In recognition and celebration of the 2023 UNs’ World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Interfaith Build for Unity Subcommittee of Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity–a diverse group of individuals from a variety of different faith backgrounds, belief systems, and spiritual practices who unite to build affordable homes for El Paso County families through the Interfaith Build for Unity Project– is celebrating with the "Building the Beloved Community" Initiative. Overall, the full initiative will focus on the topic of "Building the Beloved Community, "a term originally coined by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to describe "a community that includes diversity and allows for tension undergirded by love to lead to transformation to create a community of justice, equal opportunity, and dignity for all." From Feb 1st- Feb 7th, daily “Building the Beloved Community” events and activities planned during this week can be accessed via Pikes Peak Habitat For Humanity’s new interactive webpage which will provide opportunities for individuals to learn more about the initiative, read some prayers from different faith traditions & belief systems, find interfaith resources, and learn about the racial homeownership gap and other barriers to housing. Additionally, on Sunday Feb 5th, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity & the Pikes Peak Interfaith Coalition are coming together to put on an interactive, interfaith dialogue event for faith leaders and individuals throughout El Paso County. During the event, attendees will be able to learn more about this important global initiative, hear about barriers to homeownership and the racial homeowernship gap, have an opportunity to participate in a unique interfaith dialogue experience surrounding the topic of housing affordability with individuals from diverse backgrounds, faith traditions, and spiritual practices, and hear from a panel of experts. Finally, from Friday Feb 3rd-Friday Feb 5th, Interfaith America, a national interfaith organization in the United States will be creating a short 7-8 minute documentary highlighting our Interfaith Build for Unity. Because of this, we will be hosting a special filmed volunteer opportunity on our construction site, bringing together volunteers from diverse faiths together to work on the interfaith house. Volunteers will also sign the wood framing of the house with prayers, blessings, and words of encouragement from their belief systems.