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.
Emerald Hills Institute is deeply saddened by the passing of Pamela Atkinson, a beloved community leader whose compassion and tireless service touched countless lives across Utah. Pamela was a warm
We were delighted to host one of the monthly meetings of the newly forming Cottonwood Heights Interfaith Coalition at Emerald Hills Institute. It was a meaningful opportunity to come together,
On September 19, 2026, Emerald Hills Institute spent a wonderful evening with youth and families from a South Jordan congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The
On September 20, Emerald Hills Institute joined the Japanese Church of Christ following its Sunday service to share Noah’s Pudding, also known as Ashura, along with a message of interfaith
Emerald Hills Institute was honored to participate in the UNA-USA Utah Chapter’s International Day of Peace celebration, held in collaboration with the Utah Indonesian Community. EHI Executive Director Zeynep Kariparduc
The Eradicate Hate Global Summit is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary gatherings dedicated to preventing hate-fueled violence. It brings together survivors, researchers, policymakers, community leaders, and frontline professionals from
Dear Friends, Take a pause and join us for an afternoon of creativity, cultural learning, and connection! Emerald Hills Institute invites you to Setting Apart a Sacred Space, a hands-on...
A coat sitting in your closet could make a real difference for someone facing the cold. Emerald Hills Institute invites you to join our Winter Clothing Drive to support unhoused...
Hi Friends, Join Emerald Hills Institute for a hands-on afternoon of Turkish cooking! Learn to prepare three delicious dishes, connect with fellow food lovers, and enjoy the flavors of Türkiye...
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.
