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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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Interfaith Summer Camp 2026 – Call for Contributors
by Rev Kalubowila Ananda Thero Interfaith Grand River, in collaboration with Lake Monastery, is pleased to announce the planning of an Interfaith Summer Camp for children on July 13th-17th, 2026. The camp will welcome children aged 7–12 and 13–16 for a five-day experience focused on peace, kindness, service, nature, and mindfulness. Rather than teaching religion, the program will create opportunities for young people to meet, learn from, and build friendships across faith tr
Jan 22
Join the Winter Interfaith Event Subcommittee!
by Jeff Wilson Hello IGRers, I would like to invite you to join in planning a cool new event. At Jay Moore’s suggestion, we’re putting together an interfaith forum at Martin Luther University College, in Waterloo. The idea is to hold an on-campus event to bring IGR closer to our large regional student population, showcase diverse religious voices, and hold an event that will be meaningful to the community. Tentatively, we’re exploring the idea of a forum on religion and envir
Jan 22
Some Changes We Envision for 2026
by Jay Moore I want to share some new developments about the progress we are making in interfaith action in Waterloo Region and beyond. The Steering Committee of IGR recently took some time for long range planning and a new vision of our future is emerging. In recent years, let’s call it the “parent” group of IGR, has been focussed on the monthly meetings which usually are themed on a topic the Steering Committee has chosen and led as a discussion in one of three possible f
Nov 19, 2025
Steering Committee Report from AGM - Oct 9, 2025
by Jay Moore, on behalf of the Steering Committee Since our last AGM in 2024, the Steering Committee has continued in the pattern established for a number of years, planning the monthly Members’ Meetings and offering our vocal support from an interfaith perspective to efforts to improve circumstances in the community. Highlights of Activities Participated as co-hosts for the Film Forum led by Laurier Wellbeing (WLU) at The Princess Cinema. Submitted a letter to the provin
Oct 15, 2025
Socially Awkward During Post-Service Coffee Time? Talk About IGR!: Some Thoughts About Grassroots IGR Promotion
by Jeff Wilson At the August Interfaith Grand River meeting we had a very productive discussion about branding, elevator...
Aug 26, 2025
Members' Survey Statistics Slides
You can view the statistical results of the members' survey here . If you'd like to see the report prepared by IGR Chair, Jay Moore, you...
Apr 16, 2025
IGR Members’ 2024 Survey Results: Presented 10 April 2025
The survey was distributed at the end of 2024 to our members and we received 22 responses. There were 13 questions about the various...
Apr 16, 2025
Safe Consumption Sites Letter
The recent closure of some safe consumption sites in Waterloo Region has been a point of concern for many IGR members. We recognize that...
Oct 22, 2024
Treasurer’s Report-IGR Members Meeting-May 9/24
Greetings! I am your new treasurer and I will do my best to responsibly manage IGR’s funds and to make timely reports to the Steering...
May 22, 2024
Responses to Our Open Letter on Housing
In November we sent out an open letter on Housing and Homelessness. You can read about the responses we received here.
Feb 18, 2024
What We’re Up To
In January, the Steering Committee met to discuss future plans for IGR. You can read a summary of the results of that meeting here
Feb 14, 2024
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