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.
On October 20, Emerald Hills Institute brought together approximately 15 volunteers from different backgrounds for a service project with Globus Relief, helping prepare donated medical supplies for shipment to communities
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Emerald Hills Institute and the United Against Hate Coalition brought community members together for an interfaith panel marking the beginning of United Against Hate Week.
Emerald Hills Institute participated in the 2026 G20 Interfaith Forum, held October 15–17 in Salt Lake City under the theme “Resilient Hope, Shared Future.” The gathering brought together faith leaders,
Today, we honor the memory of M. Fethullah Gülen (Hocaefendi), whose lifelong dedication to education, interfaith dialogue, and service to humanity continues to inspire people around the world. His
As part of Emerald Hills Institute’s Know Your Candidates Initiative, community members participated in two engaging visits with Ben McAdams and Riley Owen. Each visit offered an opportunity to learn
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Emerald Hills Institute had the privilege of joining the First Presbyterian Church community in Salt Lake City for a memorable morning of fellowship and
Dear Friends, Join the Cottonwood Heights Interfaith Coalition and Emerald Hills Institute for a Community Thanksgiving Interfaith Gathering! Come together with neighbors of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds to celebrate...
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...
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.
