Interfaith Programs
UPF organizes programs that help build understanding, respect and cooperation among people of different faiths.
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Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Praying for Peace at the Kafr Kanna Wedding Church
- Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Kafr Kanna, Israel - In the midst of the pain of the current war in our region, under the sounds of sirens and missile threats, the Jerusalem Interfaith Forum gathered in Kafr Kanna on July 16, 2014, to offer a common prayer for true peace.
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Stockholm Interfaith Forum: The Role of Religion in Society
- Sunday, June 29, 2014
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Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Interfaith Cooperation in Education
- Monday, June 16, 2014
Acre, Israel - The Jerusalem interfaith forum gathered in the beautiful ancient port city of Acre, in which Arabs and Jews live together, on June 16, 2014, for a second forum hosted at El-Jazar Mosque.
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Three Faith Leaders Address Auckland Interfaith Program
- Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Auckland, New Zealand - On the stormy evening of June 10, 2014, 70 people gathered for an interfaith program at the Kadampa Buddhist Temple in Papatoetoe featuring three faith leaders as speakers.
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In the News: Interfaith Prayers for Peace at the Vatican
- Sunday, June 8, 2014
"Peace is a gift of God, but requires our efforts. Let us be people of peace in prayer and deed," Pope Francis tweeted regarding the June 8 prayer meeting at the Vatican with Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders.
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Planting an Olive Tree in Argentina 'For Life and Peace'
- Monday, May 26, 2014
Buenos Aires, Argentina - “For life and peace” was the motto by which the representatives of various organizations planted an olive tree on May 26, 2014 in Buenos Aires in front of the Syrian embassy.
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Moldova Conference: From the Ecology of Soul to the Ecology of Nature
- Thursday, May 22, 2014
Chisinau, Moldova - Participants in a May 22, 2014 conference in Chisinau on Ecology, Culture and Spirituality discussed their spiritual source and common path toward a more sustainable and healthier environment.
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UPF-UK Hosts Prof. Akbar Ahmed on His 'Journey into Europe' Tour
- Sunday, May 18, 2014
London, UK - UPF-UK hosted Prof. Akbar Ahmed on May 18, 2014, as part of the renowned scholar's tour of Europe on a research project to write a book entitled Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration and Empire.
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Montreal Interfaith Forum: What Is the Place of Religion in a Modern Society?
- Monday, May 5, 2014
Montreal, Canada - Ambassadors for Peace, friends of UPF and others gathered in Montreal on May 5 to revisit the place of religion and religious values in modern society.
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Members of Daoist Group Visit UPF-Taiwan to Learn Principles of Marriage and Family
- Sunday, May 4, 2014
Taipei, Taiwan - Ven. Chen, Gui Xing, founder of Xuan-men Zhen Zong, a new Daoist group, brought 120 members and staff to UPF's headquarters in Taipei on May 4, 2014, for a discussion about UPF's principles of peace.
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Rev. Moon’s Contribution to Interreligious Harmony Honored in Dhaka
- Saturday, May 3, 2014
Dhaka, Bangladesh — A special lecture for students, staff and faculty at Dhaka University on May 3, 2014, focused on the UPF founder’s role in building bridges among people of different religions and cultures.
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Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: The Role and Responsibility of Religious Leaders
- Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Netanyah, Israel - The Jerusalem Interfaith Forum for Understanding and Cooperation Among Religions marked its 12th meeting in the Netan-Ya Reform Jewish Synagogue in the city of Netanyah with a forum on "The Role and Responsibility of Religious and Spiritual Leaders" on April 8, 2014.
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