Building a Stronger Interfaith Community in Cottonwood Heights
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,
Sharing Sweet Traditions: Noah’s Pudding Night with South Jordan Youth
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
Sharing Noah’s Pudding (Ashura) and a Message of Harmony
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
Celebrating the International Day of Peace
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
Together Against Hate: EHI at the 2026 Eradicate Hate Global Summit
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
doTERRA Helps EHI Students Start the Year Strong
doTERRA Helps EHI Students Start the Year Strong A heartfelt thank-you to doTERRA for generously donating 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to the K–12 students of Emerald Hills Institute!
EHI Youth Remember 9/11 Through Service
On September 11, 2026, Emerald Hills Institute Youth led a meaningful service project honoring the memory of 9/11 while supporting unsheltered youth in our community. Designed as a youth engagement
Emerald Hills Institute Appoints Zeynep Kariparduc as Executive Director
The Emerald Hills Institute Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Zeynep Kariparduc as Executive Director. A member of EHI since 2010, Zeynep has served as Board
Remembering September 11: 25 Years of Remembrance, Unity, and Service
Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Emerald Hills Institute remembers with deep respect and sorrow the thousands of innocent lives lost, as well as the families, first