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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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Evangelical & Pentecostal Chaplaincy Resources
About Evangelical and Pentecostal Churches Evangelicalism , also called evangelical Christianity or evangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide, interdenominational movement within Protestant Christianity that emphasizes evangelism, or the preaching and spreading of the Christian gospel. Evangelicalism typically places a strong emphasis on personal conversion, often described as being "born again", and regards the Bible as the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice
Feb 23
Sikh Chaplaincy Resources
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded in the 15th century in the Punjab by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It emphasizes belief in one God, Waheguru, and stresses the importance of meditation, selfless service, and equality among all humans. Sikhs follow the teachings of ten successive Gurus, as recorded in the holy book, Guru Granth Sahib.
Feb 23
Lutheran Chaplaincy Resources
The Lutheran Church is one of the largest Christian churches in the world, with over 70 million members. The interior of a Lutheran Church About Lutheran Christianity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Lutheran Church - Canada The Lutheran World Federation - a global communion of Christian churches in the Lutheran tradition. Lutheran Church - Australia Attitudes to death When a Lutheran is on their deathbed, a pastor is contacted and brought in to support the dying person
Feb 23
United Church Chaplaincy Resources
About the United Church United Church faith communities welcome people from all backgrounds and orientations—wherever they are in their faith journey. What We Believe - United Church A 100-foot picnic table, welcoming over 200 people to share a meal outdoors in the heart of Toronto. The event marked the first of 100 gatherings planned across the country in 2025 to celebrate the church’s 100th anniversary. Attitudes to death and dying Pastoral caregivers are especially needed
Feb 23
Buddhist Chaplaincy Resources
About Buddhism The 2021 Canadian census recorded 356,975 Buddhists , representing 1% of Canada's population. Buddhism has been practiced in Canada for more than a century. A substantial expansion of Buddhism in Canada began in the 1970s. Changes in Canadian immigration and refugee policies corresponded to increasing communities from South, Southeast, and East Asian nations with Buddhist traditions. Buddhism , also known as Buddhadharma and Dharmavinaya, is an Indian religion
Feb 23
Taoist Chaplaincy Resources
Taoism is the religion and philosophy whose roots go back to the ancient shamanism. The teachings of Tao that are contained in the Tao Te Ching, [which] is comprised of eighty-one poems, which were written by the Taoist sage, Lao Tzu approximately in 500 B.C.
Feb 23
Pagans and money
The discussion topic at Interfaith Grand River on 12 February was about Money and Faith, so here is a Pagan perspective on the topic.
Feb 23
"Do Not Be Daunted" - Save the Date & Article
SAVE THE DATE! Interfaith Grand River’s 2026 Interfaith Community Breakfast will take place on Wednesday, May 20. More details, including how and where to purchase tickets, will be coming soon. In the meantime, please save the date. The theme of this year’s breakfast is “Do Not Be Daunted,” reflecting and celebrating the faith and courage required for individuals who set out to make a difference to their communities. In this regard, we’d like to share this article publish
Feb 12
Tiny Home Takeout Turns 5!
Learn more about Tiny Home Takeout, or make a donation here .
Feb 12
Interfaith Multicultural Flavours of Iftar Dinner
An invitation from Nabeel Rana of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community As we prepare to enter the blessed month of Ramadhan — a time of fasting, reflection, compassion, and community — I am delighted to reach out to you once again with a warm invitation. Building on the spirit of fellowship and dialogue we have shared in the past, we are pleased to be organizing our annual Interfaith and Multicultural Flavours of Iftar Dinner . This special evening brings together friends from all
Feb 12
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