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IGR Community News
Announcements, Newsletters & Activities
IGR members are connected to many different religious, spiritual, ethnic, and cultural groups, and love to share what’s happening in their communities. Check out our new Community News section to see events and activities shared by IGR members!
Please note that while all events and activities posted on the Community Events blog are submitted by Interfaith Grand River members, they are not necessarily endorsed, supported by, or vetted by Interfaith Grand River as an organization.
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Introducing the Hospice Chaplaincy Resources [video]
An introduction to the Interfaith Grand River Multi-faith Hospice Chaplaincy Resource, showing what's included and how to navigate the resource.
May 11
Encyclical Reading Group on Magnifica Humanitas
This fall, The Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) invites you to join a small-group reading experience of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity). This encyclical explores a vital question for our time: What does it mean to safeguard the human person in the age of Artificial Intelligence? As AI technologies become increasingly embedded in our daily lives, Pope Leo XIV offers this reflection as a gift to the world, calling us to deepen our underst
2 days ago
Reflections from the July IGR Meeting
by Jay Moore "Which teaching(s) (conceptual or practical) of your religion would you prescribe as remedies for the illnesses, whether spiritual, social or political, that are afflicting humanity?" In the Unitarian tradition, there are many points of view and no one revered source of truth is promoted. Consequently, there are many opinions among Unitarians about the remedies to the ills of humanity. However, there are guides for our individual searches and for the functions of
Jul 28
Special Meeting of the Steering Committee about Antisemitism
by Jay Moore In early July, the Steering Committee held a special meeting and I thought it important that members of IGR know what we did and why. A few weeks earlier, John McLaughlin and Judith Oudejans, both members of the Baha’i faith, sent a letter to the Steering Committee asking us to address a concern that they decided to raise with us. There has been more reporting in recent times about the rise of antisemitism in Canada, particularly since the war in Gaza has proceed
Jul 28
Model Youth Justice Retreat & Leadership Program
A non-denominational peace and justice program/camp is offering a youth retreat and leadership program August 7-9 this summer. Here's a link with quite a bit of information: https://kairoscanada.org/support-youth-in-their-quest-for-peace-and-justice The program is called Model Youth Justice and is aimed at youth 15-30 years old.
Jul 28
Learning to be Brave with Speaker Bishop Mariann Budde
Hosted by Sojourners President Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, this free webinar will feature Bishop Budde, author of We Can Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, for a timely conversation about courage, faith, and the moments that call us to speak and act. This is not only a conversation for clergy or public leaders. It is for anyone trying to live faithfully in this moment. It is for those who are asking: How do I speak truth without losing compassion? How do I remain gro
Jul 28
Christian Science Chaplaincy Resources
Christian Science, more formally known as the Church of Christ, Scientist is a religious denomination founded in the United States in 1879 by Mary Baker Eddy (1821–1910), author of the book that contains the definitive statement of its teaching, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures (1875). Christian Science church, Kitchener Caring for Christian Science patients Caring for the Christian Scientist Patient (PDF) - please note that this is a UK resource which references
Jul 10
Nature as a teacher
Which teachings (conceptual or practical) of your religion would you prescribe as remedies for the illnesses, whether spiritual, social or political, that are afflicting humanity?
Jul 3
June 2026 Newsletter
If you missed our June 2026 newsletter, you can check it out at the link below:
Jun 24
World Religions Conference Call for Speakers
Call for Speakers 44th World Religions Conference Peace and Greetings, Continuing a proud Canadian tradition spanning 44 years, we are pleased to announce that the 44th World Religions Conference will be held on: Sunday, November 22, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (tentative) Venue Lazaridis Hall Auditorium Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Conference Theme From Battlegrounds to Common Ground Resolving the Conflicts Before the End This year's theme calls upon f
Jun 23
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