The Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago has AN ENTIRE WEEK of events planned for WIHW. The Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago in composed of the spiritual and executive leaders representing over six million believers in eight historic religious traditions—Baha’i, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, and Zoroastrianism. Our event is a Breakfast-Forum on February 7th: Breakfast is using the WIHW theme: “We Are All Connected By Compassion.” A viewing of the TV program: "Different Drummers" on WIHW from Feb. 3. This program broadcast is available on YouTube internationally and on the CRLMC website. Additionally the high school seniors who are winners of an essay contest on the WIHW theme will recieve the “Malala Yusufzai Prize.” The Forum has the theme: "Iterfaith Relationships and Advocacy in a Culture of Violence." Presenters include four Council Members and the Honorable Alicia Alvarez, States Attorney for Cook County, who is the highest ranking legal officer for over 10 Million citizens. The CRLMC is accenting future leaders in the interfaith movement. Rev. Dr. Larry Ulrich, Chair of 2013 WIHW

INTER FAITH HARMONY BREAKFAST Faiths Together in Lambeth is arranging a breakfast event at Streatham Friends Meeting House between 8am and 10am on Thursday 14th February 2013. The breakfast will be an event for World Interfaith Harmony Week which the United Nations has designated for the third time in 2013. Please contact FTiL if you would like to receive an invitation. Location : Streatham Friends Meeting House, Redlands Way, Roupell Park Estate, Brixton Hill, SW2 3LU

The Interfaith Harmony Breakfast in Skopje, Macedonia aims to promote the World Interfaith Harmony Week, facilitate dynamic activities and create a space for exchange of thought, reflections, insights, dialogue on the theme. Encourage representatives of different sectors, starting from foreign diplomats, NGO and IO sector, representatives of religious institutions and political leaders to initiate voluntarily programs and activities promoting peace and harmony; and to strengthen partnership and mutual support in promoting Interfaith Harmony. The Interfaith Harmony Breakfast in Skopje is based on the call of the United Nations about the World Interfaith Harmony Week during February 2013 in order to build peace, love and respect for all faiths. Referring to the different faiths and cultures in Macedonia unity in diversity has not only to be maintained but to be strengthened as respect for other faiths is of global importance. Youth Organization “Shpresa” believe that Youth is the strongest power in the world. Young people should promote respect and the sense of friendship among faiths and present is the requisites for building peace and harmony in Macedonia.

Wellspring Centre, is a place of hospitality operated by the Sisters of St. Martha, on the campus of St. Francis Xavier University. We are hosting a ritual celebration with the Buddhist, Islamic and Christian communities who each use this space for prayer/mediation. We will mingle our prayers into a font of water, a Wellspring in which we gather our collective wisdom. We will also hang a symbol from each community in a small prayer/quiet room creating a space for all traditions. The Sisters of St. Martha are members of the Sisters of Charity Federation NGO at the UN. Sister Caroljean Willie SC, is the current NGO person for the Federation.

The Universal Worship is a religion that celebrates the unifying divine principle behind all religions of humanity. We accept the scriptures and traditions of all religions and believe divine wisdom comes from all sources. By worshipping all equally, without cultural or religious bias, a transformative atmosphere is created where the worshippers connect with God, and God with the worshippers. We light candles for the world's religions, and use prayer, music, imagery, and meditations from all traditions to bring people together in a simple service that is an archetypal symbol of unity. The Universal worship was founded in Paris in 1921, and is now performed around the world. Ordained Ministers of the Universal Worship are titled Cherags (trans: lamp), who facilitate the service in many countries throughout the world. Ministers of the Universal Worships perform Weddings, Receptions of Infants, Funeral and Services at the Gravesite, House Blessings, and Spiritual Healing. This Universal Worship service will be led by Rev. Shahabuddin David Less, the Worldwide Head of the Universal Worship. Rev. Less has been celebrating the Universal Worship service for 40 years. This event will be live broadcasted on the internet at 10 a.m. EST from on Sunday, February 3rd, from the following URL: https://new.livestream.com/accounts/2269043/events/1841559

2 events for interfaith harmony week done by an interfaith youth service group, Capital Area Interfaith Friends (www.caifriends.org), partner with 9/11 Unity Walk (911unitywalk.org). Feb 3, 2013, prepare and serve a meal to the homeless at Calvary Women's Shelter. Make lovely valentines day cards with the women there. Decorate cupcakes. Feb 9, 2013, CAIF is co-sponsoring a Hunger Banquet with 2 other interfaith youth service groups at an Arlington Church. The Hunger Banquet is an educational experience, participants dramatize what hunger looks like in the world and learn what they can do.

Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond Presents: Festival of Faiths in Recognition of the United Nation's World Interfaith Harmony Week Thursday, February 7th, 6-8:30 p.m. LOCATION: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5600 Monument Ave. , Richmond, VA. Activities: ICGR Members and friends are invited to participate in a Festival of Faiths in recognition of the United Nation's World Interfaith Harmony Week. Join us for diverse expressions of joyful celebrations including cultural entertainment with music, dance and song: Indian Classical dancers, Dan and Nancy from Unity, Unification Church singers, Klezm'Or'Ami'm - a Klezmer band from Congregation Or Ami Faith groups displays of materials unique or special to their traditions and practices.

The 'Abrahamic Reunion', a group of Muslim, Christian, Jewish and Druze religious leaders will hold a public gathering in the Galilee town of Safed/Tsfat. Events include: -a walking tour with the religious and women leaders through the old Jewish quarter and the the Artists Quarter/old Arab quarter -meeting with leading rabbis to promote a spirit of tolerance in the town - a private dinner for the religious leaders An open public event at "The Khan of the White Donkey" in the Artist's Quarter, from 6-9 PM. An evening of dialogue, blessings and music, with the Theme to be "Is Religion the Key to Peace?"

Houses of Faith Tour February 2 – 9. Individual faith communities will open their doors and offer hospitality to visitors. You are invited to have an opportunity to learn about our faith cultures in Carbondale. No reservation is necessary. Just drop in! Saturday, February 2 1:00pm – 2:30pm Dayemi Tariqat (Sufi) 2271 S. Illinois Ave On Old 13 Near Arnold's (618) 559-0489

Houses of Faith Tour February 2 – 9. Individual faith communities will open their doors and offer hospitality to visitors. You are invited to have an opportunity to learn about our faith cultures in Carbondale. No reservation is necessary. Just drop in! Saturday, February 2 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Film Viewing: Globalized Soul Carbondale Public Library Parking on Monroe St. Globalized Soul chronicles the worldwide phenomenon of interreligious or interfaith dialogue. More and more, spiritual leaders and activists are coming together in search of unity and harmony in addressing the crises facing humanity and the earth.