True Father • Rev. Sun Myung Moon
Founder of the Family Federation and a Life for World Peace
Known as True Father (1920–2012), Rev. Sun Myung Moon founded the Unification movement in 1954 (today FFWPU) and launched global initiatives for family blessing, interfaith cooperation, and peace. His legacy continues worldwide.
Essentials
Who is Rev. Sun Myung Moon?
Founder of the Unification movement (1954) and co-founder of the Universal Peace Federation (2005) with Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, True Father dedicated his life to God-centered families, interfaith cooperation, education, culture, and global peace.
HSA-UWC → FFWPU
Established the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity (1954), today known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification.
Universal Peace Federation
Co-founded UPF in 2005 to advance interfaith collaboration, peace education, and a world of One Family under God.
Divine Principle Mission
From the 1950s, taught and wrote about God’s ideal, family, and restoration— inspiring missionaries and educational work worldwide.
Little Angels & Sunhwa Arts
Founded the Little Angels (1962) and supported Sunhwa Arts School—sharing Korea’s beauty and raising artistic talent for peace.
Providence Today
How True Father’s vision continues to shape our movement
Blessing Movement
Uplifting marriage and lineage through the Blessing—building God-centered families.
Interfaith & Peace
UPF networks of faith leaders and Ambassadors for Peace advancing dialogue and service.
Education & Culture
Seminars, schools, and arts initiatives (e.g., Little Angels, Sunhwa) that form character and bridge cultures.
Public Mission
A life offered for God and humanity—calling nations and families to live for the sake of others.
Milestones
1920
Birth in Jeongju, North Pyeongan Province (Jan 6 lunar / Feb 25 solar).
1954
Founds the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity in Seoul.
1962
Launches the Little Angels Children’s Folk Ballet to share Korea’s culture for peace.
2005
With Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, inaugurates the Universal Peace Federation (UPF).
2012
Holy Ascension (Seonghwa); legacy continues through FFWPU and affiliated works.
