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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Cooperation Circles gather online to discuss eliminating nuclear weapons

The "Let's Eliminate Nuclear Weapons" webinar, hosted by URI North America on March 25, was a monumental moment for United Religions Initiative as we seek to more deeply engage the issue of nuclear abolition.

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Prayers and Sympathy for the Germanwings Air Crash Victims

In times of tragedy like the Germanwings airline crash over the Alps yesterday, the URI global family gathers to extend prayers and messages of sympathy and support.

Voice of the Month

Economical differences are the biggest challenge for interfaith cooperation in countries like India.

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River of Tolerance: Bulgaria

Thanks to Karimah K. Stauch, URI Europe Coordinator, and Angelina Vladikova, URI Europe Assistant Coordinator, for this report on Bulgaria's World Interfaith Harmony Week 2015 event.

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The Weekly Shot: World Water Day

International participants traveled to take part in an environmental workshop prior to URI’s 12^th annual Circles of Light gala in March 2015.

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A prayer for those carrying the weight of nuclear weapons

As we prepare for our webinar on nuclear abolition next week, this prayer from URI Founder Bishop Swing has been in our hearts. 

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Prayers for Yemen

As the worldwide community hears the tragic news from Yemen, where suicide bombers attacked two mosques in Sanaa, our hearts and messages of support and peace go out to friends and family across the world.

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Featured CC Profiles from Kampala

Learn more about these three featured Cooperation Circles, who are working hard in Kampala, Uganda to improve life for people of all faiths and cultures.

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World Water Day Celebrations

The United Religions Initiative family engaged in celebrations worldwide in recognition and honor of the United Nations World Water Day, March 22nd, 2015. The following are a few accounts of how the URI global community celebrated.

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Lenten service features Jewish and Muslim speakers

This past Wednesday guest speakers from the Jewish Temple and the Islamic Center, both members of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship Cooperation Circle, spoke at Christian Lenten service in Indiana, USA.