Emerald Hills Institute builds an inclusive community through active conversations among different faiths, cultures, and world views. Our differences are opportunities for connection, and we find compassionate ways to support each other through the channels of art, culture, humanities, education, and stewardship.
Emerald Hills Institute supports the sharing of ideas – but true change happens in partnership with action. Our vision is to enable the actions of service to others whenever possible as it leads to supporting, strengthening, and nurturing our shared and diverse community.
Emerald Hills Institute (or EHI) was founded as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization by a group of dedicated volunteers in Salt Lake City, Utah – citizens of the world who have been drawn to this area and now call it home. Our principle motivation is to do good for the community we live in. Emerald Hills Institute receives donations and is supported by business people and professionals, and consistently achieves and efficient, high level of output due to the support of many committed volunteers.
Statement from Emerald Hills Institute With deep sorrow and heartfelt respect, we at Emerald Hills Institute join the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a
On March 19, Emerald Hills Institute held an interfaith iftar at the Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville Campus. This special gathering brought together students from diverse faiths and
Avenues Ramadan Dinner The shared purpose of the Avenues Interfaith Ramadan dinner was to build bridges of interfaith friendship, respectfully learn from each other, and for our children to
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We are excited to invite you to a unique and meaningful Kintsugi Workshop, where you’ll explore the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold — transforming cracks...
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Dance, Culture, and Community! THE 22ND MULTICULTURAL ETHNIC DANCE FESTIVAL Bridging Cultures Through Dance Date: May 31 Time: 4 PM...
It is remarkably easy to relax into viewing all the world as endless encounters of “us” versus “them”. Through service and mutual appreciation, this core of volunteers quickly recognized that those things which are common among all people – a desire for health and safety, security for our children, and peaceful society – far outweigh the differences, and whatever differences there are such as language, background, and traditions can be explored and appreciated.
