The URI Resource Library is a collection of downloadable materials and links to a variety of resources that support interfaith peacebuilding work.
Featured Resources
Appreciative Inquiry and URI
Appreciative Inquiry is a philosophy for positive change that was developed by Professor David Cooperrider and associates at Case University in Cleveland, Ohio. This document provides a brief summary of the Appreciative Interview process.
URI for Kids
A beautifully designed curriculum for children (and learners of all ages) that introduces URI's Preamble, Purpose and Principles, and provides excellent information and activities about different world religions and spiritual traditions.
Interfaith Peacebuilding Guide
The URI Interfaith Peacebuilding Guide is a resource for interfaith groups — those “everyday gandhis” who are making a difference one meeting at a time in their local communities.
CCs may choose to reach out to local houses of worship to invite them to take part in the International Day of Peace. Invite your local temple, mosque, church, synagogue, etc. to pray for peace on or around 21 September.
CCs may choose to reach out to local government officials inviting them to issue a proclamation observing the International Day of Peace. This is a sample proclamation that could be modified.
Stories of Hope highlights community workshops that addressed urgent local concerns and develop URI Interfaith Peacebuilding Skills. Through these workshops emerge voices from diverse religions finding ways to deepen their relationships, trust and understanding as they address local concerns together.
Kiran Bali wrote these practical tips for effective work with faith communities, based on her years of experience in interfaith community organizing in northern England, through the Faith 2 Faith UK Cooperation Circle.
In the Bohm Dialogue, equality and "free space" form the most important prerequisites for communication and appreciation of differing personal beliefs. The Dialogue Process builds on this idea with simple guidelines that can be helpful in communications training or other work that brings together people from different backgrounds.
Sally Mahé, URI Director of Organizational Development, provides practical suggestions on meeting logistics, as well as important tips on making visits with Cooperation Circles meaningful and rewarding.