Gilford Monrose is a pastor, philanthropist, and a proud husband and father, renowned for using his platform to bring together people of all backgrounds. Pastor Gil proves that a flourishing city is not a soulless one by bridging the gap between communities, congregations, government, and law enforcement in his everyday work as the Faith Advisor for the Mayor Eric Adams of New York City. He is appointed to expand the Center For Faith and Community Partnerships. This office sector builds bridges among City government, diverse religious communities and nonprofit organizations to better serve all New Yorkers.

“Leading, building, and promoting the awakening of a generation of socially conscious and free thinking leaders.”

https://gilfordmonrose.com/

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October Newsletter Universal Peace Federation is an NGO in General Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC. Together with our global network of ambassadors for peace we are working towards building a more peaceful world. Universal Peace Federation Honors the United Nations and Its Legacy of Peace This week, as we observe UN Disarmament Week and the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations, we reflect on eight decades of commitment to global dialogue, cooperation, and security. The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) reaffirms its support for the UN’s vision for a world united through service, moral leadership, and dialogue. This reminds us that lasting peace begins with faith in human dignity and shared responsibility. October has long been significant in UPF’s history. In 2005, Founders Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon inaugurated the Baltic region in Vilnius, Lithuania, declaring that true freedom exists for the common good. Their tour continued to Warsaw and Prague, spreading messages of moral renewal and peace. UPF has since hosted interfaith conferences in Israel, African peace conferences, and youth initiatives across Europe and Asia, demonstrating that dialogue, education, and collaboration are vital for reconciliation and unity. Today, Ambassadors for Peace and partner organizations continue this work worldwide through forums, interfaith dialogues, and volunteer programs. Many align their efforts with UN Disarmament Week, emphasizing that peace is not only the reduction of weapons but also the moral act of disarming prejudice and fear. UPF’s message remains clear: global peace begins with individual conscience and service, and connecting local action with international ideals makes the dream of a peaceful world a reality. Read the Full Article HERE Religious Leaders Unite for Faith and Freedom On October 16, 2025, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), FFWPU-Capital Family Church, and ACLC hosted the “Peace Starts With Me Alliance” Religious Freedom Prayer Luncheon at The Washington Times building. Despite only a week’s notice, 40 faith and community leaders gathered to support religious liberty and interfaith solidarity, focusing on the detention of Mother Han, co-founder of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, and other Christian leaders in South Korea. Dr. Achile Acolatse, Southeast Region Director, called the gathering an urgent reminder to defend freedom of faith, while Dr. Michael Jenkins, UPF-North America President, highlighted Mother Han’s decades-long work promoting peace, dialogue, and humanitarian efforts. Leaders from Christianity, Islam, and Sikhism offered prayers, shared messages of solidarity, and coordinated special prayer services to advocate for justice and freedom. The event exemplified the unifying power of faith, showing that when communities come together, they can inspire hope, protect religious rights, and advance peace for all.   Read the Full Article HERE AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE SPOTLIGHT Eric Zuley Founder & CEO, eZWay Network | CMO, Better Vision for Children | Los Angeles, CA UPF proudly recognizes Ambassador Dr. Eric J. Zuley, a 22-time award-winning entrepreneur, media innovator, and philanthropist, for his dedication to uplifting others and advancing peace through technology and influence. As Founder and CEO of eZWay Network, Dr. Zuley leads a global multimedia platform connecting entrepreneurs, influencers, and changemakers through service, empowerment, and unity. He also serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Better Vision for Children, the National Social Media Awards Los Angeles, and Non Profit TV, and is the Executive Producer of the eZWay Awards Golden Gala. Recognized by Family Film Awards Founder Dr. Olympia Gellini as the next “Digital Dick Clark,” Dr. Zuley’s eZWayNews.com has reached more than 12 million global viewers, while his “Gold for God” movement transforms red carpets into gold carpets that celebrate goodness and faith.This year, Dr. Zuley is collaborating with Mr. Nasser Zomorod, UPF Southern California Director, to appoint new Ambassadors for Peace, including Dr. Dante Sears, Dr. James Zuley, Kate Linder, Henry Tillman, Gabriel Cannon, and other leaders dedicated to promoting goodwill and unity. Looking ahead, UPF-USA and eZWay TV will partner to air The Washington Brief TV Series, led by UPF-USA Chairman Dr. Michael Jenkins, available soon on the free eZWay TV app, another inspiring step toward connecting hearts, media, and peace. Read the Full Article HERE LAPD Celebrates United Nations Day with UPF On United Nations Day, October 24, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) reaffirms its mission to build “one human family under God.” Founded by Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, UPF holds consultative status with the UN, enabling it to bring local peace initiatives into global discussions on human dignity and cooperation. Earlier this October, UPF Los Angeles hosted the “Faith in Blue” event with Ambassadors for Peace, local ministers, LAPD officers, and community leaders, fostering dialogue and collaboration to strengthen community safety and harmony. Across the U.S., UPF’s Ambassadors for Peace continue to lead interfaith and civic initiatives, showing that peace is built one action, one relationship, and one community at a time. Read the Full Article HERE Salisbury Mayor Inaugurates Peace Road Day Salisbury Mayor Randolph J. Taylor officially inaugurated Peace Road Day in Salisbury, MD on October 11, 2025. The community came together in a powerful display of faith, unity, and hope for peace. Hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), founded by Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, the event highlighted UPF’s vision of “one human family under God” and its mission to transform communities through interfaith dialogue and action. The day featured uplifting music by the Canvas Church Worship Team, inspiring peace messages from Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders, and a proclamation from Mayor Randolph J. Taylor designating October 12th as Peace Road Day. UPF-USA President Dr. Michael Jenkins appointed new Ambassadors for Peace, including Mayor Taylor, who are dedicated to fostering reconciliation, unity, and the ethic of “living for the sake of others.” The celebration concluded with a 0.8-mile Peace Walk, bringing together ministers, Ambassadors for Peace, civic leaders, and 100 participants in a tangible expression of shared commitment to harmony and hope. Salisbury Peace Road showed how UPF and its Ambassadors turn the dream of peace into real-world action. Read the Full Article HERE

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By Fiona Murphy

October 7, 2025

NEW YORK (RNS) — As New York City Mayor Eric Adams prepares to leave office this fall, after suspending his reelection bid amid outcry over a scandal-ridden mayorship, he leaves behind a new network of faith leaders mobilized by his crisis initiatives and concerned those partnerships will falter under a new administration.

Adams, who was indicted in 2024 on federal charges of wire fraud, bribery and conspiracy tied to campaign fundraising, decided not to run in the Democratic primary in June, choosing to run in the general election as an independent candidate instead. But faced with the popular Democratic candidate, Zohran Mamdani, and the familiar face of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Adams announced on Sept. 28 that he would not seek reelection, after a Quinnipiac poll showed his approval rating was among the lowest for a New York City mayor in recent decades.

Despite his unpopularity with many New Yorkers, Adams’ legacy among faith communities is marked by an unprecedented partnership that brought small and often overlooked congregations to the front lines of city governance in ways no modern mayor had before.

“I think we were looking to make sure that the faith-based community had direct access to New York City resources,” Monrose said. “Adams wanted to make sure that the faith community is consistently on his radar, that he would be in touch with them, and our office would continue to maintain relationships.”

Monrose turned that mission into a sustained network of outreach. Through the OFBCP, members of different faith communities across New York’s five boroughs were invited to monthly meetings with city commissioners to discuss services such as food pantries, clothing drives and issues that affected their small congregations. Monrose manages a WhatsApp group with hundreds of contacts he’s gathered over his years as a pastor in Brooklyn, along with an email list that sends out announcements several times a week about upcoming events sponsored by his office.

“There are some rooms that I have been in that I would never have been in if it wasn’t for Eric Adams,” said Latricia Davis, the outreach ministry pastor at the Community Church of Christ in Jamaica, Queens. “The emails, the texts and the response from his office was unbelievable. I’m getting emotional about it because he cared about us.”

​​The office’s work evolved into citywide initiatives. In 2023, it launched the faith-based shelter program, mobilizing churches, mosques and synagogues to house asylum-seekers during the city’s migrant crisis by providing renovations and resources to congregations citywide.

“Mayor Adams was willing to work with congregations as a way of addressing social safety net needs in the city that has been so far unique,” said Peter Gudaitis, executive director of New York Disaster Interfaith Services, or NYDIS, a nonprofit that has provided disaster relief and faith-community recovery services that worked closely with the OFBCP to coordinate and activate the faith-based shelter program.

In June 2023, as thousands of migrants arrived in New York City, the city’s homeless shelters and hotel voucher program were overwhelmed. With asylum-seekers lining the streets and criticism mounting over the city’s slow response, Adams, through the OFBCP, began turning to houses of worship for help.

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Dear Friends and Members,

We are very proud of the Mayor’s Press/Photo Op Conference at City Hall on Friday, September 19^th, where Deputy Mayor Varlack rang the FOWPAL Ancient Peace Bell, and our dear friend Pastor Monrose joined the respectful ceremony. A Peace Pole, from May Peace Prevail on Earth, was given to the City of New York. Additionally, a New York City Citation was presented to the nonprofit Good News Corporation, est. In 2002, Founder Paul Sladkus, who has accepted it for everyone who, over the last 23 years, has dedicated themselves to our peace efforts. 

We are very proud of the

Mayor’s Press/Photo Op

Conference at City Hall on Friday,

September 19th, where

Deputy Mayor Varlack

rang the

FOWPAL Ancient Peace Bell,

and our dear friend

Pastor Monrose joined the

respectful ceremony.

LIVE TIMES SQUARE BROADCAST LINK: Here is the link to our YouTube Broadcast of almost 7 hours of sensational talent, speaks, ancient peace bell rung, human peace sign created, children singing, people from around the world waving flags, hugging hugg-a planets, DOT/UN safety bike helmets worn, World Madams dancing, Church of Assumption Choral Rendition of Hallelujah, to Prince Parker creating Jimi Hendrix on our Times Square Crossroads of the World Stage and Park… watch, enjoy and live in peace and love.  

Here is the LIVE BROADCAST LINK:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93sGk-9aO-0

PS – We will be creating the broadcast in 4 segments, a master one-hour show, ½ Hours, and short form programming….

Lastly, Here is a Press Release for Planting a Virtual Peace Pole:

Planting Peace in Times Square

Virtually Throughout the World to

Celebrate the International Day

of Peace

Times Square, please create a VIRTUAL PEACE POLE at www.plantpeace.worldpeace.org.

We are all in this  together.

Paul

For Nonprofit Donations for our Peace and Earth Day Events go to:

https://goodnewsplanet.com/pausetheworld/peace-day-donations/

STAY WELL

LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: “All we are is what we are with each other.” Zeal 

With Respect. Love and May Peace Prevail on Earth,  For Information Contact: 

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual,

Founder, Good News Corporation 501 C 3 212 647 1212 paul.sladkus1@gmail.com  and our Good News and Peace Worldwide Team who make our Peace Day 9/21 happen.

www.pausetheworldforpeace.org,www.goodnewsplanet.TV, www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast

Social Networks: www.Facebook.com/PaulSladkus, LinkedIn Paul Sladkus, Twitter/X Good News to Go, Instagram PausetheWorld

LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: ALL WE ARE IS WHAT WE ARE WITH EACH OTHER. ZEAL

For more information contact: 

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual 212 647 1212

New York, NY, Montauk, NY

·         PS – SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR FRIENDS AND MEMBERS:  Looking for a vacation rental, SHORT TERM, in Montauk this year and or entire summer in 2026,  here is our listing: :   https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/03/13/45000-2br-one-of-a-kind-summer-rental-opportunty-historic-montauk-manor-montauk/  call me. Paul 917 687 1790

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We are very proud of the Mayor’s Press/Photo Op Conference at City Hall on Friday, September 19th, where Deputy Mayor Varlack rang the FOWPAL Ancient Peace Bell, and our dear friend Pastor Monrose joined the respectful ceremony. A Peace Pole, from May Peace Prevail on Earth, was given to the City of New York. Additionally, a New York City Citation was presented to the nonprofit Good News Corporation, est. In 2002, Founder Paul Sladkus, who has accepted it for everyone who, over the last 23 years, has dedicated themselves to our peace efforts.

#MasterSha #DeputyMayorVarlack #CityHall #FOWPAL #PeaceBell #PastorMonrose

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Dear Friends and Members,  

TODAY IS OUR TIMES SQUARE CONCERT TO SHARE MANY WHO CARE ABOUT WORLD PEACE AND MOTHER EARTH, JUST LIKE YOU, OUR LOYAL COMMUNITY FOR 23 YEARS…. CAN’T MAKE IT GO TO WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/GOODNEWSBROADCAST for the LIVE FEED.

WE had a great press photo op event in NYC City Hall yesterday with the Deputy Mayor Varlack, Pastor Monrose and our own OMMM, AY, FOWPAL, AND GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY AND THE MEDIA…. 

TODAY, JOIN US 9/20 IN TIMES SQUARE, FROM 11:30 AM TO 5 PM. AT 3 PM we will line up for the HUMAN PEACE SIGN CIRCLE AND FLAG CEREMONY with SHAKIRA, CLOSING THE CIRCLE SINGING IMAGINE FROM THE UN VIRTUALLY WITH ALL OF TIMES SQUARE SINGING…LET’S PRAY.

AFTER Shakira, virtually Dr. Jane Goodall says, without taking care of Mother Earth, we can never have PEACE, THEN STEVIE WONDER SHARES THOUGHTS ON MAKING PEACE HAPPEN AND ANNIE CLOSES THE SHOW SINGING TOMMOROW…. Sandy her DOG is singing as well….

JOIN US TODAY, Parrots for Peace will sing as well, UN PEACE MESSENGER MICHAEL DOUGLAS WILL INTRODUCE THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE VIRTUALLY, Hugg a Planets will abound, Peace Lights will GLOW, UN Road Safety/NYC Department of Transportation, as well as Paul McCartney PSA to his tune, Baby You Can Drive My Car with Superstars will encourage your to DRIVE SAFELY, Handel, Messiah Hallelujah will be performed from Nashville Assumption Church, Global Silent Minute at Noon, Ringo Starr Silent Moment Virtually as well, OMMM will take center stage for 2.5 Hours of calming spirituality and WISDOM, AY, Global UN SDG Ambassadore will show his LOVE, World Madam, Katya Grineva, Giorgia Fumante, Johnathan Gross, AJ Ragg, Doug Quarteze/Eric Stoller, and right before the Human Peace Sign Circle & Flag Ceremony, Prince Parker & Band from Nashville will perform The Star Spangled Banner like HENDRIX…in Woodstock during the Vietnam War Frustrations… Woodstock People who care about PEACE are stronger and more concerned than ever…. Join us…

Thanks a ton of great press from many, Dea Shandera, Eileen Shapiro and many more helping the cause. 

so let’s PRAY that the media supports our efforts today and realizes the importance of using media/events to strengthen the message of peace and Mother Earth as a caring, independent kind community, not connected or for any political agenda..

I congratulate you all and thank you

Let’s have fun today, please join the Human Peace Sign at 4pm and tomorrow, Times Square, please create a VIRTUAL PEACE POLE at www.plantpeace.worldpeace.org.

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

Paul

For Nonprofit Donations for our Peace and Earth Day Events go to:

https://goodnewsplanet.com/pausetheworld/peace-day-donations/

STAY WELL

LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: “All we are is what we are with each other.” Zeal 

With Respect. Love and May Peace Prevail on Earth,  For Information Contact: 

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual,

Founder, Good News Corporation 501 C 3 212 647 1212 paul.sladkus1@gmail.com  and our Good News and Peace Worldwide Team who make our Peace Day 9/21 happen.

www.pausetheworldforpeace.org,www.goodnewsplanet.TV, www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast

Social Networks: www.Facebook.com/PaulSladkus, LinkedIn Paul Sladkus, Twitter/X Good News to Go, Instagram PausetheWorld

LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: ALL WE ARE IS WHAT WE ARE WITH EACH OTHER. ZEAL

For more information contact: 

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual 212 647 1212

New York, NY, Montauk, NY

PS – SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR FRIENDS AND MEMBERS: Looking for a vacation rental, SHORT TERM, in Montauk, this year and or entire summer in 2026, here is our listing https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/04/16/36000-2br-one-of-a-kind-summer-rental-opportunty-historic-montauk-manor-montauk/  call me. Paul 917 687 1790

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#NYC #Faith #MayorAdams #Change

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Listen to “Dawn Tolson, Executive Director, Citywide Event Coordination and Management & Street Activity Permit Office” on Spreaker.

Dawn Tolson has worked in the events space for over 20 years. She joined the Mayor’s Office in 2014, as the Director of Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO). As Director Ms. Tolson oversaw the permitting of high-profile events including, Thanksgiving Day Parade, New Year’s Eve, NBA All-Star, Papal Visit, Formula E, Summer Streets, Fashion Week and Apple Launch.  She also modernized SAPO procedures and updated permitting rules and administrative protocols.
In 2019 Ms. Tolson began working at Gracie Mansion were as Executive Director she partnered with the Gracie Mansion Conservancy (GMC), Historic House Trust (HHT) and the Parks Department to maintain the historical aspects of Gracie, including supervising the installation of art exhibits, and ensuring that Gracie Mansion remains “The People’s House” and a private home to Mayor of New York City.
Prior to joining the Mayor’s office, Ms. Tolson spent eight years with American Council On renewable Energy (ACORE) as the Senior Vice President of Events and Information Technology, where she coordinated the planning, marketing and logistics for all ACORE conferences, teleconferences, special events and programs. She was also responsible for managing the design and marketing of all ACORE websites.
Before joining ACORE, Ms. Tolson worked as the Program Director of Reaching Out to Others Together (ROOT) a Washington, DC based nonprofit. Ms. Tolson previously spent over seven years working as a Marketing Director and Coordinator in the entertainment industry. She created and managed tours for independent and signed artists, working with labels including Disney Music, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Group.
Dawn Tolson attended Howard University in Washington DC. An epicure, she enjoys music, travel, snowboarding, and currently resides in Harlem.

#NYC #DawnTolson #NYC.gov #NYCgov

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