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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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Jain Chaplaincy Resources
About the Jain religion There are 8,275 Jains in Canada , representing 0.02% of the population. Adherents of Jainism first settled in Canada in small numbers in the late 19th century. The number of Jains in Canada later increased, leading to the establishment of Jain temples in Canada. Jainism , also known as Jain Dharma, is a religion from India which teaches a path toward spiritual purification. For Jain ascetics, the goal is to reach moksha (liberation). Most Jain adheren
Feb 23
Mennonite Chaplaincy Resources
About Mennonite Christianity Mennonites are a religious-cultural group established in the 16th century during the Protestant Reformation when some Christians separated from the Roman Catholic Church. Mennonites date their separate Christian identity to the Anabaptist movement of the early 16th-century Reformation. Anabaptist (literally "rebaptizers") and Mennonite ordinances differ from other Christian denominations in that baptism is a choice made by mature voluntary believe
Feb 23
Orthodox Christian Chaplaincy Resources
Eastern Orthodoxy, otherwise known as Eastern Orthodox Christianity or Byzantine Christianity, is one of the three main branches of Chalcedonian Christianity, alongside Catholicism and Protestantism.
Feb 23
Anglican Chaplaincy Resources
About Anglican Christianity Anglicanism is a Western Christian tradition which developed from the practices, liturgy, and identity of the Church of England following the English Reformation, in the context of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. It is one of the largest branches of Christianity, with around 110 million adherents. Anglican Church of Canada The Anglican Church of Canada, a partner in the worldwide Anglican Communion, has approximately 600,000 members in 2,800
Feb 23
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
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
Quaker Chaplaincy Resources
About the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Quaker faith springs from a deeply held belief in living life according to spiritual experience. Spiritual insights that Quakers call testimonies spring from deep experience and have been a part of Quaker faith for many years. These testimonies arise out of inner convictions and challenge normal ways of living. Simplicity : Quakers try to live simply and to give space for the things that really matter: the people around us, the
Jan 21
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