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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
Interfaith Thanksgiving Party
Join us for an afternoon of celebration and gratitude at The French Club in Cambridge. This event is a wonderful opportunity to gather with people from different faith traditions: religious, spiritual and/or philosophical, to share in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Doors open at 1:30 pm. Come and go as you please for the next 2 hours. Spend as little or as much time as you wish. Enjoy delicious vegetarian snacks and soft drinks, engaging conversations, and displays that showcase
Sep 11
Faith perspectives on AI
I am currently compiling and editing an anthology on Pagan, polytheist, Heathen, and animist perspectives on generative artificial intelligence (genAI for short), and as part of that effort, I decided to research the views of other religions on genAI. Most faiths are rightly concerned about the human and environmental impacts of AI. Some suggest limiting its use in order to prevent the worst outcomes; others suggest avoiding its use altogether. Buddhist Buddhism and AI initia
Sep 11
Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival
The Immigration Partnership organizes the Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival (WRMFF) annually to facilitate greater discussion around migration and relocation. This is achieved by creating spaces for respectful interaction and dialogue. Storytelling is the oldest way to share and have impactful conversations around social issues. WRMFF serves as an educational tool that can influence perceptions and attitudes toward migrants by bringing attention to matters that affect b
Sep 2
CMW 10th Annual Radiant Ladies Night
October 3, 2026 5pm - 11pm The Gardens Event Centre 480 Hespeler Rd Unit 16b, Cambridge, ON Enjoy a buffet multicultural dinner, inspiring speakers, entertainment, a silent auction, and a lively dance floor - all in celebration of women’s strength, resilience, and leadership. Funds raised will support CMW's core services - Housing, Anti-Hate, and Gender-Based Violence services. All which provide innovative and culturally responsive programs for members of racialized communiti
Sep 2
Third Age Learning: Eras of Turmoil: 1960s and Now
A lecture series to explore the transformative social, political, and cultural movements of the 1960s and their lasting impact on democracy, identity, equality, conflict, and social change. The lectures will be in person at RIM Park in Waterloo, on eight consecutive Tuesdays, starting on October 13 and running through December 1, 2026. Registration is open and the early-bird deadline is Oct. 5, 2026.
Sep 2
Interfaith Grand River 25th Anniversary Meeting
Interfaith Grand River is marking our 25th anniversary, and we would love to gather with those who helped shape our story - including you. Please join us on Thursday, September 10 at 9:30 AM for a morning of connection, cake, and shared memories. We’ll be inviting attendees to tell short stories about IGR - moments that inspired you, made you laugh, or shaped you - something in your heart. However long you've been connected to IGR, whether from the first meeting back in 2001,
Aug 27
Reflection: Further Exploration of Divine Remedies for Our Age
by John McLaughlin At our July meeting, IGR members responded to the following question: 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? Despite criticisms of religion, renowned historians Arnold Toynbee and Will and Ariel Durant identified religion as the most potent driving force of civilization, making this inquiry essential. By the mid-1800s,
Aug 27
Reflection: Rest & Regeneration in Your Tradition
by John McLaughlin At our August meeting, IGR members shared contributions on the theme: “Rest and regeneration in your faith tradition”, an interesting theme considering how many of us struggle to balance response to the daily demands of life with the need to maintain our spiritual and physical health as we strive to meet these demands. Contributions were many and varied, with most contributors sharing calendar-based times for stepping back from work, such as a weekly day
Aug 27
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