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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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Reaching Out For Human Contact
by Jan Hansen I was at the Interfaith Grand River booth at the Multicultural Festival when we had a pair of women come to us. One of them...
Jun 26
Invitation for IGR Members to Canada Day Celebration BBQ at Bai’tul Kareem Mosque
On behalf of Bai’tul Kareem Mosque and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at – Waterloo Region, I am pleased to invite you to our Canada Day...
Jun 26
Lessons from an Interfaith Street Fair
by Jeff Wilson On a warm and sunny Saturday, May 24, I participated in the Interfaith Pride Street Fair sponsored by Eastminster United...
Jun 26
Jay Moore’s Speech at the Interfaith Community Breakfast, 2025
By Jay Moore Presented by Norm Finkelberg Good morning, everyone. I am so pleased to be here at the 50th Interfaith Community Breakfast...
Jun 26
Multifaith Room at Region of Waterloo
By Sandy Milne March 26 saw the launch of a new Multifaith room at Region of Waterloo’s administrative headquarters, 150 Frederick Street...
Jun 26
May 2025 Newsletter
If you missed our May 2025 newsletter, you can check it out at the link below:
May 28
Special Request from the President of Interfaith Grand River
We have another opportunity to tell the Waterloo region community about the value of strengthening our interfaith bonds and bridges to...
May 22
Strawberry Thanksgiving and Communion – June 14th
This is a special community event featuring Adrian Jacobs of the Turtle Clan, Cayuga Nation, sharing on the Spiritual Covenant—a...
May 22
Supporting Young People in their Environmental Work
By Jeff Wilson At the May meeting of Interfaith Grand River, we discussed environmental issues, and considered the question “In a...
May 22
Faith and the Environment
by John McLaughlin I swear by Thy might, O Thou in Whose grasp are the reins of all mankind… that I can hear from the whisper of the...
May 22
A Spiritual Covenant with Indigenous Peoples
By Jay Moore The idea of a spiritual covenant with Indigenous Peoples is being explored by churches in Canada who want to find a way to...
May 22
Roots and Wings: Interfaith Community Breakfast celebrates 50th gathering
By Chuck Howitt When Sandy Milne thinks back on all the bacon and eggs, bagels and fruit that have been consumed in the name of faith,...
May 22
An Evening with Mary Hynes, host of "Tapestry" on CBC Radio
June 12th, 7:00pm at Knox Presbyterian Church
Apr 30
April 2025 Newsletter
If you missed our April 2025 newsletter, you can check it out at the link below:
Apr 27
Dr. Jeff Wilson Sermon at Grand River Unitarian (April 2025)
Grand River Unitarian Congregation in Kitchener invited Interfaith Grand River (IGR) to lead an interfaith service for the third time in...
Apr 22
Sikh Heritage Month at the Kitchener Public Library
Join us at the Auditorium of Kitchener Public Library for a special in-person event celebrating Sikh culture and history. Dive into the...
Apr 22
The Essence of Jewish Festivals
by Norm Finkelberg Delivered at Exploring the Essence of Religious Festivals: An Interfaith and Multicultural Eid Celebration presented...
Apr 17
Multifaith Election Resources
1) The Presbyterian church has put out a guide “ Justice and Hope for All: A 2025 Federal Election Resource” . Grounded in the...
Apr 17
Songs for a Healing City: Sun. May 11th 1:30 walk and 3:00 concert, by Menno Singers
Come join Menno Singers and Menno Youth Ensemble on the afternoon Sunday May 11 for unique progressive concert and fundraising event in...
Apr 17
Multicultural Connections 2025: Embracing Diversity: Narratives of Belonging from Waterloo Region's Ethnocultural Communities
Event Details: Date: May 8th, 2025 (Thursday) Location: YMCA of Three Rivers - 250 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge, ON, N1R 0C9 Time: · ...
Apr 17
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