The Parliament of the World’s Religions features impact makers in faith-based activism, scholarship, and community and the successful organizations they support – worldwide. The Parliament of the World’s Religions, modeled after the 1893 event of the same name held in Chicago during the Columbian World’s Exposition has been hailed as the world’s premier interfaith gathering since its centenary revival in Chicago in 1993. Parliament presenters will be featured in a five-day convening held at the Lakeside Center of McCormick Place in Chicago this August 14 - 18. Registration for the convening is now on sale.
More than 2,500 program applicants submitted this year for consideration in more than seven thematic categories, including Climate Action, Peace & Justice, Indigenous Peoples, Women & Girls, Next Generation, the Global Ethic, and Faith & Democracy. Programs were curated to meet a call for moving expressions in a blended format program of spiritual observances, artistic installations, film, performances, expert panels, and more.
The program at the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions brings together faith and religious leaders, academic and industry experts and institutions and grassroots organizers committed to interfaith dialogue and action. Among the featured luminaries are Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Wa’el Alzayat, Dr. Iyad Abumoghli, Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith and Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen M.D. (full list here)
“When people come to the Parliament they get to experience something that everybody longs for. They get to experience the world as we all long for it to be: peaceful, curious, open-hearted, and not just tolerant but grateful for our diversity.”
- Rev. HPs. Phyllis Curott, Program Chair
The Parliament of the World’s Religions welcomes all people dedicated to protecting democracy and human rights, fostering interfaith dialogue and action, and engaged in the peace, justice, and sustainability movements to the 2023 Parliament Convening. More than 600 programs will offer participants immersive learning experiences and countless community-building opportunities during the five-day event. Learn more about registration options, programming, and opportunities for communities at 2023PoWR.org.
"... Answering the ‘call to conscience’ on the Parliament's most ambitious theme yet, protecting freedom and democracy- our applicants overpowered us with brilliant and moving offerings of scholarship, performance, and faith-based activism from nearly 2,500 interested participants. We are thrilled to be sharing a stunning view of this impact, much that is yet to be seen on a global interfaith stage.”