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.

Bill Swing

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."

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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.

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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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Carolyn Wilkins: Promoting Change through Education and Role-Modeling

The third part of our mini-series highlighting the work of women of African descent focuses on Reverend Carolyn Wilkins and how she uses education and her own life to encourage understanding and unity.

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Adeola Fearon's Mission to Build Bridges with Words

The second part of our mini-series highlighting the work of women of African descent focuses on Adeola Fearon and her efforts to foster harmony through the power of communication.

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Lennet Partlow-Myrick and the Search for Harmony

In part one of our three-part mini-series highlighting the work and lives of women of African descent, we introduce Lennet Partlow-Myrick of Baltimore, an artist, activist, and teacher.

URI North America Welcomes New Board Members and Officers

At the start of the year, United Religions Initiative North America bade farewell to two previous board members, welcomed four new members, and introduced all new officers. Here's your chance to get to know them!

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Memoriam for Betsy Stang

On February 15th, Interfaith Reverend Betsy G. Stang left us here on Earth for another dimension.

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Grassroots Leaders from Across U.S. Reflect on Visit to the UN

In January 2019, seven young leaders from across the United States participated in a two-day visit to the United Nations where they attended a symposium co-sponsored by URI and met with various officials. Read about their experiences and reflections!

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Being Empowered to Then Empower

“You belong here”: Laila shares how, with just three words, she received the tool she needed to instill the courage necessary for advocacy within the future delegates of Camp Anytown, Las Vegas.

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Interfaith New Year Celebration with Working Children at Brick Factory

In Nazampura Kasur, Pakistan, School for Working Children is giving education to the children of brick kiln workers.

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Women in the Venezuelan Andes Becoming Empowered Through Eco-friendly Soap

They confessed that their self-esteem had improved, they felt more self-assured, even family relationships were different - they now feel respected in their homes because they are working and providing extra income.

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The Weekly Shot: Celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week

The URI Jordan office, together with Seeds of Peace and Desert Bloom (two URI member groups) celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week with Muslim and Christian refugee children.