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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Baltimore Beloved Community Awakening Walk

On Saturday, September 19, 2015, Configuration Performing Arts Network, Inc., will host the Baltimore Beloved Community Awakening Walk for a transformed city in partnership with One God One Thought Center and The Trail of Dreams World Peace Walkers.

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Pre Parliament of Worlds Religions Event: Opening Hearts for Authentic Communication

You are invited to a pre-Parliament, round table event on August 18: Opening Hearts for Authentic Communication, with special guest Marilyn Turkovich.

URI Welcomes 13 New Cooperation Circles in August

It is our great honor to introduce 13 new Cooperation Circles accepted as United Religions Initiative members on August 12, 2015.

Lunzu CC: The Problem with Water

Father John Ng’oma and Lunzu Cooperation Circle are helping subsistence farmers whose dwellings, land and crops were devastated by floods.

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URI East India Welcomes Largest Tribal Gathering

Greetings of peace from a very sacred place in India’s eastern region, where we started a two-day conference on observing World Indigenous Day.

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Peace of God Sermon

Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus…..”

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Summer Update from CARAVAN CC

"The Bridge" is leaving London and moving to France. Read more news from CARAVAN CC.

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Invoking Interfaith Harmony in a World in Distress: Peace Prayer at Namedy Castle

The prayer opened a day of summer celebration in the wonderful park of Namedy Castle: music, snacks, enjoyment and encounters followed.

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Paths to Trust

The URI staff discussed the development of Trust among people and these clear practices and philosophies came to the fore. They were so absolute and profound that I am moved, which is not usual for me, to share them with a larger audience.

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Earth Celebration in the Netherlands

On the 28th of June, we worked together with several inter-religious organisations to celebrate The Earth (Vier de Aarde / "Celebrate Earth"). The United Religions Initiative was an important partner.