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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Peace Without Quiet

All of us long for peace, particularly at those times – like the ones in which we are currently living – when our world is convulsed by violence, and violent change

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Youth Camp South Korea 2017

I am excited to share with you a beautiful experience of the Youth Camp Korea 2017.

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Grants up to $200 available for Multiregion CCs to celebrate International Day of Peace!

Jul 24, 2017. “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All’ is the theme for the 2017 UN International Day of Peace (IDP).   This day offers an important opportunity for CCs to connect their work to that of the United Nations.

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The Weekly Shot: Youth Connecting Across Cultures

Sixteen young people from different cities and religious traditions, ages 11 to 15, came together in Stara Zagora, Southern Bulgaria for a youth camp hosted by URI Cooperation Circle BRIDGES.

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Message of Peace and Pluralism in Islam

With news of violence done in the name of Islam flooding media, it is important that the URI community is equipped with accurate information and that we benefit from hearing the voices of Muslims within the URI community.

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Welcome to our 5th new Cooperation Circle of 2017: Contemplative Life!

Jul 20, 2017.

Welcome, Contemplative Life, to the Multiregion!

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URI Sri Lanka Groups Create Children’s Bus Shelter for Co-Existence

URI Sri Lanka gathers youth together for training skills building and networking, so that they can work more effectively in their own community.

Multiregion Quarterly Newsletter

The Multiregion of the United Religions Initiative is made up of Cooperation Circles who either have members in more than one region, or are focused on issues or topics that are global in scope.

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Participants’ Reflections from Girls Summit 2017

From birth, I have been one of the many women who have dealt with these kinds of issues. Ever since I was a little girl, I have been told not to walk alone at nighttime. Today women are facing those problems. At least I am also proud to be a girl.

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West India Celebrates the 17th Anniversary of URI

URI West India Cooperation Circles (CCs), along with members of other interfaith groups, celebrated the 17th Anniversary of URI.