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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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Musical Celebration of Easter
The Kitchener Ontario Stake Choir of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites all to its musical celebration of Easter, happening on Palm Sunday (March 29) evening at the Kitchener Stake Centre, 1250 Strasburg Rd. (at Bleams) in Kitchener. Admission is free. The choir, under the direction of Marhee Clifton, and other ensembles will perform a variety of Easter favourites including “I Heard Him Come,” “Via Dolorosa,” “Scenes from Gethsemane,” “Pie Jesu,” and Viv
Mar 19
Call for participants: Places of Worship as Third Places
Understanding the role of faith-based institutions in the City of Waterloo. Exploring how faith communities support connection, services, and belonging in our city. Undergraduate students from the Global Studies Department at Wilfrid Laurier University are conducting research in collaboration with the City of Waterloo. This project is part of the course Social Innovations in the City (GS/SE 364). The team is researching how places of worship function as community "third spac
Mar 18
Jewish Learning Series: The Union Kommando, presented by Jake Sivak
Temple Shalom Lifelong Learning invites you to The Union Kommando: The Story of an Ammunition Factory in the Heart of Auschwitz Sat. April 11th, 2026 Following service & Oneg (approx. 12:30pm) Presented by Jacob Sivak Jacob Sivak, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, is a retired professor with a long career as a teacher and researcher in the School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo. Since retiring, he has published many articles and made several in pe
Mar 18
Screening of "From Earth to Sky"
Thursday March 26 7:00 pm at Zion United Church 215 Peel St New Hamburg The Wilmot Indigenous Relations Working Group will host the film From Earth to Sky -- an invitation to explore the story of unique and accomplished Indigenous architects as they design and complete extraordinary buildings in communities across North America and Turtle Island. There is no charge. Donations to support WIRIWG expenses are appreciated.
Mar 18
March 29: Tea & Tales at GRU
MARCH 29: TEA AND TALES AFTER THE SERVICE (approximately 11:45 a.m.) Grand River Unitarian Congregation welcomes all to this special service. It is located at 299 Sydney St. South, Kitchener. Free parking is available. Connecting from the heart. We're in for a treat March 29. Mark your calendars for a combined educational and social event. The service will feature special guests Fauzia Mazhar and the Coalition of Muslim Women of KW and will be followed by Tea and Tales. This
Mar 18
IGR Members are invited to a Leadership Breakfast with the Hon. Jason Kenney
The Centre for Public Ethics at Martin Luther University College is pleased to announce a special Leadership Breakfast on March 27, 2026, on the topic of Faith and Public Life featuring the Hon. Jason Kenney. The Hon. Jason Kenney recently concluded a 25‑year career in public service. First elected to Parliament in 1997, he served in senior opposition roles and held a number of major cabinet portfolios in the Harper Government. He subsequently served as Alberta’s 18th Premier
Mar 18
SiNG in SOLIDARITY
Sunday, March 22 4 - 5 pm Trillium Lutheran Church, 22 Willow Street, Waterloo Feeling anxious or powerless? Unsure of how to respond to increased intolerance towards our neighbours, both near and far? Are you looking for a way to respond to cultural division with LOVE and INCLUSION? Come and use your voice! Inspired by the Singing Resistance movement in Minneapolis, citizens from all walks of life are invited to SING IN SOLIDARITY on March 22, 4 pm. We will be learning song
Mar 18
Parliament of the World's Religions Statement on Interfaith Responsibility in a Time of Rising Authoritarianism
Around the world, communities are witnessing a troubling rise in fear‑based governance, shrinking civic space, and the targeting of vulnerable groups. These developments are not isolated events, nor are they confined to one nation or community. They remind us that injustice grows when silence replaces solidarity. In the face of systemic cruelty counter to the values fundamental to all religions, and to the democratic ideals to which the United States has long aspired - we wil
Feb 12
Hearts of Freedom Book Launch
You are invited to celebrate the courage and resilience of refugees at the Hearts of Freedom Book Launch, Sunday, February 15, 2-4 pm at the First Hmong Mennonite Church, 93 Doon Rd. Kitchener. More than 210,000 refugees fled South Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos to settle in Canada between 1975 and 1997. At this event, hear about refugee experiences and groundbreaking resettlement through author readings by Michael J. Molloy and Peter Duchinsky. Also, learn about Canada’s current
Feb 12
Encounter World Religions New Winter Series
Our friends at Encounter World Religions are hosting a learning series called Sound, Spaces, and Celebrations – The Feel of the World's Religions Summary: In this series, we will explore how we experience the world’s religions with our senses. Together we will encounter soundscapes, sacred spaces, the experiences of key holidays that mark festivities and remembrance, and learn how adherents learn from and use their sacred texts. Each of these talks will explore the richness o
Jan 22
Screening of "Thinking Beyond the Market: a film about genuinely affordable housing"
January 26 at 7pm Kitchener Public Library Outside of Kitchener? Find other screenings .
Jan 22
Walking Together in Reconciliation Quilt Project
This Reconciliation Quilt Project is a collaborative effort that will bring together community members who are both indigenous and allies to create quilt squares that reflect our shared journey toward reconciliation and healing. The completed quilt will be assembled and displayed as a lasting symbol of community connection, learning, and commitment to this ongoing work. It will then be auctioned off to raise funds toward Crow Shield Lodges work ( https://www.crowshieldlodge.c
Dec 15, 2025
Spirituality and Aging Webinars
You are invited to register for each of our upcoming webinars. These webinars are free of charge and open to everyone interested in spirituality and aging! You can find more information and register for any and all of these webinars by going to this link: Encore Webinar Series Registration Web Page
Dec 15, 2025
Recording of Presentation: The Challenge of Lasting Peace in the Middle East
The Challenge of Lasting Peace in the Middle East is the title of a presentation and Q&A by Jon Allen on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Forest Hill United Church in Kitchener. You can watch the event here . Jon Allen is currently a Senior Fellow at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History at the University of Toronto. From 2006 to 2010, he was Canada’s Ambassador to Israel. Jon is also Chair of Rozana Canada, the Canadian branch of an international n
Dec 15, 2025
Meditation at Lake Monastery
18th December 7-8pm The Sikh community is invited to a meditation session at Lake Monastery
Dec 15, 2025
Share your thoughts on the WRDSB Strategic Plan
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has launched the Strategic Plan Community Consultation Survey. The survey is open to WRDSB students, parents, families, caregivers and community members and will gather information on how we can continue to improve our efforts to support the educational needs of students in the WRDSB. We are asking for your participation and support in sharing this survey. Through this survey we are seeking feedback on the current WRDSB Multi-
Nov 15, 2025
Bring Hope Home Campaign
On December 2nd, SHOW (Supportive Housing of Waterloo) is joining the global GivingTuesday movement and launching our "Bring Hope Home" campaign. The holiday season should be a time of warmth, safety, and belonging — yet for many in our community, that feeling of home remains out of reach. Through SHOW's supportive housing and wrap-around programs, we're helping residents rebuild their lives with dignity, care, and hope. This year, our goal is to raise $35,000.00 to ensur
Nov 15, 2025
Concordia Choirs Christmas Concert
Sunday 7 December at 3pm Concordia Choirs Christmas concert Concordia Club 429 Ottawa Street South Kitchener, Ontario, N2M 3P6 Free but donations are welcome https://www.concordiaclub.ca/events/
Nov 15, 2025
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