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://lnkd.in/gCqX5nRC

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://lnkd.in/gG4VRSN6

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://lnkd.in/gfW9Uw3t

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 at https://lnkd.in/guva2q2M

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. Learn more about the event and explore recommended resources from our featured experts at https://lnkd.in/guva2q2M

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

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

Don't miss the next event in the #FOCUS24 series "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. Join Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean, PhD, 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 #FOCUS24 series at https://lnkd.in/gfW9Uw3t

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

Join us for the fourth event of the #FOCUS24 series "Strategies for Community Organizing and Civic Mobilization" on Thursday, April 18th. This workshop-style event delves into tools for positive action in community organizing for civic engagement in 2024. Accomplished activists explore tried and true strategies for fostering political participation, amplifying marginalized voices, and safeguarding fundamental freedoms. Through expert insights, we will chart a path toward a more inclusive and just society where all voices are heard and rights are protected. "Strategies for Community Organizing and Civic Mobilization" features Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean, PhD and Shun Tucker-Allen of Fair Count will guide participants through the use of tools and strategies that can be applied in online community organizing locally and internationally. Dr. Mary Nelson of DePaul University’s ABCD Institute will introduce participants to asset-based community development as an approach for community organizing for civic mobilization. Learn more about the event at https://lnkd.in/guva2q2M