December 2015
May Peace Prevail on Earth: An Interfaith Christmas Special
Experience a Christmas Eve Celebration like you've never seen before! Tune in on Thursday, December 24 to your local CBS station at 11:35pm (Eastern Time) for “May Peace Prevail on Earth: A URI Interfaith Christmas Special.” Friends outside of the USA are invited to watch the program via uri.org/cbs starting at 8:35 pm Pacific Time. In the Bay Area, the program will be broadcast on KPIX, channel 5, at 11:35 pm on the 24th. “At a time when horrific violence…
Find out more »March 2017
Wisdom of Our Elders: Looking Back to Go Forward
The Multiregion of the United Religions Initiative is offering the first webinar in the Sankofa Webinar Series: "Wisdom of Our Elders: Looking Back to Go Forward." Join us for a conversation with our three interfaith elders about lessons learned. URI is a global grassroots interfaith network that cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world. Imagine the wisdom our elders possess, and the…
Find out more »April 2017
Building Peace in Difficult Times: Learning from Global Activists
In the past year, communities across the US and Canada have seen an increase in incidents of hate and discrimination. In the US, a divisive election season left many communities fractured and relationships broken. Now, many activists across our region are feeling overwhelmed by the realities of their new social and political climate.
Find out more »November 2017
United Religions Initiative (URI): 2 Internship Positions Available
United Religions Initiative North America is seeking exceptionally dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill two remote internship positions for Spring 2018. Both positions are hands-on and provide practical work experience. Applicants of any age and academic level are welcome. The two available positions are: 1. Public Relations/Storytelling Intern 2. Social Media Intern We will accept applications for these unpaid internships on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of December 4, 2017. The work for these positions is completed entirely online so applicants from across the…
Find out more »July 2018
United Religions Initiative July Zoom call to discuss the interfaith movement in the Bay Area
Please join Jaya Priya Reinhalter for URI's July Zoom call to discuss the interfaith movement in the Bay Area on WEDNESDAY, JULY 25th @ 1:30 pm. Jaya will be sending out a calendar invitation with the Zoom and dial-informaiton out shortly. Please RSVP to Jaya Priya Reinhalter <jreinhalter@uri.org>. If you do not receive the invitation, you can also log into the call at THIS LINK: https://zoom.us/j/348539949 The agenda currently involves discussing the recent event: “Strengthening a Movement: Uniting Bay Area Interfaith Efforts”. This will be an opportunity for us all to discuss this vision and to hear the insights…
Find out more »URI Assembly 2018 “Connecting the Region: Innovating Together”
The theme and focus of the 2018 URI Assembly North America in Maryland (July 27 to 29) will be “Connecting the Region: Innovating Together.” It will be facilitated by Susan Coleman and will be run in 'Open Space' – a meeting design that will enable all of us to work with maximum creativity and give everyone an opportunity to share their ideas and aspirations around this theme. What we request most from all of you is that you bring your passion,…
Find out more »October 2018
Pre-Parliament of the World’s Religion Event at the Presidio
Please join the United Religions Initiative and the Interfaith Center at the Presidio for a Pre-Parliament Event (Parliament of the World's Religions) this October at the Presidio Chapel! We will gather on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14th from 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Let's connect, get to know each other, and discuss how this event can benefit our community.. Yummy treats and beverages provided. RSVP at this link: https://goo.gl/forms/rKtWpbE9OgTMI9BE3 There is no cost for this event! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me at Jaya@uri.org
Find out more »October 2020
Circles of Light – A Unique Virtual Benefit Gala of URI
Join us for a festive virtual evening celebrating URI's 20th anniversary and premiering the Visionaries documentary about URI. REGISTRATION Please make your reservations by October 18 at the latest. Come early, have a beverage with friends and stay as long as you wish after the program. This year’s Circles of Light event will be on a unique online platform that allows for interaction at tables and other fun virtual spaces. This will be a community experience on a virtual…
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