Pillar Interfaith Programs
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: The World to Come and the Spirit World in the Different Faiths
Jerusalem, Israel - A Jerusalem Interfaith Forum took place on Nov. 26, 2013, in the Ramban Synagogue on the topic of "The World to Come and the Spirit World in the Different Faiths."
Montreal Interfaith Forum: Bridging the Secular State and Religiously Inclusive Society
Montreal, Canada – A UPF forum in Montreal on Nov. 21, 2013, addressed controversial proposed legislation in the province of Quebec prohibiting government employees working in education and medical institutions from wearing religious symbols.
Promoting a New Paradigm for Sustainable Peace in Virginia
Richmond, Virginia, USA - Leaders in Richmond, Virginia gathered to discuss UPF's proposal for "Sustainable Peace in our Nation and World" on Nov. 19, 2013.
UPF-Argentina Statement of Solidarity in Face of Vandalism of Places of Worship
Buenos Aires, Argentina - UPF-Argentina issued a statement on Nov. 15, 2013, decrying recent instances of vandalism in churches of different faith communities in various cities of Argentina.
Forum in Luxembourg about Prospects for a Society of Peace
Luxembourg - "Towards a Society of Peace Worthy of Man and Woman," was the topic of a Nov. 10, 2013 discussion in Luxembourg, led by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, visiting from New York.
Forum in Luxembourg on the Implications of the Crisis in Syria
Luxembourg - Mr. Thomas Schellen, visiting journalist and author in the fields of religion and economics living in Lebanon, gave an update in Luxembourg on Nov. 5, 2013, about the situation in Syria and the Middle East.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Parity and Equality in the Family and Society
Arugot, Israel - Religious leaders, scholars, peace and social activists gathered on Oct. 21, 2013 at Achva College for a forum on “Parity and Equality in the Family and Society.”
Leadership Conference Envisions Canada as a Welcoming Family
Ottawa, Canada- “Should Canada see itself as a welcoming family?” was the question asked by the annual UPF and Women’s Federation for World Peace conference in Ottawa, Canada Oct. 5, 2013.
Oslo Interfaith Forum: God's Role in Developing a Peaceful World
Oslo, Norway - An interfaith forums in the beautiful Wat Thai Buddhist temple near Oslo on Oct. 2, 2013 addressed the topic "God and Peace."
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Hosting Ishmael in the Rabbi's Sukkah
Mevaseret-Zion, Israel - On Sept. 24, 2013, during the Jewish holy day of Sukkot, Rabbi Yaakov Luft invited the Jerusalem Interfaith Forum to take place in his Sukkah, or tabernacle. .
Day of Peace Observed at an Interfaith Forum in Haifa
Haifa, Israel - The UN International Day of Peace was commemorated in Israel by UPF with a conference on September 21 organized in cooperation with the Jewish-Arab Center at Haifa University. The title of the conference was: "The Role of Interfaith Activity in Educating People for Peace."
Oslo Interfaith Forum on the International Day of Peace: Education for Peace
Oslo, Norway - In a traditional Norwegian Lutheran Church building in Oslo, the UN International Day of Peace was celebrated with an interfaith forum on Sept. 19, 2013.
Day of Peace Observed at a Forum in Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan - UPF-Taiwan organized an interreligious forum on the theme of "Education for Peace" on September 7 in commemoration of the International Day of Peace.
Interreligious Council Launched in Colombia
Bogota, Colombia - Leaders of diverse churches, faiths, and spiritual traditions met at the Auditorium of the American School of Bogota on September 4 to establish the Colombian Assembly of Religions and Spiritual Traditions.
Oslo Interfaith Forum: Thoughts about God in Different Religions
Oslo, Norway - The largest mosque in Oslo hosted a forum on Aug. 29, 2013, in which five speakers presented their thoughts about God from their religious conviction.
Interfaith Seminar on Africa's Contribution to Global Consciousness
Johannesburg, South Africa - An interfaith seminar was organized in Johannesburg by the International Sufi School Aug. 17-18, 2013 on the theme: “Non-Violence Across the World: Africa’s Contribution to the Dawn of a New Consciousness for Humanity.”
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Why Does the Human Heart Yearn for the Messiah?
Kibbutz Ein Tzurim, Israel - A forum at the Yaacov Herzog Center for Jewish Studies on Aug. 14, 2013 addressed the theme “The role of the Messiah – what is the purpose of his coming, and why does the human heart yearn for him?”
In Amsterdam, Demonstrating that Friendships Between Religions Are Possible
Amsterdam, Netherlands - On the UN International Day of Friendship, July 30, 2013, Drs. Ari van Buuren, Chairman of United Religions Initiative-Netherlands, spoke on “My Interfaith Experiences and the Fight of Jacob with the Angel.”
Macau Interfaith Forum: Interfaith Cooperation
Macau, China - UPF's first interfaith forum in Macau, China on July 20, 2013 assembled 60 people representing a diversity of faiths.
Reporting in Amman on the MEPI Conference
Amman, Jordan - A program on "Intercultural Dialogue in Cooperation for Peace" in Amman on May 20, 2013, included a report about UPF's "Jerusalem Declaration" for interfaith cooperation.