Peace Pole Dedication

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Rotary Club of Murphy to Dedicate Peace Pole in Community Ceremony MURPHY, NC — May 21, 2025 — The Rotary Club of Murphy invites the community to attend the dedication of a Peace Pole on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the historic L&N Depot located at 4 Railroad St, Murphy, NC 28906. This dedication ceremony follows the global initiative encouraged by Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick, who has called upon Rotary Clubs worldwide to recognize and promote peace through the installation of Peace Poles in their communities. The Peace Pole, a handcrafted monument displaying the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth," will feature this universal prayer for peace in four languages: English, Spanish, Cherokee, and Gaelic, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region. "This Peace Pole stands as a visible reminder of our commitment to fostering understanding and harmony in our community and around the world," said Jacqueline Egli, President of the Rotary Club of Murphy. "We are proud to join thousands of Rotary Clubs across the globe in this meaningful project." The dedication ceremony will include remarks from local Rotary officials, community leaders, and representatives from the cultural groups whose languages are featured on the Peace Pole. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony. The Peace Pole Project was started in Japan by Masahisa Goi in 1955 and has since spread worldwide, with more than 250,000 Peace Poles planted in nearly every country on earth. Each Peace Pole bears the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in different languages, serving as an international symbol of peace. For more information about the Peace Pole Dedication or the Rotary Club of Murphy, please contact Jacqueline Egli, at 407-463-5943 or info@rotaryclubofmurphy.com.

About the Rotary Club of Murphy The Rotary Club of Murphy is part of Rotary International, a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Murphy has been serving the local community since [founding year] through various service projects and initiatives.