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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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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
5 days ago
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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