URI (United Religions Initiative)

This is the last of 4 intergenerational gatherings co-created by the Youth Connection Cafe and Gathering for Earth this year. Come and experience how rituals for healing our communities and Earth, also offer beautiful opportunities of intergenerational creativity and connection. We will share examples from Brazil and South Africa. This session will offer tools and support for creating meaningful Earth rituals to guide us in healing our planet and people. Please register and join us for this special 90 minute session of interactive learning and celebrating the wisdom across generations! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dPhN_cdd

In a world like ours, where conflicts are increasingly covering the face of the earth, and where religions have failed to prevent it, if not contributed to it, why would interfaith matter? During a recent interview with Europe Times, Eric Roux, URI’s Global Council Chair had the opportunity to share insights on how the URI global network is promoting interfaith cooperation and working towards ending religiously motivated violence efforts at the global and grassroots level. This interview explored URI’s unique position and bold mission to end religiously motivated violence. “None of us can exclude ourselves from the responsibility of our world. But blame does not solve anything.” Eric Roux, URI Global Council Chair. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQzzXbR8 #WePreventViolence #URIGlobal

URI Welcomes the newest Global Council Trustees who will offer their volunteer service from 2024 – 2028 following a democratic election by URI Cooperation Circles. The Global Council, URI’s governing body supports and guides URI’s fulfillment of its mission, vision and purpose, inherently stewarding and supporting its long-term sustainability and strategic growth. These new representatives are from Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East North Africa, Multiregion, and North America regions. In addition to the regional Trustees, six At-Large Trustees join them. At-large trustees ensure that the Global Council is composed of members with adequate and diverse professional skills and expertise to meet the legal and fiduciary obligations of the Global Council. Welcome to URI, and thank you for your commitment and service towards the URI Global Network. Meet them here: https://lnkd.in/dk84MjbU

"What has impacted me the most at URI was learning that indigenous cosmovision - our ancestral indigenous cosmovision - is not religion. And also to comprehend that religion can dialogue with cosmovision in the same way that we can dialogue with each other." Francisco Morales Global Council Trustee for Latin America and the Caribbean Indigenous participation and leadership are essential components of URl’s history since its inception. We offer you the wisdom of our Indigenous community through their efforts in promoting the cosmovision legacy that encourages a symbiotic relationship with Mother Earth and all beings. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eE28yatj

The Indigenous community in URI brings invaluable knowledge, cultural heritage, and unique perspectives that have impacted and played a pivotal role in URI as an institution. Their contribution is and has been essential not only in preserving traditions but also in taking action to protect Mother Earth, promote tolerance and reconciliation, inspire dialogue and collective healing for all living beings, and prevent various forms of violence through their rich traditions, practices, and cultures. URI honors its collaboration with the Indigenous community in the network and upholds their wisdom and contribution towards the growth of URI and their positive impact in and around their communities through their efforts and initiatives. Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day - 14 October

URI Multiregion invites you to join a transformative event focused on women's health and efforts from the grassroots aimed at increasing awareness and providing support for women. Date: 15 October 2024 Time: 7:00 PDT Register here: https://lnkd.in/ex4WPAcZ

In recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated in the United States, we invite you to a powerful webinar on October 17, 2024, organized by URI, the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation, and the G-20 Forum Anti-Racism Initiative, where we will explore the profound legacies of colonization on Indigenous communities across the Americas. The event will address themes such as the erasure of languages and culture, land destruction, and resilience through the revitalization of Indigenous ancestral traditions. Register here https://lnkd.in/d6pTDqN3 #URIGlobal

Join us for our next Violence Prevention Community Call, where we will dive into two critically important themes: identifying ways to prevent election-related violence, a timely topic as many countries around the world are holding elections this year, and exploring strategies to reach communities with low-literacy rates in violence prevention outreach efforts. This engaging session will feature insights from CC members and regional coordinators from Cameroon, the Great Lakes region, and Sri Lanka. We invite you to join us and share your own insights and experiences. Date: 17 October 2024 Time: 6:00 am - 7:30 am PDT URI is nonpolitical and nonpartisan. URI is not a religious organization. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dwdR-FMc #URIGlobal

Join us for an insightful conversation with The Right Rev. William E. Swing, Founder and President Emeritus of URI, as he shares reflections from his latest book: God and Nuclear Weapons: Meditations at the End of the Atomic Age. This event, hosted by Love Your Neighbour CC, will explore the profound moral and spiritual implications of nuclear weapons in today's world. Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage in a meaningful conversation about faith, peace, and global security. Date: 18 October 2024 Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am PDT Register here: https://lnkd.in/dNumcvYv #WePreventViolence

Happy Rosh Hashanah to the Jewish community around the world! Rosh Hashanah is the first of the 10 days of repentance and marks the beginning of the holiest time of the year for Jews. May this day inspire peace in our communities and the world. #Judaism #URI