2023 Parliament of the World's Religions

From the Parliament of the World's Religions website: "In August of 2023, the Parliament of the World’s Religions returns to the birthplace of the modern interfaith movement after 30 years away to celebrate 130 years of history in the city of Chicago. Parliament Convenings attract participants from more than 200 diverse religious, indigenous, and secular beliefs and more than 80 nations.

Registrants enjoy access to all the plenary sessions, hundreds of breakout sessions, art & cultural exhibits, performances, a film festival, and countless opportunities to connect with individuals and organizations committed to justice, peace, and sustainability at the world’s largest and most inclusive interfaith conference.

The 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions will be hosted in McCormick Place Lakeside Center (2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616) from August 14-18, 2023."

This event is the world’s largest, most diverse, and inclusive interfaith convening of people of faith, spirituality, and goodwill. Its origins are rooted in the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, where the historic first convening of the World Parliament of Religions created a global platform for engagement of religions of the east and west.

And our very own Rev. James Trapp will be a speaker at this year's event! Stay tuned for complete details on the two sessions he will be speaking in: Global Ethics Symposium and IS RACISM FAKE NEWS?

Registration for this event CANNOT be done through this event listing on Eventbrite. You must get your tickets and hotel registration directly via the Parliament of the World's Religions website here:

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This is a huge event and sometimes people become overwhelmed. To help, Rev. Dave Lyman will host a WOW Wednesday on July 26th called "How to Attend the Parliament of the World’s Religions Effectively" so mark your calendars!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

McCormick Place - Lakeside Center, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, United States