URI Stories of Impact

Bishop William Swing and General James Mattis discuss issues of religion, war and peace.

Violence in the name of religion has become one of the greatest challenges facing humanity.

I, personally, feel that haunting necessity to compromise and accommodate between the Church and the State, between peace and war.

Dynamic voices from across the political, professional, and spiritual spectrums who have united to eliminate nuclear weapons once and for all.

Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Adama Dieng speaks to participants of URI's Accelerate Peace conference. 

This session will explore the role interfaith action plays in the global and local peacebuilding process.

A welcome and some opening remarks to kick off the first day of URI's Accelerate Peace conference.

URI welcomes representatives from the regions and belief traditions engaged in our work.

It was a proud moment yesterday for all of us to be with Bishop William Swing, the founder of United Religions Initiative, at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, where he was Bishop for many years.

Although the gala is sold out, you are invited to join us virtually for the livestreaming events on URI’s Facebook page June 26 and June 27.