URI Stories of Impact

Our community is working tirelessly to bring peace and justice in all areas of the world regardless of religion. Read stories straight from the organizers.

Reflections on the Elections and Nuclear Weapons

Last Sunday, Bishop William Swing, Founding Trustee and President Emeritus, delivered a sermon at Grace Cathedral, in San Francisco.

In his words: "Next week, we will elect a president of the United States. Among the myriad responsibilities that go with the office, none is of greater magnitude than the use of nuclear weapons."

URI AL&C Online Youth Training

Between August and September 2021, the URI AL&C Online Youth Training organized by the URI Global Program for the participation of youth was developed with the intervention of 15 young people from the CCs: Aflaiai, Constructores de Puentes, Teusaquillo, Mukua, Quinaroes , COEMATI, The Descendants of Guatemaya, Samay, ACRE from the countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama and Venezuela.

URI Statement on Escalating Violence in the Israel-Hamas War

URI remains alarmed by the escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas & expresses grave concern for the civilians on the ground.

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URI Global Chair Speaks at Huddersfield Climate Strike

People from all backgrounds stood together in solidarity to demand immediate action to address the climate crisis and devastating consequences impacting our world.

Bishop Swing's Speech at the Tree Planting Honoring George and Charlotte Shultz

This speech was given by The Rt. Rev. William E. Swing, President and Founding Trustee of URI, and Former Episcopal Bishop of California, at the occasion of the planting of trees at the San Francisco Japanese Tea Garden - saplings from trees that survived the atomic blast in Hiroshima.