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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Ideas and Inspirations for the International Day of Peace - Post 8

Sadako Sasaki was a young girl stricken with leukemia as a result of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. She was told, if she made a thousand paper cranes, the gods would heal her.

Ideas and Inspirations for the International Day of Peace - Post 7

This Listening Exercise invites people to consider their experiences with listening and how to deepen their listening capacity.

Ideas and Inspirations for the International Day of Peace - Post 5

The World Interfaith Peace Prayer Ceremony was created by Deborah Moldow for URI’s first Summit at Stanford. Please feel free to adapt this ceremony as part of an IDP gathering.

Ideas and Inspirations for the International Day of Peace - Post 4

In the silence, we have a chance to get re-grounded in fundamental human values, and the lives of others are touched and influenced in ways large and small.

Ideas and Inspirations for the International Day of Peace - Post 6

Enjoy this powerful poem at an IDP gathering. This poem could be a beautiful opening when people of different traditions come together to share a meal, or for an event when people share diverse music and songs.

Ideas and Inspirations for the International Day of Peace - Post 2

Join people of all faiths around the world who are praying this Universal Prayer for Peace each day. Say this prayer often and share at IDP gatherings.

Ideas and Inspirations for the International Day of Peace - Post 3

Each year, hundreds of URI Cooperation Circles participate in the International Day of Peace (IDP). As a global community, we put organized global spirit and energy into action! Here are some beloved ideas and inspirations for peacebuilding.

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Every Voice – Maria Crespo

By words and actions, people all over the world give voice to URI. Read an example.

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Every Voice – Nyambura Mundia

By words and actions, people all over the world give voice to URI. Read an example.

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URI Welcomes 5 New Cooperation Circles in July 2018

Please give a warm welcome to the latest groups to join the global URI network.