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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."
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.
In September, the United Nations brought the 193 Member States together to agree on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that will guide the work of all the countries through 2030.
In this edition of the URI North America Newsletter wereflect on the growing importance of our work as interfaith peacebuilders through our #ThisIsWhoWeAre campaign; we celebrate the upcoming broadcast of our Interfaith Christmas Special airing across the United States, and much more.
The Christmas event is always special, as we give each family a turkey and all the fixins for a great holiday meal. There are presents for everyone as well as the usual supply of staples for each household.
With United Religions Initiative being featured on national television, this could open up doors for local media to cover the work of your URI Cooperation Circle or Affiliate in your community. Here is a sample guide for obtaining coverage.
Challenging recent Islamophobic rhetoric, leaders from Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim traditions will unite for illuminating dialogue and action in solidarity with Muslim communities.
We speak out in this instance to defend the rights of Muslims, especially in the United States, to practice their faith in peace and safety. We speak out to defend and uphold the basic human rights and dignity of all people.