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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
Concordia Choirs Christmas Concert
Annual Christmas Concert
"Sparkling Nights and Musical Delights"
Featuring the Concordia Choirs and the Children's Choir
Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM
At The Concordia Club, Kitchener, ON
(429 Ottawa St S)
Free Admission - donations accepted upon entry
12 minutes ago
So Much to be Thankful For
by Sandy Milne Quick, what were you doing two weeks ago? Me? I was celebrating Thanksgiving. I stopped in at M&M Meats to buy some Oktoberfest sausages. I added some cabbage rolls in memory of my mother and some garlic bread for my youngest grandchild. I didn’t think once about whether I was close to the limit on my credit card, or if there would be money in the bank to pay the bill when it arrived. I headed out to TJ’s Farm Fresh for potatoes and pumpkins and garlic and
3 days ago
Women's Interfaith Symposium: Love of God
Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association - Central West Ontario Region presents: Interfaith Symposium Love of God: A panel discussion Interfaith perspectives Women-only event. Sisters of all faiths are warmly invited Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Guest arrival at 1:30 pm Venue: Humanity House 154 Ainslie St N, Cambridge, ON N1R 3P5 Refreshments will be served after the programme Please scan the QR code to register, or contact 647 831 9747 (Raazia)
3 days ago
IGR Winter Campus Interfaith Event Planning
By Jeff Wilson Last year, in partnership with several local organizations, IGR held our first annual Winter campus interfaith event at Renison University College (on the University of Waterloo campus). We gathered students from various faith traditions as a panel to discuss what spiritual gifts they receive from the natural environment, and how these motivate people in their faith communities to protect and give back to the ecosystem. It’s time to start planning our next even
3 days ago
Renison University College Presents: Belonging Is Something We Build: A Community Book Celebration
Celebrate the launch of Dr. Crystena Parker-Shandal’s new book with an afternoon of live music, children’s activities, refreshments, and community connection. This event is free and family-friendly, with something for everyone! Sunday, November 15, 20261:00 pm - 4:00 pm Victoria Park Pavilion 80 Schneider AveKitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Free event!
3 days ago
Laurier Wellbeing in Film Forum Presents
The Hands That Feed Us Monday, 9 November 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (ET) Steckle Heritage Farm • Kitchener ON Join us for a documentary and discussion about farming access and affordability in Waterloo Region. Director Devon Cooke in attendance! The Waterloo Region Community Garden Network and LWIFF are excited to invite you to a screening of the documentary, The Hands That Feed Us, a feature-length documentary that visits five different farms across Canada to ask the
3 days ago
President's Report: AGM 2026
by Jay Moore Interfaith Grand River Annual General Meeting 8 October 2026 President’s Report This report will describe the activities of Interfaith Grand River through the past 12 months in general and, specifically, the activities of the Steering Committee during that period. The president of IGR is also the Chair of the Steering Committee and this report will reflect that fact. The foundational activity of IGR is holding monthly meetings where participants are invi
3 days ago
Reading from our October Meeting
Some people requested a copy of the reading that Jay did at the opening of our October Member's Meeting. You can find it below. More Than We Deserve By Robert Walsh I heard the Second Brandenburg Concerto played in honor of Bach’s 300th birthday, and I was swept away. I remembered a story about the people who send messages into outer space. Someone suggested sending a piece by Bach. The reply was “But that would be bragging.” Some say we get what we deserve in life, but I do
3 days ago
44th World Religions Conference
44th World Religions Conference From Battlegrounds to Common Grounds The World Religions Conference Organizing Committee, invites everyone the 44th World Religions Conference, taking place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Lazaridis Auditorium, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo. This year's timely and thought-provoking theme is: “From Battlegrounds to Common Grounds” At a time when conflicts and divisions continue to challenge our world, the co
3 days ago
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