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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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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
18 hours 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)
4 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!
4 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
4 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
4 days ago
Thanksgiving Event
By Yvonne Aburrow The second annual Interfaith Grand River Thanksgiving event (on Sunday 18th October) was a great success. There were guests from several different faith traditions, lots of activities, and delicious food. We had banners representing 8 different faith traditions (Buddhism, Christianity, Earth-based traditions, Hinduism, Indigenous spirituality, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism), fall-themed decorations, a display of interfaith books and posters, a tessellating act
Oct 19
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
Centre for Mutual Wellbeing (CMW) Impact Report 2025
CMW's 2025 Impact Report is out now. You can read it here: https://files.constantcontact.com/3c6b5ce6901/d81586db-4cb7-4edc-b67b-14c61f6fdb7b.pdf
Aug 27
Together Across Generations (TAG) Initiative
HelpAge Canada is partnering with GrandPals to strengthen intergenerational belonging in communities across Canada. Through the Together Across Generations (TAG) initiative, ten communities across the country will receive the support they need to bring older adults and students together through high-quality programming centred on shared experiences, friendship and storytelling. If your organization is interested in participating, you can apply to be one of the communities sel
Aug 27
Resources for Gatherings and Discussions on Climate (Sojourners)
You might be interested in this Climate Communication Guide Climate Comm from Sojourners, the faith-based publication, for more effective gatherings and discussions on climate.
Aug 27
Canadian Interfaith Conversation Statements on Antisemitism & Islamophobia
Interfaith Grand River endorses the statements of our colleagues at the national interfaith organization Canadian Interfaith Conversation about Antisemitism and Islamophobia. This follows our recent Steering Committee meeting where we discussed Antisemitism.
Aug 27
Hearts Open for Everyone (HOPE) Seeking Cultural Ambassadors
We are reaching out to ask for your support in helping us recruit Cultural Ambassadors for the Cultures United: A Global Journey of Food, Stories, and Connections, taking place during the 4th Annual Multicultural Festival of Elmira on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Our Cultural Ambassadors are at the heart of this event, creating an immersive and interactive cultural experience for attendees of all ages. They help festival-goers experience the richness of cultures from around
Aug 27
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
Aug 12
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
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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