

Closing Gaps: Understanding Belief Systems Beyond Widely Practiced Religions (Part I) - Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance
(July 28) - [Closed] - This webinar will explore how Organ Donor professionals and hospital staff can provide more meaningful support for families whose beliefs fall outside commonly represented religious frameworks. Participants will be invited to move beyond the comfort of familiarity and toward a practice rooted in curiosity, humility, and affirming care — ensuring that every family, regardless of belief system, receives the meaning, intentional support they deserve.


Shinto - Japan's Indigenous Religion - Road Scholar
(July 29) - [Open] - Join religion scholar Brian Carwana to explore Shintoism, Japan’s indigenous religion, and the intricacies of Shinto, a unique belief system with no founder, sacred texts or formal doctrines. Discover the profound connection between Shinto and Japanese identity through its nature-based principles and historical significance.


Religious Holidays: Judaism - Oakville Public Library
(Sept 16) - [Closed] - Encounter will present on religious literacy for library staff and its relevance to workplace culture and serving the public. We will explore how understanding religious diversity, including key Jewish holidays can foster inclusion, support equitable scheduling practices, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and community members.


World Religions Series - Innis College
(Sept 18 - Nov 27) - [Open] - Encounter will present on religious literacy for library staff and its relevance to workplace culture and serving the public. We will explore how understanding religious diversity, including key Jewish holidays can foster inclusion, support equitable scheduling practices, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and community members.


Visiting Houses of Worship
(Oct 24) - [Closed] - We will taking graduate students studying religion to three houses of worship to meet leaders, observe ritual and share a meal, providing lived exposure to these communities these students study.
































