The Peace Vigil - 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.

Source: The 2007 SI Convention Website (Glasgow)