Parliament of Worlds Religion 2004 Barcelona

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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ASSEMBLY
Be one of 1,000 Parliament participants to join in a challenging two-day Assembly process that will address four pressing global issues:
Supporting refugees worldwide;
Eliminating international debt for developing countries; . Overcoming religiously motivated violence; and • Increasing access to clean water.
Assembly participants will be inspired to commit to "simple and profound acts" in ther home communities that will have local impact and global implications. See pages 43-46 for more information.
PARLIAMENT ACADEMY
If you are between the ages of 16 and 30, register for the Parliament Academy and experience the broad variety of the world's religious and spiritual traditions in an engaging, educational environment geared towards young people. Participate in training workshops on Religious Freedom and Conflict Resolution and in leadership forums that support the efforts of young people to make a positive difference in the world. Over 30 colleges, universities, and seminaries are participating in the Parliament Academy. See page 64 for more information.
Summary of Activities
PARTNER CITIES
During the week of the Parliament event, the Goldin Institute for International Partnership and Peace will sponsor 15 programs that feature grassroots activists and religious leaders involved in the Partner Cities Program. This series of programs will address critical issues, highlight best practices, and build the capacity of interreligious initiatives around the world. Accordingly, program leaders will serve on panel discussions, lead guided conversations and help introduce the Partner Cities Program to the thousands of participants attending the Parliament. See pages 70-71 for more information.
OFF-SITE PROGRAMS
Many Barcelona groups, organizations, communities, churches, mosques, temples, etc. will be holding off-site events to celebrate the Parliament. See page 77 for more information.
SOLIDARITY FAIR
Visit the Fair at the Forum and learn about non-profits, community organizations and educational institutions from around the world working together to promote understanding and cooperation among diverse religious and spiritual communities. The Fair provides an excellent opportunity to talk with others, to share knowledge and explore how you can become more involved in local peace efforts while connecting with others from other regions of the world. See page 78 for more information.
PARLIAMENT BY THE SEA
This unique venue - just a five-minute walk south of the Forum Site offers four unique experiences open to Parliament and Forum participants alike: A Walk Through Time exhibit depicting the evolution of the Earth and life on it; a "sacred space" set aside for prayer, meditation and contemplation; a labyrinth; and a major venue celebrating the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the Sikh scriptures, along with seminars, films, exhibits, observances, and the serving of langar, a free blesses vegetarian meal. See pages 7475 for more information.
People come to the Parliament seeking new understanding more than agreements or solutions. In the conversations and dialogues of the Parliament, we hope that people will hold in their consciousness the following ways of interacting and goals for the experience:
listen and be listened to so that all speakers can be heard;
speak and be spoken to in a respectful manner;
develop or deepen mutual understanding;
learn about the perspective of others and reflect on one's own views; and discover new insights.
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