Worldwide Registered Events
News In Brief
Jan 2024
The Honourable Edith Dumont,
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,
sent her greetings and support for
World Interfaith Harmony Week
Mayor Olivia Chow once again proclaims
February 1 - 7 2024 as World Interfaith
Harmony Week in the City of Toronto,
marking the 12th year Toronto has
supported this United Nations initiative.
Thank you Ms Mayor
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JAN 2023
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell,
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,
sent her greetings and support for
World Interfaith Harmony Week
Mayor John Tory once again proclaims
February 1 - 7 2023 as World Interfaith
Harmony Week in the City of Toronto,
marking more than a decade of support
for this United Nations initiative.
Thank you Mr Mayor
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February 2022
Toronto Steering Committee releases
The Power of Proclamations video at
St Philip's Lutheran Church Interfaith
Service
Parliament of World religions releases
The Power of Proclamations via their
news blog
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JAN 2022
Mayor John Tory once again proclaims
February 1 - 7 2022 as World Interfaith
Harmony Week in the City of Toronto,
marking a decade of support for this
United Nations initiative.
Thank you Mr Mayor
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JAN 2021
Mayor John Tory once again proclaims
February 1 - 7 2021 as World Interfaith
Harmony Week in the City of Toronto,
marking the ninth time WIHW is officially
recognized by the City of Toronto.
Thank you Mr Mayor
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JAN 2020
Mayor John Tory once again proclaims
February 1 - 7 2020 as World Interfaith
Harmony Week in the City of Toronto,
marking the eight time WIHW is officially
recognized by the City of Toronto.
Thank you Mr Mayor
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JAN 2019
Mayor John Tory once again proclaims
February 1 - 7 2019 as World Interfaith
Harmony Week in the City of Toronto,
marking the seventh seventh time WIHW
is officially recognized by the City of
Toronto. Thank you Mr Mayor
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JAN 2018
Mayor John Tory once again proclaims
February 1 - 7 2018 as World Interfaith
Harmony Week in the City of Toronto,
marking this the sixth time WIHW is
officially recognized. Thank You Toronto.
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April 27 2017
Interfaith Toronto congratulates Interfaith
Harmony Calgary for the international
recognition of their 2017 program
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FEB 1 2017
We join all Canadians and others around
the world in offering our condolences to
the families and friends of those slain in
their mosque in Quebec and to the entire
Canadian Muslim Community.
This tragedy underscores the need for us
to reach out and learn about each other
so that we do not let our differences
de-humanize us and divide us.
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JAN 2017
Mayor John Tory once again proclaims
February 1 - 7 2017 as World Interfaith
Harmony Week in the City of Toronto,
marking this as the 5th year the City has
officially recognized it
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DEC 2016
Interfaith Toronto welcomes the decision
by the Parliament of World Religions
naming Toronto as the the host city for
the 2018 parliament. We are grateful to
Mr Chander Khanna for his work in
making this happen, and are honoured
to have played a supporting role in his
efforts.
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OCT 2016
Interfaith Toronto is pleased to announce
that Rev Michelle Singh has been
appointed to represent Interfaith Toronto
on the Toronto Area Interfaith Council
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MAR 2016
Interfaith Toronto congratulates Interfaith
Harmony Halifax for the international
recognition of their 2016 program and
begins dialogue on working together for
broader recognition of World Interfaith
Harmony Week in Canada
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Please Note That Due Changing Conditions ,
Any Live Event Plans Are Subject to Change.
The entire GTA Interfaith community can be proud of our more than a decade long history of World Interfaith Harmony Week celebrations. Our steering committee credits our vibrant, long time partners in our interfaith communities and welcomes all who want to host events to do so.
We stand ready to help according to our mission.
Link To Interfaith Council of Peel Schedule of Events
2024 Events
Strangers Becoming Friends
The Christian Jewish Dialogue of Toronto
4:00pm-5:00pm
This webinar, Combatting Anti Semitism in Christian Preaching, is presented by noted Jewish New Testament scholar, Dr Amy-Jill Levine.
Greetings and Support From Ontario's Lieutenant Governor
The Honourable Edith Dumont, Ontario's 30th Lieutenant Governor, has sent us a letter of greeting and support for World Interfaith Harmony Week. We are grateful to our Province and our Lieutenant Governor for her continued support.
City Of Toronto Proclamation (TBU)
Once again the City of Toronto has proclaimed February 1 to February 7 2024 as World Interfaith Harmony Week in Toronto. We are grateful to our city and our Mayor for their continued support.
Darchei Noam and Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak
Darchei Noam Social Hall
864 Sheppard Ave W, North York
7:00 to 9:30 (Doors Open at 6:30)
Celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week Through Culture and Art
Let us come together to celebrate the rich diversity of traditions and backgrounds in our community, through expressions of culture and arts. We will showcase the rich and tasty diversity of our foods, music, dance, and more. Time to share beauty and laughter.Caring neighbours, we share faith in the Divine, faith in the world and faith in ourselves. This spirit of unity and understanding defines interfaith harmony.
Cornwall Interfaith Partnership
Knox St Paul's United Church
800 Twelfth Street East
Cornwall, Ontario
2:00 - 4:00pm
Harmony In a World in Crisis
Our collective voice is needed now more than ever and we look forward to welcoming you back to an in-person film presentation and discussion with refreshments.
For more information contact Rev Erin McIntyre 613 577-4288
St Philips Lutheran Church Interfaith Service
61 West Deane Park Drive, Etobicoke
10:00am to 11:15 am
Interfaith Service and Interfaith Champion Award
St Philips Zoom Access
The St Philips Lutheran Church has embraced World Interfaith Harmony Week from the
very beginning since 2012 as the founding force to the formation of the Toronto Steering
Committee. St Philips continues its participation in and promotion of WIHW and will hold
its annual interfaith service that includes individuals and prayers from other faiths.
The service will also recognize and present Barbara Boraks with an Interfaith Champion Award
for her many years of service and achievements that enrich the interfaith community.
This is a hybrid live event and also available via the above zoom link
Toronto Spiritual Dialogue Circle
7:00pm to 8:30pm
This circle has been meeting for 14 years and has been participating in WIHW since 2014.
Join us to explore Strangers Becoming Friends. How does your faith or values inspire the actions you take?
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 833 995 2710 Password: 1111
Worshipping With Love Project
Glad Day Bookshop, 499 Church Street, Toronto
7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Worshipping With Love Project has surveyed over 3,000 Ontarians and many faith institutions about 2SLGBTQ+ experiences. Come and learn about the findings and educational tools to work towards inclusion and equality for 2SLGBTQ+ people in Ontario.
Food and refreshments will be provided.
Free Aga Khan Museum Tour
2:30 to 4:10
The Aga Khan Museum hosts free museum tours every Wednesday and sparks wonder, curiosity, and understanding of Muslim cultures through the arts. Explore the historical and contemporary connections of Muslim art and culture.
Link to Agha Khan Museum Exhits
Canadian Multifaith Federation
7:00 - 8:30pm
Protest, Freedom of Speech, and Intimidation-What is the Thin Line?
CMF invites you to join this important discussion to be held virtually on Feb 7th at 7 p.m. (EST).
In light of world conflicts taking place in Israel and Palestine, Ukraine and Russia, and other places throughout the world, it is urgent for faith leaders in Canada to show its leadership by gathering peoples of faith for a joint dialog for peace.
Panelists include: Pastor Peter Noteboom, Canadian Council of Churches, Imam Hassan Guillet, CMF Ambassador, Québec, and Pandit Roopnauth Sharma, Hindu Federation, and CMF’s CEO
REGISTER HERE
One Love Gala
7:00pm to 11:00 pm
The One Love Gala offers a space for individuals of diverse faith backgrounds to unite and commemorate the transformative journey of those reintegrating into society. Come be a part of an evening filled with captivating stories, award presentations, silent auction, scrumptious dinner, and dancing.
In Canada, there is a shared belief across various faith traditions that those who have experienced incarceration deserve a second chance. Forgiveness, a central principle in many faiths, underscores the importance of supporting individuals seeking reintegration. Numerous individuals have transcended the confines of prison, successfully reintegrating into society, and their stories serve as inspiration for those aspiring to make positive changes.
Let us collectively honor and celebrate their remarkable journeys. For more information, please visit www.onelovegala.org or call Chaplain Habeeb Alli at 416-823-1738.
REGISTER HERE
Dufferin County Interfaith Forum
6:00pm
Interfaith Potluck Dinner 2024
Trinity United Church, 200 Owen Sound St, Shelburne, ON
RSVP shailacarter@gmail.com
Every year, during United Nation’s World Interfaith Harmony
Week,the Dufferin County Interfaith Forum hosts a potluck dinner. They
started as the “Second Saturdays” in 2019 with co-founders Shaila
(Bella) Carter and Rev. Dr. Candice Bist at the Trinity United Church.
This year, with the death of important stakeholders in the community,
Alex Carter and Sikh Priest Gurmant Singh, there will be a dedication to
both of them. There will be great discussion, good company with
community friends, prayers from all faiths and food from all cultures.
The topic will be “Peace and Harmony” due to world events. Hope to see
you there. Every participation makes a world of a difference!
Toronto Area Interfaith Council and Manor Road United Church
and National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (doors open at 2:30pm)
Manor Rd United Church
240 Manor Rd E, Toronto, ON M4S 1R8
Join us for music, poetry and reflection to be followed by light refreshments
For more information, contact
Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea (416)-809-6044 or
Rev Earl Smith (416)-831-2134
Fraser Centre For Practical Theology
St Regis College
7:00 pm
Sixth Annual Scarboro Missions Lecture- One God, Two Religions
"Ressourcement in Catholic-Muslim Dialogue"
Presented by Professor Christian Krokus (University of Scranton)
Reception to follow
REGISTRATION
Church of Scientology Toronto
1880 O'Connor Drive, Toronto
6:00 - 8:00pm
Operation:Do Something About It
Documentary film tells the tale of how the Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers reached out to the world. Strangers needing help and hope and lifesaving information during the pandemic and friendships forged amongst people, communities, religious organizations and governments in bringing that aid to them and helping them overcome the devastating impact brought about by the pandemic. Interviews and reactions from people, church leaders, first responders and government officials.
Durham's Spiritual Dialogue Circle
8:00pm to 9:30 pm
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 834 7114 3680 Password: 856411
This is the second year that we continue to have
these uplifting conversations, with an opportunity to meet friends from
different cultural/religious backgrounds. "Treat all thy friends and
relatives, even strangers with a spirit of utmost love and kindliness."
Monthly Full Moon Meditation
Vedic Centre, 4345 14th Ave, Markham, Ontario
7:00 to 9:00pm
Now in the 18th year of our unbroken practice, we will follow our usual format of gentle breathing and posture alignments from 7pm to 8pm followed by short, guided meditations as we enter periods of deep Stillness and Silence from within our own traditions concluding by 9pm. With the silent blessing of the late Shri Amar Erry and from Father Terry Gallagher on behalf of all we hold sacred. For those wishing to experience deep relaxation preparatory to meditative sittings, please visit Mrs. Anna Stoklosa’ s NEW 10-minute session.
Email Chander Khanna if you have questions.
Interfaith Networking Event
7:30pm to 9:00 pm
Interfaith Circle invites you to join our Interfaith Networking Event. Meet new friends and build mutually supportive friendships with people from different faith (or no faith) traditions
REGISTER HERE
Archdiocese of Toronto and Mary Ward Centre
Honouring The Dish With One Spoon Wampum
Virtual Event
Part One - Keynote With Indigenous Elders Wendy and Mark Philips
Thursday 10:05 - 11:05 am
Part Two - Interfaith Panel
Friday 10:05 - 11:05 am
Contact For More Information
2023 Events
Faith In Action
Special Event Message from The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
This year, we are grateful to receive a special event message from Her Honour the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week.
City Of Toronto Proclamation
Once again, Mayor John Tory signed a City of Toronto proclamation declaring February 1 to February 7 2023 as World Interfaith Harmony Week in Toronto. We are grateful to our city and our Mayor for his continued support.
Mary Ward Centre
7:00 -9:00pm
Interfaith Payers For Peace & Harmony
Register
Prayers will be offered by six faith leaders and will be followed by hospitality.
Mary Ward Centre
70 Mary Street Toronto
Interfaith Council of Peel Schedule of Events
EnviroMuslims, Sisters of St Joseph, KAIROS, For The Love of Creation, Faith & The Common Good
1:00 -2:00pm
Faith Perspectives on Ecological Justice and Conservation
Register for Zoom Link
Introduce faith-based climate justice work to Canadian ENGOs through a Sustainability Network webinar
Islamic Relief Canada, Dufferin County Interfaith Forum and
World Interfaith Harmony Week Toronto Steering Committee
6:00 - 8:pm
Faith In Action - Hunger Crisis Appeal
Register Here Contact Organizers
Faith communities and community leaders are coming together to bring awareness to the hunger crisis in the world
Vic Johnson Recreation Centre
335 Church Street, Mississauga Ontario
Cornwall Interfaith Partnership
12:00 - 2:30pm
Unity in Community
Register For Free Tickets
Share a lunch to welcome international students from St. Lawrence College along with local faith communities and others.
Knox St Paul's United Church,
800 Twelfth St. East, Cornwall
St Philips Lutheran Church
10:00am to 11:15 am
Interfaith Service and Interfaith Champion Award
St Philips Zoom Access & Location
The St Philips Lutheran Church has embraced World Interfaith Harmony Week from the
very beginning since 2012 as the founding force to the formation of the Toronto Steering
Committee. St Philips continues its participation in and promotion of WIHW and will hold
its annual interfaith service. This will include individuals and prayers from other faiths.
The service will also recognize and present Rev Michelle Singh with an Interfaith Champion Award
for her many years of activism highlighting important issues and her achievements that enrich
the interfaith community.
This is a hybrid live event and Zoom
61 West Deane Park Drive, Etobicoke
Manor Rd United Church
2:00 to 3:00pm
Who Is My Neighbour?
Zoom Admission
Join Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea for "WHO IS MY NEIGHBOUR?" . Speak, share our neighbour stories, and welcome the stranger in our midst. Step forward into Faith in Action to be bridge builders together.
Hybrid live and Zoom
240 Manor Rd E, Toronto
Don Heights Congregation
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Spiritual Dialogue Circle
Zoom Link
This circle has been meeting for 14 years and has been participating in WIHW since 2014.
Join us to explore Faith in Action . How does your faith or values inspire the actions you take?
Interfaith Council of Peel
Mississaga interfaith prayer breakfast
Proclamations by City of Brampton and Town of Caledon
Details to come
Office for Interreligious Dialogue at the Archdiocese of Toronto, Toronto Catholic District School Board, The Mary Ward Centre
8:45 - 9:45am
World Religions 101
Registration
Join us for an engaging dialogue with members of diverse faith communities, discussing the contemporary context of studying world religions, and the importance of interreligious dialogue as means of peace-building. Students and the general public are invited to register for this webinar.
Interfaith Circle
7:30 to 9:00pm
Faith In Action - New Year's Resolutions
Registration
Share stories of how you have put your faith into action by setting and living out some of your New Years Resolutions this year.
Free Aga Khan Museum Tour
2:30 to 4:10
Registration
Join us at the Aga Khan Museum with Director of Collections and Public Programs, Sascha Priewe to learn about how the Museum works to spark wonder, curiosity, and understanding of Muslim cultures through the arts. Explore the historical and contemporary connections of Muslim art and culture with the world through a set of Gallery tours led by Associate Curator, Bita Pourvash.
Mosaic Interfaith
Past, Present & Future,
A Look at Faith in Action Through the Lens of Interfaith Cooperation
2:30 - 4:30pm via Zoom
Registration and Zoom Invitation
A look at Faith In Action through the lens of interfaith cooperation. Including a retrospective on Mosaic Interfaith’s more than 40 years of uniting in common purpose, a look at Food Insecurity with guest speaker Dr. Mustafa Koç, professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, and what future steps we, as a faith community, might take.
In the spirit of helping to feed those who are hungry, we are encouraging all participants to contribute food items to a local food bank, food drive or soup kitchen or start a food drive of their own
Durham Multifaith Community
8:00 - 9:30 pm
Durham Spiritual Dialogue Circle
Registration
As individuals, ...strive daily to live according to the teachings and to embody and express the principles of Faith in Action. “So free must be your thoughts and actions of any trace of prejudice — racial, religious, economic, national, tribal, class, or cultural”, ....“that even the stranger sees in you loving friends.”
National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Faith-Tool or Weapon?
Registration
Mary Ward Centre
70 Mary Street Toronto
2022 Events
Listen, Learn, Engage
City Of Toronto Proclamation
Once again, Mayor John Tory signed a City of Toronto proclamation declaring February 1 2022 to February 7 2022 World Interfaith Harmony Week in Toronto. We are grateful to the Mayor for his continued support.
Interfaith Council of Peel
8:00am - 9:30am
Mississauga Mayor Crombie will host a Virtual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast via WebEX, followed by a time of conversation: "Year of the Garden-Nurturing Diversity". BYOBreakfast
Event Complete, Registration Closed
Canadian Interfaith Conversation
The CIC is launching an initiative entitled, "Another Story, 200 Stories of the People, Moments and Communities of Faith that Shaped Canada" (follow link) to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week. AnOther story is a community generated collection of stories that helped shape our country. Participants are invited to share a short story, just 7 to 10 sentences, highlighting a time or individual from one's faith tradition that has contributed to the betterment of Canadian society.
Deadline is March 13 2022
Faith & the Common Good
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Taking Action on Climate Change: An Interfaith Conversation
You are invited to Taking Action on Climate Change: An Interfaith Conversation, where you will hear from speakers on how their faith's environmental stewardship beliefs have influenced their climate actions. Joining us are guest speakers Roop Sidhu, President at EcoSikh, Areej Riaz, Director of Climate Programs at EnviroMuslims, and Agnes Richard, Coordinator at Mouvement Laudato Si’ Movement Canada.
Watch The Event Here
Interfaith Circle Meet and Greet (Presents "INTERFAITH:THE MUSICAL)"
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Are you looking to make more friends? Do you want to learn about different cultures and faith traditions? Do you want to put your faith into action? Do you have a passion for music and interfaith engagement? Join us for the "Interfaith Circle Meet and Greet" Event to meet new friends and form long-lasting friendships. We will be joined by the Creator of INTERFAITH: THE MUSICAL with some short clips of the Musical (https://www.interfaiththemusical.com/).
For more information and/or to register, please email Vivian Kwok
Watch Event Here
Spiritual Heritage Education Network Inc
10:00am - 5:00pm
Self Discovery, Introspection and Stillness
You are invited to participate in a webinar that will focus on knowledge and practices of Self Discovery, Introspection and Stillness to experience the unseen spirit-energy at the core of our being connecting us with the universe.
For More Information
Event Complete, Registration Closed
St Philips Lutheran Church Interfaith Service
10:00am - 11:00am
Interfaith Service
St Philips Lutheran Church invites you to an interfaith service that will feature interfaith readings. We will also host the Interfaith Champion Award ceremony honoring Paul McKenna, and subsequent to the service we will celebrate the official launch of Toronto's Power of Proclamations video.
Watch The Service Here
St Andrews Guelph
10:30am to 11:30am
Zoomerview with Brian Carwana, Encounter World Religions
Event Complete, Registration Closed
Mosaic Interfaith and Temple Har Zion
2pm-3:30pm
"A Rabbi, a Pastor and an Imam Walked Into A Restaurant (Not a Bar)"
Learning TO Dialogue & Learning FROM Dialogue
Join The Three Amigos as they present their experiences and answer questions on their experiences with Listening, Learning & Engaging. This event will be moderated by Rabbi Cory Weiss and Dr Karen Mock
Watch The Event Here
Abraham Festival Committee
2pm-3:30pm
"Out of the Wilderness: An Interfaith Journey"
A conversation about Abraham’s legacy, and how we can promote harmony and work together as people of the Abrahamic faiths, and discuss stumbling stones in this process. Join poet Ziysah von Biebertein, father Paul Massel, and Imam Michael AbdurRashid Taylor for their conversation and follow up discussion with the audience.
The Abraham Festival Committee www.abrahamfestival.org
Event Complete, Registration Closed
Toronto's Spiritual Dialogue Circle
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Listen, Learn, Engage
Join Reverend Michelle Singh once again in a Spiritual Dialogue Circle. This year, the focus is on Indigenous Canada. Are we truly listening? Are we actively learning? Are we authentically engaging? Join our Circle to listen to participants from diverse backgrounds, of faith and none, as we continue to explore topics that expand our connection with each other and with our common home.
Event Complete, Registration Closed
Durham Multifaith Community Spiritual Dialogue Circle
7:00pm to 9:00pm
You are warmly welcomed to join our Spiritual Dialogue Circle. You will have an opportunity to meet friends from different cultural/religious backgrounds and engage in a rich discussion. We start with a circle of prayers and then have a facilitated discussion where all can contribute. Click Here
Event Complete, Registration Closed
Ahmadiyyah Muslim Jama'at Canada
4:00pm - 5:30 pm
How The Ahnadiyya Muslim Jama'at Promotes Interfaith Harmony
In highlighting Toronto's World Interfaith Harmony Week 2022 theme "Listen, Learn, Engage, presentations will offer up a few glimpses into the work being performed by the members and auxiliaries of the Jama'at.
Presenters included Dr Aslam Daud, Youth Leader Safwan Choudry, Imam Imtiaz Ahmad Sra, and Mubarek Ahmed and Luqman Chattha who together with moderator Adil Malik explored the extensive Ahmadiyya Jama'at's interfaith programs and its outreach work relations with the Indigenous population of Canada.
Watch The Event Here
National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee
7:00pm - 8:30pm
"Bridging Our Divides, Fostering Inclusivity and Positive Engagements"
Join us for our annual National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee Online Event. Participate in an engaging discussion on developing inclusive communities while living out our faith in our multicultural society. How do we be inclusive of those who are different from us? Join Shaila Kibria Carter, The Rev Canon Dr Scott Sharman, Ustadh Ibrahim J. Long, Pastor Peter Noteboom, and Ms Maduba Ahmad.
Organized in collaboration with the Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI)
For more information, email nmclcanada
Watch The Event Here
Archdiocese of Toronto, Toronto Catholic District School Board, and The Mary Ward Centre
8:50 to 10:30am
Justice & Reconciliation: Listen, Learn, Engage
Restricted To Catholic High School students and Interfaith Adults and Youth
Join in an engaging dialogue with members of diverse spiritualities, sharing how their faith has shaped their work in justice and reconciliation.
Watch Event Here
The Mary Ward Centre
7:00 to 9:00pm
A Youth Interfaith Journey in Syndonality for the World
Restricted To University of Toronto, the discussion will centre Catholic High School and Interfaith Youth
Join in an engaging dialogue that will explore the question "How can we journey together for the sake of the world at this moment?
Event Was Rescheduled
2021 Events
Extending Our Embrace
City Of Toronto Proclamation
Once again, Mayor John Tory signed a City of Toronto proclamation declaring February 1 2021 to February 7 2021 World Interfaith Harmony Week in Toronto. We are grateful to the Mayor for his continued support.
Canadian Parliament Statement
Once again, Toronto Steering Committee member of Member of Parliament Yasmin Ratansi issued a private member statement regarding Canadian World Interfaith harmony Week activity and highlighted Toronto's programming since 2013
Spiritual Dialogue Circle Zoom
Reverend Michelle Singh once invites everyone to her Spiritual Dialogue Circle
ZOOM link Meeting ID: 833 995 2710 Password: 1111
In honour of Toronto's World Interfaith Harmony Week's theme, we will explore what it takes to extend our embrace, particularly to those with whom we might disagree. Join our monthly Circle and meet participants from diverse backgrounds, of faith and none, as we continue to examine themes that expand our consciousness and our connection
One Voice-Interfaith Harmony Week
Toronto Catholic District School Board's reflections on Interfaith harmony week was live streamed today, and can be seen on Youtube here
Fostering Harmony In The Community
Join Toronto's Paul McKenna and Cornwall's World Interfaith Harmony Week Committee and in a Zoom call talking about Paul's 200 Quotations On Interfaith Dialogue. Paul's recent work was recognized and accepted as a resource by an official World Interfaith Harmony Week web site.
Here is a link to Paul"s Work From Scarborough Missions site
7:00 Pm Zoom Registration
Race & Religion:Cultivating Anti Racist Faith Communities
7:00pm- 8:30pm via Zoom
Participate in an engaging discussion on race, faith and fostering truly inclusive, anti-racist worship, spaces and faith communities. How do we overcome Racism as people of faith?
Register Here to receive the necessary Zoom information
As an alternative to Zoom, you can watch this live on Youtube or Facebook
For further information, please contact nmclccanada@gmail.com
Sharing Sacred Spaces
7:00pm - 8:30 pm via Zoom
The Sharing Spaces planning committee is meeting to discuss opportunities to develop interfaith friendships though sharing space, architecture and hosting various faith communities
For more information, email Vivian Kwok
Christianity and the Environment
7:00pm - 8:30 via link below
The second of a 3-part series on Abrahamic Religions and the Environment, with Prof Stephen Scharper, as he discusses scripture and practice in the Christian tradition and their relevance to the modern climate crisis. Register Here
A World Without Boundaries
7:00pm - 8:30 via link below
Interfaith Council of Halton is hosting a Zoom event to listen to Prachi Choudhary as she imagines a world without boundaries in a speech and in discussion with participants
Zoom Log In Here
Interfaith Champion Award Ceremony
7:30pm to 8:15 pm
Join our Steering Committee as we honour Sid Ikeda, 2021's Interfaith Champion. In order to comply with COVID restrictions, we have turned it into a Zoom event. If you would like to join us, maybe say a few words, congratulate Sid, sign in to the event when it is scheduled
Zoom Log In Here
2021 Interfaith Champion Award Winner Sid Ikeda with spouse Marie snapped on Zoom on Friday night's award ceremony. Event was hosted by St Philips Lutheran Church and the Toronto Steering Committee. The award was presented by 2020 Interfaith Champion Mr Chander Khanna and Canadian Parliament recognition was brought by Don Valley East MP Yasmin Ratansi.
St Philips Lutheran Church Interfaith Service
Once again St Philips Lutheran Church will be hosting an interfaith service via its web site.
10:00am - 10:45am
Readings, videos and music with an interfaith slant are scheduled. Please note the Interfaith Champion Award ceremony has been rescheduled and formated. See Friday February 5 event
Darchei Noam Congregation And The Islamic Foundation of Toronto
2:00pm - 3:30pm Time And Timeless Contributions Of Islamic And Jewish Civilizations From Ancient History To Today
Join Rabbi Tina Grimber and Imam Yusuf Badat and other speakers on Zoom for a discussion of Time, its waste; its use and preciousness with commentary from traditional religious sources and modern sensibilities. More Information here
REQUIRES ZOOM REGISTRATION HERE
Youtube Link See It Again
Multiple Part Conference To Observe WIHW2021
Conference and Education Materials Here
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto And Intercultural Dialogue Institute
Stories, poems, music, dance, arts, and reflection on line, together. This online event seeks to widen our circles of compassion and care through inspiring story-telling and art from diverse faith traditions. Be inspired by unsung heroes among our faith communities who have found ways of extending their embrace and compassion into the wider world.
REGISTER HERE
Youtube Link See It Again
Diversity in Harmony
City Of Toronto Proclamation
We are pleased to announce that once again the City of Toronto has issued a proclamation declaring February 1 2020 to February 7 2020 World Interfaith Harmony Week in Toronto. We are grateful to Mayor John Tory for his continued support.
What is special about this year's Proclamation is that the Parliament of World Religions has officially asked Toronto to be a founding partner in an initiative to spread the practice of annual proclamation to cities worldwide. As our steering committee have asked for and received annual proclamations of recognition since 2013, we are thrilled to have been instrumental in spawning this worldwide grassroots adoption of World Interfaith Harmony Week and look forward to our partnership with the Parliament to spread this practice around the world.
Interfaith Harmony Gathering
Sayyidah Zainab Muslim Community Centre
40 Station St, Ajax Ontario L1S 1R9
12:00pm -2:00pm
Admission is free
The Islamic Supreme Council of Canada is hosting a gathering featuring Prof Imam Syed Badiuddin Soharwardy of ISCC and Pastor Bryan Zegers of The Word of Life Ministry at their mosque in Ajax
For more information, call 647-404-3050
Sunday February 2 2020
Interfaith Service: Meditation and Contemplation In Eastern and Western Traditions
St. Philip's Lutheran Church
61 West Deane Park Drive, Etobicoke, ON M9B 2S1
10:00am – Noon
Admission is free
There will be music and readings and interactive exercices on the theme of meditation and contemplation.
Mr Chander Khanna will also be recognized for his long time influential involvement as a get it done member of the GTA interfaith community. Afterwards attendees are invited to gather in our fellowship hall.
Our special guests include Rev. Zenji Nio Acharya, widely recognized as a major Buddhist figure and the "only contemporary expert from the lineage of the Buddha, and Rev Ayeda Husain, a Sufi teacher and Shaykha in the Inayati Order. Music by the St Philips Choir and house band, No Fixed Address
Monday February 3 2020
Prayer Breakfast Hosted By Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crosbie & Interfaith Council of Peel
C Banquets, 12th Floor,
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
8:30am to 10:00 am
Sign Up Via Their Website & Eventbrite Link By January 28 2020 RSVP to the event is required.
Join Mayor Bonnie Crombie for the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on Monday, February 3rd, 2020. Co-hosted by the Mayor and the Interfaith Council of Peel, it will mark the annual United Nations observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week. The breakfast is open to all leaders of Mississauga’s faith community. Join us in celebrating the principles of tolerance, peace and respect with the Mississauga interfaith community.
Spiritual Dialogue Circle
Don Heights Unitarian Congregation
18 Wynford Drive, Suite 103, Toronto, ON M3C 3S2
7:00pm – 9:00pm
You are invited to join us to celebrate the 10th anniversary by sharing your story of Diversity in Harmony. Refreshments will be provided by the Interfaith Toronto Steering Committee and, as always, space will be generously provided by Don Heights. Everyone is welcome. Contact Reverend Michelle Singh if you have any questions.
Wednesday February 5 2020
Me, the "Other", a documentary film about diversity
Register Via Eventbrite
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
2302 Bridge Road Oakville, ON
7:00pm – 9:00pm
The award-winning documentary film Me, The “Other” is creating conversations about otherness and oneness in schools, workplaces and communities around North America and beyond. The movie will be followed by a small group discussion, facilitated by the Interfaith Council of Halton. Light refreshments and popcorn will be available. Donations are graciously accepted and will support the Interfaith Council's ongoing work in the community.
Friday February 7 2020
Come Find The Quiet Centre: Walk The Labyrinth
Manor Road United Church
240 Manor Rd East Toronto
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Join Dr John Joseph Mastandrea in this unique experience designed to enrich your interfaith experience. Features the sacred poetry and music of Debbie Danbrook. Admission is free.
Healing from Within: Spirituality and Mental Health
Multi-Faith Centre, University of Toronto (569 Spadina Ave. - north of College and Spadina Ave)
Sponsored by the National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee and the U of T Multi-Faith Centre
6:10 pm – 8:00 pm (5:45 pm registration)
Participate in an engaging programme over light supper exploring the links between spirituality and mental health with Jack Kugelmass, Director of Social Work at Toronto General Hospital, Dr Mary Marrocco of the Canadian Council of Churches, and Danial Akif, Vice-President Internal - Muslim Student Association. Moderation is by Amy Panton, PhD candidate - Emmanuel College
Cost: $10 Students: Free
Everyone is asked to register at:
https://spiritualityandmentalhealth_nmclc.eventbrite.ca
Sunday February 16 2020
Interfaith Festival of Creation
Mary Ward Centre (Loretto College)
70 Mary Street Toronto
All people of all ages are welcome to this Family Day Weekend event designed to highlight our way forward to a more ecologically sustainable future. This event includes displays, music, poetry, film, food, prayer and reflection and children's activities as well as a keynote presentation by Simone Appolloni, co author of "For Earth's Sake:Towards a More Compassionate Ecology.
This will be followed by ritual, music, poetry, and a presentation from Roop Sidhu (the President of Eco Sikh Canada). Also featured during the afternoon's activities, will be Imam Vinay Khetia with a brief presentation on Islam and Creation. Throughout the program we hope to have young people offer creative presentations on the United Nations' Earth Charter.
Saturday February 29 2020
I8th Annual One Love Gala
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Elite Banquet Hall
1850 Albion Road, Toronto
6:00pm - to Midnight
Join interfaith champion Habeeb Alli and several speakers and presenters, including keynote Dr Hamid Slimi for this annual fundraiser for Interfaith Prison Chaplaincy. This year's theme is "Unbroken"
For more information, visit the One Love Gala Web Site or call Habeeb Alli at 416-823-1738
2019
"Inclusion In Action"
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"The Promise of Inclusion"
Thursday February 1 2018
as World Interfaith Harmony Week In Toronto
The Heart That Makes Us Human:
Arts and Thoughts and Ideas That Unite Us
Join us for an afternoon of performing arts, and a special presentation on Indigenous spirituality and their relationship with their land and environment
Sathya Sai Baba Center of Toronto-York
40 Voyager Ct Etobicoke
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Free Admission and Plenty of Free Parking
Please register Here So We Can Plan Better
Sunday February 4
One Year After the Quebec Mosque Shooting: Remembrance & Reflection
This special program is dedicated to remembering the victims, and
understanding the broader context of Islamaphopiain which this act of
violence ocurred. The program comprises a presentation and panel
discussion.
More Info Here
Donations welcomed to support Aymen Derbali, left paralyzed by the
shooting and in need of funds to afford a safe and accessible home
Noor Cultural Centre
123 Wynford Drive, Toronto
2:00pm to 4:00 pm
Free admission and plenty of free parking
Interfaith Council of Peel invites you to their annual annual Interfaith Harmony Breakfast
Jame Masjid Mississauga
5761 Coopers Ave
Mississauga, Ontario
Please email to RSVP
Spiritual Dialogue Circle
Everyone is invited to participate in a discussion around this year's theme, "The Promise of Inclusion"
Don Heights Unitarian Congregation
8 Wynford Drive Suite 102 Toronto, Ontario
7pm to 9pm,
Wednesday February 7 2018
Wednesday February 7 2018
Our Home, Our Stories: Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish Communities In Dialogue
Home has many meanings: where we live, where we come from, where we hope to be. It is our land, our origin and possibly our destination. By sharing what it means to each of us, we allow for conversation and understaning to blossom
Registration and More Information Here
Congregation Darchei Noam
80 Sheppard Avenue West
6:30 to 9.00 pm
Adults $10- Free for children, students & as needed
2017
"Reach Out"
Reach Out Youtube Video Release
St Philips Lutheran Church house band No Fixed Address collaborated with other musicians to create a music video reflecting the 2017 theme for Toronto's World Interfaith Harmony Week.
HOST No Fixed Address, St Philips Lutheran Church
Our Reach Out Music Video
Multi Faith Fire Ceremony
6:00pm to 9:00pm, University of Toronto Multi Faith Centre, 569 Spadina Ave, Toronto
Three faiths, the Hindu, Zoroastrian and Indigenous Peoples, will share their fire ceremonies
HOST Pandit Suraj Persad, Dr Jehan Bagli, Elder Cat Criger
Mysticism Then and Now-Judaism, Hinduism and Islam In Word and Song
6:45pm to 9:00pm, Darchei Noam Synagogue, 864 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto
An exploration of mysticism via word, song and music
HOST Darchei Noam, Intercultural Dialogue Institute, Vishnu Mandir
REGISTER HERE
Faithful Living; Celebrating Commonality In Our Diversity
10:30am to 2:pm, Regent Park Community Food Centre, 40 Oak St., Toronto
A gathering of Toronto's youth communities will gather and produce a video in which they tell us how they look at interfaith and commonality in Canadian society.
HOST Metropolitan United Church, Intercultural Dialogue Institute
REGISTER HERE
An Evening of Interfaith Performing Arts
6:30pm to to 9:30pm, Noor Cultural Centre, 123 Wynford Drive, North York, Ontario
A unique concert featuring music, poetry, dance and more performed by individuals and groups of diverse faith backgrounds.
HOST Noor Cultural Centre, Toronto Steering Committee
Film Screening: Words With God
1:00pm to 4:30pm, Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto
A film screening and panel discussion
HOST World Association for Christian Communication, Diaspora Film Festival
Invocation of Peace
1:30pm to 3:00pm, Annapurna, 1085 Bathurst St Toronto
A program of prayers, chants, singing and other traditional faith based presentations
HOST Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centre
RSVP HERE
A Gathering In Solidarity With The Muslim Community
4:00pm to 5:00pm, St Luke's Roman Catholic Parish, 39 Green Lane, Thornhill
An opportunity to unite and show support for the Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City and all our Muslim neighbours
HOST Mosaic Interfaith
All Are Welcome
UN Interfaith Harmony Week Sunday Service
10:00am to 11:00am Church of Scientology of Toronto
All are invited to join in very special Sunday Service in celebration of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week that will include special guest speaker Imam Habeeb Alli and a tribute to the victims and families of St. Foy,Quebec.
HOST Church of Scientology of Toronto
Spiritual Dialogue Circle
7pm to 9pm, Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 18 Wynford Drive Suite 102 Toronto, Ontario
This evening will be devoted to a discussion around this year's theme, Reach Out
HOST Spiritual Dialogue Circle
RSVP HERE
Multi Faith Vigil For Healing and Peace
7:00 pm -8:00 pm
Metropolitan United Church 58 Queen Street East, Toronto
Please join people of all faith traditions in praying for the victims and families of the Centre Culturel Islamique de Quebec.
HOST Metropolitan United Church and Toronto Area Interfaith Council
RSVP to: Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea johnjosephm@metunited.org
Culture & Religion Intertwined: How Do We Stay True To Ourselves?
6:00pm to 9:00pm, Croft Chapter House, University College, 15 King's College Circle, Toronto
HOST Ryerson Christian Muslim Students Association
REGISTER HERE
"Open Hearts, Open Minds"
Canadian Association of Jews and Muslims and Intercultural Dialogue Institute
The Role of Faith Groups in Welcoming and Integration of Syrian Refugees
Toronto Steering Committee and Halifax Celebrations
Halifax Declaration
The Sayeda Khadija Centre and St Philips's Lutheran Church
The Power of Interfaith Work
Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto and Interfaith Council of Peel
Interfaith Harmony Prayers and Breakfast
World Interfaith Harmony Week Toronto Steering Committee
Presentation Of Petition To Canadian Parliament
Spiritual Dialogue Circle
Open Hearts, Open Minds
Muslim-Catholic Student Dialogue Group
Catholics and Muslims Together in Prayer for Peace
Patanjali Yog Peeth (Canada)
Yoga- Postures, Pranayamas and Puja
University of Toronto Multi Faith Centre and Hart House
Religion, Comedy and Free Speech
York University Student Associations
NOT IN GOD'S NAME: Religions AGAINST Religious Violence
Noor Cultural Centre and Toronto Steering Committee
An Evening of Interfaith Performing Arts
Includes World Premiere of Original Song "After All" by No Fixed Address
Islamic Supreme Council of Canada and the Japanese Cultural Centre
Interfaith Eid Milad Un Nabi Conference
Intercultural Dialogue Institute and Darchei Noam
The Canadian Interfaith Response To The Refugee Crisis
"Expressing Our Common Humanity"
The Sayeda Khadija Centre and the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada
World Interfaith Harmony Week Launch
Spiritual Dialogue Circle
Harmony In Action
Intercultural Dialogue Institute
How We Talk To God
University of Toronto Multi Faith Centre
Race and Religion Lunch
University of Toronto Hindu Campus Ministry
Unique Ways to Worship God
Scarboro Missions
Modern Milestones In Recent Catholic-Jewish Relations
Toronto Steering Committee
An Evening of Interfaith Performing Arts
Rev Michelle Singh
An Afternoon Hike Through Rouge National Urban Park
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"Stories That Move Us"
Islamic Supreme Council of Canada
Celebrating Interfaith Culture
Toronto Steering Committee
An Evening Of Music And Stories
Spiritual Dialogue Circle
Listening And Learning
Scarboro Missions
Milestones In Recent Catholic-Jewish Relations
Noor Cultural Centre
Storytelling by GTA Interfaith Groups
"Looking For Ways To Work Together"
Islamic Supreme Council of Canada
An Evening of Interfaith Hospitality, Music, Poetry, Story and Chant
Toronto Steering Committee, Toronto Area Interfaith Council
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