and how a true husband and wife share a love which transcends life and death, and brings us into the heart of God through our intimate communion.

This speaking tour comes on the foundation of Reverend and Mrs. Moon, as true parents, officiating the marriage blessings of 40 million couples on November 29, 1997. It began in Korea, moved to Japan and now is visiting 16 cities in North America. At each stop, Reverend Moon or Mrs. Moon bestows a set of collected speeches of the Reverend Moon. The set of 15 volumes, entitled "Gathering for Reading and Learning," includes materials from his over 40 years of ministry, in Korea, Japan, America and worldwide.