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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Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of URI's Charter Signing

It is a great joy and privilege to offer you greetings of love and peace as the URI community around the world celebrates the 15th anniversary of URI's charter signing.

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The Recent Attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia

Once again we awake to the news of horrific violence in our world with the brutal attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia.

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Hope in Life Foundation - Inaugural Luncheon

The Hope in Life Foundation recently came together for a luncheon to discuss ways to end religiously motivated violence, and how to bring in the major faith traditions united under one roof to discuss ideas and strategies to end this violence. 

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URI Welcomes Five New Cooperation Circles in June

Please join the United Religions Initiative in welcoming five new Cooperation Circles to the United Religions Initiative.

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Christian-Islamic Conference at Pentecost - A Personal Report

From May 22 – 25, 2015, I participated in the 27th annual Christian-Islamic conference at Pentecost.

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CC Profile Features: Bringing Women Together

The three featured URI Cooperation Circles bring women together across religious, ethnic, and traditional boundaries. Using common goals and shared values to cut across harmful stereotypes, their work benefits the community as a whole.

The Interfaith Observer’s (TIO) commitment to the URI Charter

Greetings and blessings to friends who share The Interfaith Observer’s (TIO) commitment to the URI Charter.

FACIS Seminar on Religion, Climate Change, and the Future of Our Planet

The seminar was held by FACIS (Forward in Action for Conservation of Indigenous Species & Leadership) Cooperation Circle.

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Report on the Meeting for Kaduna Peace Committee of Religious Leaders

The report on the Meeting for Kaduna Peace Committee of Religious Leaders in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

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The Weekly Shot: Indigenous March in Guadalajara

Over five thousand people gathered in Guadalajara, Mexico for the “Dialogo Multi-cultural Universal II, Meet and Dialogue about Beliefs, Spiritualties, Religions and Cultures” conference last month.