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.
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.
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.
This outlines an Interfaith Peace Prayer Ceremony which was first performed at the Public Forum at the URI Global Summit in 1997, with large banners representing different faith traditions. It is one representation of the spirit of the United Religions Initiative. As URI has evolved, we would now expand this guide to include Indigenous expressions of spirituality.
This tool kit is provided to counter the current rising hostility against Muslims and to offer ideas for positive change. It was inspired by a tool kit developed by CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) in the US.
The World Congress of Faith works to develop better understanding, co-operation and respect between people of different faiths. They publish the leading journal on interfaith matters called World Faith Encounters.
The World Peace Prayer Society offers a wealth of world peace prayers, peace poles, and world peace ceremonies. This site is a wonderful aid to anyone seeking to celebrate or usher in world peace.
