Parliament of the World's Religions

The Trustees of the Parliament of the World’s Religions have been meeting in deep dialogue to envision the next chapter of our organization. We are inspired as we look ahead to the future of the Parliament, which is filled with new possibilities. As our world faces an ever-increasing number of escalating crises, the need for our faith and spiritual communities to to work together to find the way forward has never been greater.

Help us jumpstart our Spring Fundraising Appeal: any amount you can give today will allow us to dream bigger and meet our day-to-day operational expenses as we endeavor towards a future of peace, justice, and sustainability: https://parliamentofreligions.org/donate/

Today we are delighted to announce the publication of our 2023 Annual Report. Our Annual Report is an important moment in which we show our donors and other supporters how their contributions have helped us fulfill our mission of cultivating harmony among the world's religions and fostering engagement with the critical issues of our time. It includes a detailed and substantial recap of our Chicago Convening.

As part of our commitment to transparency, you can view the 2023 Annual Report and past Annual Reports directly on our website at this link: https://parliamentofreligions.org/our-work/annual-reports/

Join us next Thursday, June 6th, at 2pm CT for the next installment in our year-long series, FOCUS24: Faith, Democracy, and Our Common Future! This event will explore Climate Justice, environmental policy, and climate action, with leading experts in the interfaith climate arena. Register for FOCUS24 here: https://parliamentofreligions.org/focus24-registration/

Wishing our Jain family and all who celebrate the Mahavir Jayanti festival in observance of the birth of Lord Mahavira a happy Mahavir Jayanti!

It's almost time-- don't miss out on our amazing featured speakers at today's Strategies for Community Organizing and Civic Mobilization event-- a FOCUS24 workshop-style event that will delve into tools for positive action in community organizing for civic engagement in 2024.

Visit parliamentofreligions.org to see how you can join us today!

Join Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean on Thursday, April 18th for "Strategies for Community Organizing and Civic Mobilization," a special workshop-style event that delves into tools for positive action in community organizing for civic engagement in 2024.

Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean is the President at Fair Count, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, founded by Stacey Abrams. The goal of Fair Count is to ensure that every person in Georgia and the nation is counted for a fair and accurate census and to build pathways to continued civic participation, including voting and redistricting. At Fair Count, she has led the creation of statistically-relevant census undercount maps of all 50 states with a focus on Black and Latinx communities and advocated for community-driven solutions through the pairing of scientific researchers and organizers. She is widely renowned for championing the voices of the rural South, earning her a seat on the National Advisory Committee for the Census Bureau in advance of the 2030 Census.

Learn more about the event and how to join us at Parliament of Religions.org

Join Shun Tucker-Allen on Thursday, April 18th for "Strategies for Community Organizing and Civic Mobilization," a special workshop-style event that delves into tools for positive action in community organizing for civic engagement in 2024.

Shun Tucker-Allen currently serves as the Sr. Faith Coordinator for Fair Count, a non-partisan, nonprofit organization. She is a proud native of Atlanta, Georgia. Her organizing approach is an incorporation of her faith-based strategies and experience, along with a strong passion for helping others. She is especially focused on rural and underserved communities. Shun currently resides in Decatur, Georgia, the home of her beloved alma mater Agnes Scott College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a minor in Religious Studies. She also holds a master’s degree in Public Safety, with a specialization in Emergency Management. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, watching historical and religious documentaries, and exploring in South Georgia.

Learn more about the event and explore recommended resources from our featured experts at https://parliamentofreligions.org/events/strategies-for-community-organizing-and-civic-mobilization/

Easter blessings to our Christian family and all who celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ around the world.

Wishing our Christian family and all who observe around the world a blessed Good Friday.

Join Dr. Mary Nelson on Thursday, April 18th for "Strategies for Community Organizing and Civic Mobilization," a special workshop-style event that delves into tools for positive action in community organizing for civic engagement in 2024.

Dr. Mary Nelson has 50 years of faith-based community development experience using a strengths-based approach that builds on assets of people and place. Mary is president emeritus of Bethel New Life, a faith-based community development corporation. Bethel pioneered in community-based efforts to build healthier, sustainable and equitable communities on Chicago’s west side, including adaptive re-use of a closed down inner-city hospital, and a smart, green, mixed-use commercial center at a transit stop. She was interim executive director (2012-2015) of the Parliament of the World’s Religions. She is on the faculty of Asset Based Community Development Institute at DePaul University. Mary has her Ph.D. from Union Graduate School and six honorary Ph.D.s and is the author of “Empowerment”. She is currently also actively involved in the environmental justice movement on local and international scale.

Register for the series at https://parliamentofreligions.org/focus24-registration/

Chag Purim sameach to our Jewish family and all who observe around the world!

The next event in the series FOCUS24 | Strategies for Community Organizing and Civic Mobilization is a special workshop-style event that delves into tools for positive action in community organizing for civic engagement in 2024.

Join Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean, the President of Fair Count a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, founded by Stacey Abrams. The goal of Fair Count is to ensure that every person in Georgia and the nation is counted for a fair and accurate census and to build pathways to continued civic participation, including voting and redistricting. At Fair Count, Jeanine has led the creation of statistically-relevant census undercount maps of all 50 states with a focus on Black and Latinx communities and advocated for community-driven solutions through the pairing of scientific researchers and organizers. She is widely renowned for championing the voices of the rural South, earning her a seat on the National Advisory Committee for the Census Bureau in advance of the 2030 Census. Jeanine was recently selected for the 2023 Keseb Democracy Fellowship, which focuses on cross-country learning with democracy entrepreneurs from the United States, Brazil, and South Africa.

Register for the series at https://parliamentofreligions.org/focus24-registration/

It's almost time! Join Dr. Michael Reid Trice as he moderates the third event of the series, "Religion and Civic Spaces: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Unity." The event poses the questions: As we approach the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election, considering the current divisions among voters and fragmented societal connections, how can religious communities and interfaith councils contribute generatively to our society? What are the past examples and current challenge points that enable us to forecast options for engagement in the future?

Co-sponsored by the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement, the event features the participation of the former Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio, PoWR Global Ethic Committee Chair Rev. Charline Manuel, the Executive Director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Frank So, the Senior Rabbi of Temple De Hirsch Sinai Rabbi Daniel Weiner, and the Executive Director of Paths to Understanding Rev. Terry Kyllo.

Book your ticket TODAY by 1:30 pm CDT at https://parliamentofreligions.org/focus24-registration/

At 2:00 pm this afternoon join the Parliament of the World’s Religions and the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement for the third event of the series, "Religion and Civic Spaces: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Unity."

The event features the participation of the Senior Rabbi of Temple De Hirsch Sinai Rabbi Daniel Weiner, the Executive Director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Frank So, the former Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio, PoWR Global Ethic Committee Chair Charline Manuel, and the Executive Director of Paths to Understanding Rev. Terry Kyllo.

Book your ticket TODAY by 1:30 pm CDT at https://parliamentofreligions.org/focus24-registration/

Join the Parliament of the World’s Religions and the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement for the third event of the FOCUS24 series, "Religion and Civic Spaces: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Unity."

The event features the participation of the Executive Director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Frank So, the former Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio, PoWR Global Ethic Committee Chair Charline Manuel, the Senior Rabbi of Temple De Hirsch Sinai Rabbi Daniel Weiner, and the Executive Director of Paths to Understanding Rev. Terry Kyllo.

Book your ticket TODAY by 1:30 pm CDT at https://parliamentofreligions.org/focus24-registration/

Rev. Charlene Manuel joins the Parliament of the World’s Religions and Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University for the third event of the FOCUS24 series, "Religion and Civic Spaces: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Unity."

The event also features the participation of the former Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio, the Executive Director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Frank So, the Senior Rabbi of Temple De Hirsch Sinai Rabbi Daniel Weiner, and the Executive Director of Paths to Understanding Rev. Terry Kyllo.

Book your ticket by Tuesday at 1:30 pm CDT at https://parliamentofreligions.org/focus24-registration/

Rev. Terry Kyllo joins us tomorrow for the FOCUS24 | Religion and Civic Spaces: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Unity. The Rev. Terry Kyllo serves as the Executive Director of Paths to Understanding and is a Lutheran Christian pastor who strives to recognize the unity of the human family.

“Religion and Civic Spaces: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Unity” is hosted in partnership with the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement

Register today at https://parliamentofreligions.org/focus24-registration/

Join Bill de Blasio tomorrow for FOCUS24 | Religion and Civic Spaces: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Unity. Bill de Blasio is an American political leader who served as the 109th mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021.

“Religion and Civic Spaces: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Unity” is hosted in partnership with the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement.

Register today at https://parliamentofreligions.org/focus24-registration/

to our Muslim family and all who observe around the world the start of this holiest month of Ramadan.

The | Faith, Democracy & Our Common Future: Shaping a Path Forward
series continues this Tuesday, March 12th.

Join us for this important dialogue hosted in partnership with the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement.

Join CEIE and the Parliament of the World's Religions for a webinar on Religion and Civic Spaces: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Unity on Tuesday, March 12th. This series can be purchased at a student admission rate of $30 and is recorded for future use. Learn more here and book your ticket!
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This observance of has been inspiring! We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our featured experts Dr. Sousan Abadian, Rev. Traci Blackmon, Rev. Jennifer Butler, and Rev. HPs. Phyllis Curott, as well as our colleagues who joined us in dialogue for "Women on the Front Lines of Defending Democracy".

The dialogue continues beyond the event, we invite you to explore these expert resources on the critical interconnectedness of faith, democracy, and women's rights.

Happy ! There is still time to join Rev. HPs. Phyllis Curott, Rev. Traci Blackmon, Rev. Jennifer Butler, and Dr. Sousan Abadian, for the second event of the series, FOCUS24 | Women on the Front Lines of Defending Democracy.

Phyllis Curott is a spiritual pioneer and the Co-Chair of the Women's Task Force at the Parliament of the World's Religions. As one of America’s first public Witches, teachers and advocates, she has spent more than 40 years helping Witchcraft become the fastest growing spirituality in America and expanding its reach across the globe. Phyllis is an attorney whose groundbreaking cases secured the legal rights of Witches, including the right to form religious organizations, perform legally binding marriages, perform rituals in public places, have religious holidays off from work, retain custody of children, wear or display symbols of faith, and more.

Book your ticket today by 11:30 am CST at https://parliamentofreligions.org/focus24-registration/

Marking a special commemoration of International Women’s Day join Rev. Traci Blackmon, Rev. Jennifer Butler, Dr. Sousan Abadian, and Rev. HPs. Phyllis Curott for the second event of the series, FOCUS24 | Women on the Front Lines of Defending Democracy.

The Rev. Traci Blackmon is a Trustee of the Parliament of the World's Religions and the former Executive Minister of Justice & Witness Ministries of The United Church of Christ. Initially ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Blackmon served in various ministry capacities for nine years prior to becoming ordained in the United Church of Christ and installed as the first woman and 18th pastor in the 159-year history of Christ The King United Church of Christ.

Learn more about the event at https://parliamentofreligions.org/events/women-on-the-front-lines-of-defending-democracy/

Marking a special commemoration of International Women’s Day join Rev. Jennifer Butler, Dr. Sousan Abadian, Rev. Traci Blackmon, and Rev. HPs. Phyllis Curott for the second event of the series, Women on the Front Lines of Defending Democracy.

Rev. Jennifer Butler is the Executive Director of Faith in Democracy, a newly launched effort to amplify the voices of religious leaders in support of democracy and human rights in the face of resurgent religious nationalism globally. Before turning her attention to global work, Rev. Butler led Faith in Public Life, a network of 50,000 religious leaders in the United States advancing social justice. Faith in Public Life’s organizing was instrumental in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, blocking discriminatory religious freedom bills, defending voting rights, and revitalizing a progressive religious voice in American public life. Butler served from 2014 to 2016 as the Chair of President Obama’s third Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Learn more about the event at https://parliamentofreligions.org/events/women-on-the-front-lines-of-defending-democracy/

Save the Date! Join us on March 12th for FOCUS24 | Religion and Civic Spaces: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Unity

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"Our job, our vocation, our calling, it sounds like a big bold one, but it is how do we change and make the faith factor more consistent with what our faiths really say." - Rev. Jim Wallis on "The Year of Democracy"

Learn more about the dialogue at https://parliamentofreligions.org/blog/focus24-series-kicks-off-with-year-of-democracy-event-featuring-rev-jim-wallis-dr-azza-karam-and-ian-bassin/

Marking a special commemoration of International Women’s Day, join Dr. Sousan Abadian, Rev. Jennifer Butler, Rev. Traci Blackmon, and Rev. HPs. Phyllis Curott for the second event of the series, FOCUS24 | Women on the Front Lines of Defending Democracy.

Dr. Sousan Abadian is the Executive Director of Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington. Her portfolio included preventing violent extremism, rights of religious minorities in the Middle East and South Asia, gender-based violence, and cultural restoration following atrocities. She has also served as a Fellow at M.I.T.’s Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values as well as at Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership.

Learn more about the event at https://parliamentofreligions.org/events/women-on-the-front-lines-of-defending-democracy/

Did you host an observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week this year? Don't miss the opportunity to be eligible for the H.M. King Abdullah II World Interfaith Harmony Week Prize.

You have till the 10th of March 🙏🏻
Document those events and post a report on our website!

We join the commemoration of by celebrating the incredible role of women of faith in the global interfaith movement, not just this month but every day!

At PoWR we affirm that interfaith history is . We celebrate the incredible contribution of the women who have shaped our organization's critical commitment to justice, peace, sustainability, and interfaith understanding in their communities and around the world.