Resources for end-of-year fundraising, Trustee selection, Parliament reflections and more!
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In this edition we reflect on time spent together at the Parliament of the World's Religions, invite you to participate in free webinar on grassroots fundraising, ask for your ideas for the 2016 Work Plan and more. Thanks for reading!
Around North America

 
Nearly 10,000 people gathered in Salt Lake City for the Parliament of the World's Religions last month, including several hundred URI members. It was a pleasure to meet so many of you and a privilege to extend hospitality through our reception and hospitality suite. Read more about our time together and what else is happening around North America at the links below.
Ideas? Share them! 
As 2015 comes to a close, we're putting together our 2016 Work Plan. If there are programs you would like to see included, email northamerica@uri.org by November 10.  
Upcoming Events
  • Coming Soon! Trustee Selection - The Global Council of United Religions Initiative is a board of trustees elected by URI Cooperation Circles. Each region is represented by three Trustees who serve a three year term. In 2016, North America will take part in this election process. Trustee Selection Coordinator Karen Hernandez (khernandez@uri.org) will be helping you through the nomination and voting process. Keep an eye out for communication from her in the coming weeks! Click here for more. 
  • World Interfaith Harmony Week - URI North America will sponsor three Cooperation Circle or Affiliate members to travel to New York City to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week at the UN Headquarters. To qualify, you must submit a report about your involvement in International Day of Pace. Click here to learn more and submit your report or email sari@uri.org. 
To view religious and spiritual holidays for the upcoming season, click here!
Share With Us!
  • URI North America Leadership Council meets monthly. To submit an agenda item for our meeting, email sari@uri.org by the 2nd Thursday of every month. 
  • To submit a story, piece of art, resource or event for our next e-newsletter, send an email to Sari by December 10, 2015. 
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    Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. (PST)
    and hear from interfaith leaders who have successfully funded their organizations. You'll also have a chance to ask them your questions. Our speakers include, Danya Wellmon, co-founder of Women Transcending Boundaries; Grace Patterson, Director of Global Programs for World Faith; and Sue Martin, United Religions Initiative's Director of Development. Read more about our speakers and reserve your spot by clicking here. 
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    Global Spotlight
    Sylvia Acan grew up in Uganda amidst war and violence. Today she is countering that violence with interfaith action:

    "I told them that ending this insurgency in Northern Uganda can only be done by welcoming different religions - praying in a manner and direction that aims to end the war and end religiously motivated violence by creating cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth to all living things"  Read more.
    Resource Nook
    Can you believe it's already November? Giving Tuesday and end-of-year fundraising are right around the corner! Enjoy these resources to help enhance your end-of-year giving campaigns! 
    Artist's Corner
    peace donkey
    The Mediterranean Peace Donkey project is a peacebuilding public art exhibition of 21 life-sized fiberglass “Maltese” donkeys painted by premier Maltese and Mediterranean artists symbolizing the need for peace and compassion between the Middle East and West. The exhibit is organized by CARAVAN, a URI Cooperation Circle. Read more.
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