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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
AI: an opportunity for multi-faith engagement
By Yvonne Aburrow I was very excited to see that Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”) is about artificial intelligence (AI), together with a historic apology for the Church's role in slavery. This is a subject that is definitely something that people of faith should engage with and comment on. As a Tolkien fan, I was also delighted that he quoted Tolkien (in section 213). The encyclical has been very well-received by most Pagans who have
May 27
May 2026 Newsletter
If you missed our May 2026 newsletter, you can check it out at the link below:
May 17
Brian Carwana: Why Religious Literacy Matters in Canada
Our friend, Brian Carwana from Encounter World Religions, has an excellent article in his recent blog about the value of educating students to increase "religious literacy" in society. Religious literacy is a big part of the goals of Interfaith Grand River and we're happy to support Encounter World Religions in their parallel efforts. Here's the link: https://religionsgeek.com/index.php/2026/05/13/why-religious-literacy-matters-in-canada/
May 17
“We All Belong Here” Campaign in Waterloo Region
by Jay Moore At our Members’ Meeting on 14 May 2026, held at the Waterloo Wellington Buddhist Monastery and Meditation Centre, (a.k.a. The Lake Monastery) our guests, Fauzia Baig and Cheryl Grove, are leaders in the Waterloo Region anti-hate campaign called “We All Belong Here.” Brice Balmer led us in some discussions where we shared our own thoughts and feelings about belonging, about the campaign and about our community. It was beneficial to hear about our many experiences
May 17
Promoting Spiritual Renewal
by John McLaughlin "The vitality of men's belief in God is dying out in every land," observed Baha'u'llah in the latter part of the 19th century - an early symptom of a decline in faith that has since then continued, particularly in the West, and has spread far beyond belief in God. In a recent article in the New York Times, journalist David Brooks reflected on the decline of faith in the United States, “not only religious faith but many other kinds”, and diagnosed American c
May 17
All Nations Grand River Water Walk
Support All Nations Grand River Water Walk. An invitation to a fundraiser and education event with Water Walk leader Mary Anne Caibaiosai. The event is a spaghetti dinner on Saturday May 23 at Stirling Ave Mennonite Church at 6 pm. Join us for an evening of good food, stories, singing, drumming, and dancing on Saturday, May 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church in Kitchener. Everyone is invited to share memories of the Grand River and ideas for action
May 17
Thinking In Lyrics (May)
by Jan Hansen I often find myself thinking in song lyrics. This is one in a series of short articles about some songs and a few of the thoughts that they prompt in me. None of these songs were written for a faith-based setting, but all of them have some elements that relate to faith, philosophy, or world view. Rainy Day People (Gordon Lightfoot) There are so many points in common between various faiths, practices and philosophies. One of them is how we are invited to treat
May 17
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