United Religions Initiative North American - Briefings

URI Co-sponsored event in San Francisco, Nov 12, 2005: “Come for a day of conversation and exploration on the many aspects of faith and feminism. Helen LaKelly Hunt begins the discourse, joined by “Voices from the Community” — prominent women from a variety of faith traditions — followed by a luncheon round-table discussion and open forum for participants. We’ll address the question, ‘From your personal experience and faith tradition, what has been your experience of Faith and Feminism?’” More information

This is, strictly speaking, ecumenical rather than interfaith… but worthy of posting nevertheless:

“God’s Favorite Nation”? What is America’s proper role as a global citizen? Is fear driving us? Where’s our true strength — in military or economic power, or in cherished values? What does faith teach us about our actions in the world? To meet the needs of its member communions for a study guide on America’s world-sized challenges, National Council of Churches has developed a six-part lesson book, For the Peace of the World: A Christian Curriculum on International Relations.

More information can be found at http://www.ncccusa.org/peace/.

The Department of Peace / Ministry of Peace concept is one supported by many URI Cooperation Circles (including one multi-regional specificaly dedicated to the promulgation of this government institution). The Peace Alliance is offering for sale a set of beautiful cards for the holidays (any holiday), saying on the inside “One Hope. One Humanity. Peace on Earth.” More information can be found at http://www.dopcampaign.org/tools/holidaycards05.htm.

From Sally Mahe:
Within moments of last week’s deadly earthquake, messages of hope and
healing began pouring into Pakistan through URI’s global network of
Cooperation Circles. This outpouring of compassion from URI brothers and
sisters around the world has been gratefully received by our URI CCs in
Pakistan.

Beginning today, you may also use the URI community to send monetary
donations for the relief effort in Pakistan.