Interfaith Programs
UPF organizes programs that help build understanding, respect and cooperation among people of different faiths.
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: UPF-International
Jerusalem, Israel - UPF will hold an Interfaith Consultation for Peace and Development in the Middle East in Jerusalem from August 26 to 28. High-level religious leaders, scholars, and interfaith activists from throughout the world will be in attendance, including people of faith who hold positions in government, the media, the private sector, and civil society.
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: UPF - Israel
Jerusalem, Israel - UPF will hold an Interfaith Consultation for Peace and Development in the Middle East in Jerusalem from August 25 to 28. High-level religious leaders, scholars, and interfaith activists from throughout the world will be in attendance, including people of faith who hold positions in government, the media, the private sector, and civil society.
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: UPF - Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - An interfaith group of four Europeans arrived in Ethiopia on June 29, 2012, for a series of meetings with religious leaders and youth groups.
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: UPF - Canada
Montreal, Canada - Ambassadors for Peace gathered in Montreal on June 18, 2012, to listen to reports about the conference on the family held in Toronto ten days earlier and plan future interfaith activities.
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: UPF - Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia - UPF-Slovakia held a discussion in Bratislava on the topic "The Contribution of Islam to Peace in Society" on May 21, 2012.
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: UPF - Mauritius
Port Louis, Mauritius - The recommendations of a study entitled "Interfaith Dialogue in Mauritius: A Myth or Reality" were presented at a May 12, 2012, forum in Port Louis.
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: Qamrul Khanson, Recording Secretary, UPF-Toronto
Toronto, Canada - The chair of UPF in the greater Toronto area, Dr. Hoossen Auckbaraullee, appraised Ambassadors for Peace about his trip to Mauritius, Rev. Mitch Dixon discussed arrangements for the forthcoming 2012 National Conference in Toronto, and Mr. Victor Martinez lectured on “God’s Providence.”
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: UPF - Brazil
Sao Jose, Santa Catarina, Brazil - As part of the city's 262nd anniversary celebrations, a March 15 forum on the “Quest for Interfaith and Social Harmony” took place in the City Hall of Sao Jose.
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: Melissa Brosseau, UPF-Montreal
Montreal, Canada - A presentation on the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a North American peacemaking pioneer, highlighted a forum on Jan. 11, 2012 in Montreal.
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: Qamrul Khanson, Recording Secretary, UPF-Toronto
Toronto, Canada - A January 7 forum on the theme of "The Relationship with God" opened a new year of monthly meetings of the Central District Chapter of UPF-Canada.
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: UPF - Hungary
Budapest, Hungary - UPF-Hungary organized a variety of interfaith programs during 2011, including a visit to a Korean Zen Buddhist temple and a discussion with Zen Buddhist monks, a trip to an annual Hindu festival, and the inauguration of an Interreligious Chapel at the Peace Embassy.
- Interfaith Programs
- Written by: UPF - Toronto, Canada
Toronto, Canada - At the monthly meeting of Ambassadors for Peace on December 10, Author Qamrul A. Khanson showed two video clips which highlighted the importance of attitude and offered his thoughts on the topic. The lively discussion that followed led to consideration of various ways to help the needy.