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.
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.
During a time of terrible unrest, kidnappings, shootings, protests, and a worsening security situation throughout the country, this URI member group in Nigeria is speaking out for peace.
Thursday 8th July was an exciting day in Lilongwe, Malawi, as 18 young people from across the country gathered to begin the URI Interfaith Intercultural Youth Training Programme. Read more!
In Argentina, the members of Bridge Builder CC participated in a beautiful interfaith activity with young people on June 30th. They are raising awareness and appreciation of diversity among children and youth. They visit schools and clubs offering the possibility to enjoy the richness of religious diversity.
On June 21, the members of CC Quinaroes (a URI member group in Venezuela) celebrated in La Laguna de Urao, a sacred Indigenous site. They celebrated the arrival of the summer solstice for the northern hemisphere.
Read an interview with Julie Krull, founding steward of The Good of the Whole (a URI Multiregion Cooperation Circle), and Sally Mahé, Senior Consultant URI.