One month ago, URI North America had a historic moment: for only the third time our history, members from across the US and Canada gathered in-person to support and connect with one another.
In total, close to 300 people were gathered with an overarching goal of joining together to learn from one another and to brainstorm new ways of galvanizing interfaith leaders and activists to take interfaith work to the next level. The desire to make a difference in our troubled times was a common thread among participants
“We live our faiths, not compromise them, by joining together to provide decent housing for all. And we do it for the sake of the world God created and loves!”
During one of the darkest moments in United States history, a group of individuals decided to turn chaos and fear into understanding and the brother/sisterhood of humankind.
Fifty years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., many feel it is time for another revival — not a religious revival, but one that will initiate a new era of dignity and honor for all people. And so, in 2018, thousands of participants are launching a new Poor People’s Campaign.
Three Cooperation Circles/Affiliates in the United Religions Initiative North America region have unique approaches to using food to bring people together. We present their stories in a three-part series on this topic. Keep reading to learn how a group in Florida is using a combination of engaging speakers and dialogue over coffee and tea to build community.
Three Cooperation Circles/Affiliates in the United Religions Initiative North America region have unique approaches to using food to bring people together. We present their stories in a three-part series on this topic. Keep reading to read about a group in South Carolina that gathers for dinner and dialogue in each other's homes.
Three Cooperation Circles/Affiliates in the United Religions Initiative North America region have unique approaches to using food to build community. We present their stories in a three-part series on this topic. Keep reading to hear the story of Super Suppers - how cooking and serving food to those who need it can bring people together.
