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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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Religion Trivia
by Jeff Wilson On Saturday, November 8, the University of Waterloo held its Open House for prospective students. Since I’m the Associate Chair, Undergraduate for the Department of Religious Studies, I was on hand to staff our table. Because we were surrounded by all the other programs in the Faculty of Arts, I had to think about what I would do to make us stand out. So I created a simple game. I used an over-sized foam die, a cardboard box, and a small folding table. Visitors
Nov 15, 2025
Interfaith Day at Buddhist Summer Camp at The Lake Monastery, Cambridge ON
8 July 2025 by Jay Moore Reverend Ananda Thero, a Buddhist monk at The lake Monastery and a member of the IGR Steering Committee, was in...
Jul 30, 2025
Zoom Webinar from Parliament of the World's Religions
The World Interfaith Network are hosting "The 9th Annual Interfaith Awareness Week." Please note specifically the webinar put on by the...
Jul 30, 2025
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, 2025
Participants’ Assembly: Engaged Citizenship: the role of faith communities during an election
3:00 – 4:30 pm ET, Thurs April 24, online Sponsored by the Canadian Interfaith Conversation Please register for free at:...
Apr 5, 2025
Visiting the LDS Ontario Temple
Five members of IGR took a trip to Brampton to tour the Ontario Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during an open...
Mar 26, 2025
Report on “The Western Lens”
Written by Jay Moore An online talk given by Brian Carwana, Executive Director of Encounter World Religions Offered by Interfaith Grand...
Feb 20, 2025
Open House Tour of the Toronto Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
February 13th to March 8th, 2025 Plus, an IGR Group Opportunity on February 22, 2025, at 1:45 pm Temples are a central part of the...
Jan 17, 2025
Peace & Conflict Studies Info Session
Current events offer a painful reminder of the ongoing oppression, violence, and deeply rooted conflicts in our world, highlighting the...
Nov 5, 2024
Meet the Author: Tending to Tomorrow
On Sunday afternoon, September 15, the Laudato Si Action Team at St. Francis of Assisi parish is hosting local author Leah Ressor...
Aug 22, 2024
May is Jewish Heritage Month and Asian Heritage Month!
Check out some resources to learn about the Canadian Jewish Experience, and Jewish Heritage Month. Plus learn something new with the...
May 19, 2024
Beyond Culture Wars: Fostering Solidarity in an Age of Polarization
April 18-20, 2024 Martin Luther University College This education and discussion forum for academic and faith communities, and for the...
Mar 13, 2024
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Thursday March 21st, 2024 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM 99 Regina St S. On this International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination,...
Mar 13, 2024
Science of Parenting
Raising A Healthy, Happy, And Wholesome Child Seven Weekly Sessions, Jan 23-Mar 5, 7:30-9:00 pm Faculty: Drs Jivasu and Shiv Talwar...
Jan 17, 2024
Learning Lecture at Temple Shalom
Wisdom, Tree of Life, and Divine Feminine: Three Intertwined Threads Saturday December 2nd at 12:30pm Reminder: All events and activities...
Nov 23, 2023
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