Pillar Interfaith Programs
Clergy March for Peace in Old Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel - The Middle East Peace Initiative pilgrims walked arm in arm on May 18, 2013, through the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem chanting, “Peace, Shalom, Salaam Alaikum. Let’s Bring Peace to the Middle East!”
MEPI Interfaith Efforts Lauded by Religious, Civic Leaders in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel - Israeli rabbis, civic leaders, and leaders of the Christian, Jewish, and Druze communities gave high praise to the Middle East Peace Initiative (MEPI) efforts at a banquet in Jerusalem on May 17, 2013.
Interfaith Pilgrims Gather in Jerusalem for Peace
Jerusalem, Israel - Faith leaders from diverse traditions descended on the Holy City of Jerusalem on May 14, 2013 as part of the Middle East Peace Initiative and to honor the tenth anniversary of the “Jerusalem Declaration” for peace.
UK Youth Council Discusses Social Media and Faith Communities
London, UK - “The Impact of Social Media on Faith Communities” was the theme of a program presented May 1, 2013 in the UK House of Commons by the Youth Interfaith Council.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: A House of Prayer for All People
Jerusalem, Israel - Academics, religious leaders and peace activists participated in an interfaith forum on the topic of prayer at the Synagogue of the Har-El Jewish Reform Community on April 28, 2013.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: The Principle of Living for the Sake of Others
Daliat El-Carmel, Israel - Druze Sheik Ali Birani invited academic and religious leaders and social activists to his home near Haifa for a March 21, 2013, forum on "The principle of living for the sake of others."
Francis - The Pope from the End of the World
Pope Francis, the new spiritual leader who emerged to the world from a nation "at the end of the world" in a time of crisis ignites, the hope of returning to the legacy of St. Francis.
Lima Mosque Hosts Interfaith Meeting
Lima, Peru - The Christian Ministers Alliance and the Islamic Association of Peru joined together on March 9, 2013, under the banner "the uniqueness of God" to share the vision of each faith.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: The Principles of Christian Science
Montreal, Canada - On the extremely cold evening of Feb. 19, 2013, several brave Ambassadors for Peace gathered at the Church of Christ Scientist in Montreal learn about the principles of Christian Science.
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at the UN International Center in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - UPF-Austria organized a World Interfaith Harmony Week event at the International Center in Vienna Feb. 8, 2013, on the theme of Cooperating among Religions for a Culture of Peace.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in 16 Nations
UN World Interfaith Harmony Week was observed in 16 nations in 2013 with interfaith prayers, forums, reports, essay contests, debates, and sports tournaments.
Resolution on Interreligious Harmony Adopted in Siberia
Novosibirsk, Russia - A roundtable on "Promotion of intercultural understanding for creating a peaceful and inclusive society in Novosibirsk" on Feb. 7, 2013 adopted a resolution about interreligious harmony.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Models of Interfaith Respect
Acre, Israel - The Aljazar Mosque in Acre (the second-largest in Israel) hosted an interfaith dialogue on Jan. 28, 2013, on the topic of Models of Interfaith Respect.
Dialogue & Alliance: Religion and Peace in the Middle East
Vol. 26, No. 2, Fall 2012, issue of Dialogue & Alliance had the theme: "Religion and Peace in the Middle East" featuring presentations at recent UPF conferences.
Conference in Jordan Expounds on the Amman Message
Amman, Jordan - The Al-Etihad Al-Watani Party and UPF organized a conference in Amman Dec. 20-22, 2012, to explain the significance of the Amman Interfaith Message in promoting religious values and interreligious coexistence.
Conference Explores the Significance of the Amman Interfaith Message
Amman, Jordan - At a time when radical changes are sweeping the Arab world, UPF organized a conference in Amman Dec. 20-22, 2012, on the positive role of religion in bringing people together in peace.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Studying Sacred Texts
Jerusalem, Israel - Scholars and religious leaders representing Judaism, Christianity, and Islam gathered at Mishkenot Sha'ananim overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem for a Dec. 20, 2012, forum on Studying Sacred Texts.
A Commitment to Peace and Responsible Leadership in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - In collaboration with the House of Regional Representatives and the Maya Bhakti Pertiwi Foundation, UPF organized a conference on the theme of Innovative Approaches to Peace, Leadership and Good Governance on Dec. 8, 2012.
December Holidays Honored at House of Religions in Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany - Christian, Jewish, and Muslim holidays were honored at the Dec. 8, 2012, meeting of the House of Religions in Stuttgart.
Youth Interfaith Council Launched in the UK
London, UK - A splendid event in the British House of Lords launched a Youth Interfaith Council on November 28. The 56 attendees included two members of the House of Lords, youth activists, and some people who were attending their first interfaith gathering.