Pillar Interfaith Programs
Interfaith Prayers for Peace between Israel and Gaza
As the war between Israel and Hamas continued to claim victims, and cause suffer and misery in both Israel and Gaza, two prayer meetings took place to offer interfaith prayers for peace during the day in Daliat El-Carmel and Nazareth on July 30, 2014.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Praying for Peace at the Kafr Kanna Wedding Church
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.
Stockholm Interfaith Forum: The Role of Religion in Society
Freemasons Host New Zealand Ambassadors for Peace
Auckland, New Zealand - The Ellerslie Masonic Center hosted the monthly gathering of New Zealand Ambassadors for Peace on June 22, 2014, offering a rare, first-hand opportunity to learn about Freemasonry.
Insights into Training the Mind Described in Spain
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Interfaith Cooperation in Education
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.
Scottish Ambassador for Peace Visits Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - After a pilgrimage to Mecca at the beginning of Ramadan, Mr. Aftikhar Ahmed visited Ethiopia June 11-13, 2014, continuing a tradition of annual tours in East Africa by an interfaith delegation of UPF-England and Scotland.
Three Faith Leaders Address Auckland Interfaith Program
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.
In the News: Interfaith Prayers for Peace at the Vatican
"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.
Planting an Olive Tree in Argentina 'For Life and Peace'
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.
Ban Ki-moon: Remarks at the Africa Day 2014 Celebration in New York
To achieve and sustain peace demands a strong investment – in resources, political will, flexibility, tolerance and the empowerment of people. You have my pledge to continue standing with the people and leaders of Africa as they advance on the path to a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future.
Moldova Conference: From the Ecology of Soul to the Ecology of Nature
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.
UPF-UK Hosts Prof. Akbar Ahmed on His 'Journey into Europe' Tour
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.
Middle East Peace Initiative Program on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation
Jerusalem, Israel - A Middle East Peace Initiative program in Jerusalem brought together religious leaders, academics and NGO delegates with the theme of “Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development” beginning May 12, 2014.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: What Is the Place of Religion in a Modern Society?
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.
Members of Daoist Group Visit UPF-Taiwan to Learn Principles of Marriage and Family
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.
Rev. Moon’s Contribution to Interreligious Harmony Honored in Dhaka
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.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: The Role and Responsibility of Religious Leaders
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.
Religious Liberty and Interconfessional Dialogue Promoted in Lima
Lima, Peru - Many Ambassadors for Peace and members of the Interconfesional Alliance of Peru attended a seminar on April 1, 2014, organized by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights entitled “Religious Liberty and Interconfessional Dialogue.”
Dr. Kazi Nurul Islam Makes a Third Visit to the Vatican
Dhaka, Bangladesh - In March 2014 Dr. Kazi Nurul Islam, professor of world religions and culture at Dhaka University, attended an International Programme on the Contribution of Chiara Lubich in Promoting Interreligious Harmony, where he met Pope Francis.