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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
Muslim Chaplaincy Resources
About Islam Islam is the second-largest religion in Canada, practised by approximately 4.9% of the population. Canadian Muslims are one of the most ethnically diverse religious groups across the country. Muslims have lived in Canada since 1871 and the first mosque was established in 1938. Canada is home to the most northern built mosque in the world called the Midnight Sun Mosque. ~ Wikipedia Sunni Muslims The majority of Canadian Muslims follow Sunni Islam . Shia Muslims Th
Feb 23
Seventh-day Adventist Chaplaincy Resources
About Seventh-day Adventists The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada, founded in 1901, has approximately 77,000 members in 500 churches. The church at large has more than 20 million members gathered in over 150,000 congregations in 213 countries around the world. The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the seventh day of the week, and by its emphasis on the imminent Second Coming (advent) of Jesu
Feb 23
Latter-Day Saints Chaplaincy Resources
Chaplaincy Resources for the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints (aka Mormons)
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
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
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
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
Pagan Prayers
A Prayer for the Dying, by Patti Wigington Many mainstream religions have a Last Rite, or something close to it. In the moments before dying, a priest or pastor is called to the individual's side, and offers the blessings and prayers of that particular faith. Pagans and Wiccans often don't have such an option, for several reasons. First, we don't have a Big Book of Prayer that we all follow. Secondly, in many paths of Wicca, each person is their own High Priest or High Priest
Jan 15
Christian Chaplaincy Resources
Christianity is the world's largest and most widespread religion with over 2.3 billion followers, or around 28.8% of the world population. Its adherents, known as Christians, are estimated to make up a majority of the population in 120 countries and territories.
Jan 5
Hindu Chaplaincy Resources
that are unified by adherence to the concept of dharma, a cosmic order maintained by adherents through rituals and righteous living, as expounded in the Vedas.
Jan 5
Humanist Chaplaincy Resources
About Humanism Humanism is a world view which says that reason and science are the best ways to understand the world around us, and that dignity and compassion should be the basis for how you act toward someone else. ~ Humanist Canada Humanism is a tradition concerned with our life in the natural world and what we as creatures in that world can accomplish among ourselves. Many Humanists consider themselves to be atheists or agnostics, some consider themselves indifferent or u
Jan 5
Indigenous Chaplaincy Resources
About Indigenous Traditions There are many Indigenous Peoples in Canada with different cultures and languages. In the Grand River region, the main Indigenous groups are Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Métis. Some follow the traditional Indigenous spirituality of their culture, some belong to other religions or none. This page is about Indigenous spiritualities. These worldviews are deeply embedded in cultural practices and laws that frame community living. Ceremony plays a ce
Jan 5
Baháʼí Chaplaincy Resources
Overview of the Bahá’í faith Bahá’í beliefs address such essential themes as the oneness of God and religion, the oneness of humanity and freedom from prejudice, the inherent nobility of the human being, the progressive revelation of religious truth, the development of spiritual qualities, the integration of worship and service, the fundamental equality of the sexes, the harmony between religion and science, the centrality of justice to all human endeavours, the importance of
Dec 29, 2025
2SLGBTQIA Chaplaincy Resources
About 2SLGBTQIA spirituality 2SLGBTQIA people are members of many different faith traditions, but sometimes their spirituality is distinct from their faith tradition, in that they tend to be highly focused on social justice issues, because they are often ostracised for their sexual orientation and gender identity. PRIDE Prayer - The United Church of Canada – A prayer for inclusion for Pride month. Prayers for Queer Folks: An LGBTQ Pride Prayer & Communion Liturgy These pray
Oct 23, 2025
Unitarian Chaplaincy Resources
Unitarians and Universalists (UUs) are united by values rather than belief in one set of creed or dogma. Their values include acceptance of one another, compassion, a commitment to justice and equity, and in dismantling systemic barriers to full inclusion.
Oct 16, 2025
Introducing the IGR Hospice Chaplaincy Resource
We are developing a multi-faith resource for people facing death, their carers, chaplains and clergy. We would welcome contributions to it from all spiritual traditions.
Oct 2, 2025
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