Interfaith Harmony Halifax 2025 Schedule

  • Theme: Joining hands in turbulent times
  • If you haven’t registered, just show up! Or register here – it’ll take just a minute.
  • All programs are free of charge.
  • All events are in Halifax unless otherwise noted.
  • If there are specific dress requirements, they’ll be noted with the event.

This page will be updated as events are confirmed. Last updated February 6, 2025. Click here for a compact 1-page version.

This is a partial calendar, please check back in a few days!

Thursday, February 6

1-3pm
Interfaith Harmony Engagement Session
Round table discussion of the nine day Sacred Sessions events to come: what are we hoping to get out of this? How do we open our hearts and minds to the theme, Joining hands in turbulent times?
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please register if you can.
At: Gate A, Ummah Masjid, 2510 St Matthias St

Saturday, February 1

1:00pmInterfaith Harmony Engagement Session
Round table discussion of the nine day Sacred Sessions events to come: what are we hoping to get out of this? How do we open our hearts and minds to the theme, Joining hands in turbulent times?
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please register if you can.
At: Same as the Celebration: Halifax Central Public Library
2pm – 4pm World Interfaith Harmony Week Celebration
Join us for songs, readings, dance, art… and snacks! from faith communities across HRM in celebration of our spiritual diversity.
All are welcome. Registration is not required for this event.
At: Halifax Central Public Library
6:30pm Earth-Spirit Society of Nova Scotia hosts Temple of Witchcraft for Imbolc
Please join local Temple of Witchcraft initiates during Interfaith Harmony Week, as we celebrate the turning of the Wheel, for our in-person Imbolc ritual and celebration. With the growing light, the goddess stirs in her winter slumber. This is a time when we can think about what “seeds” to plant in order to bring to fruition that which we desire in the coming spring.
Chairs will be provided for seating and we will not be using incense in case anyone has scent sensitivities.
We kindly ask that attendees silence their cellphones during ritual and, hold off on taking pictures of the altar until after the ritual is complete.
Doors open at 6:30; there will be displays from local Pagan groups. Ritual begins at 7:00. Wear comfortable and festive clothing – we will!
At: The UU Church, 5500 Inglis Street
Website: essns.org

Sunday, February 2

If weather is uncertain please check back. If the service is cancelled due to bad weather it will be posted here.

10:30am Universalist Unitarian Community of Halifax Service
Our community includes people with a variety of beliefs and traditions, united in our commitment to open minds, open hearts, and celebrating the many ways of being human and living a meaningful life. We will honour Groundhog Day by exploring our relationship with second chances. After the service, join a discussion of what UU parenting can look like (all welcome, with a special invitation to parents of children and youth. Babysitting is available).
At: 5500 Inglis St
Website: uuch.ca
12:30-3:00pm Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism Introduction to Taoist practice
Participants are invited to observe or join in Taoist/Confucian chanting and Taoist Tai Chi® practice
At: Halifax Independent School,3331 Connaught Ave
Website: taoist.org
8:00pm Earth Spirit Society of Nova Scotia e-Imbolc
ESSNS invites you to join us on zoom as we celebrate the turning of the Wheel, for our e-Imbolc ritual and celebration, and stay afterward to meet us.
At: Online: Zoom. The link is here. e-Doors open at 8:00pm, the Ritual begins at 8:15.
Website: essns.org

Monday, February 3

7:00pmBrahma Kumaris Meditation & Social
The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization is the largest women-led spiritual organization in the world. With over 10,000 centers in 120 countries, we teach the meditation practice of Raja Yoga to connect to the core of peace within and to the Divine peace. Join us for an evening exploring the unique aspects of the Brahma Kumaris faith community. This is an open house evening for those who would like to have a ‘taster’ of the sacred space and philosophy of the Brahma Kumaris.
Afterwards, join us in person for a cup of chai and taste treat as we celebrate this year’s theme of Joining hands in turbulent times.
At: 1 Cedarbrae Lane
Also online: here’s the Zoom link, password yogapower

Tuesday, February 4

7:00pmBeth Israel Synagogue (Orthodox Judaism) Talk: The Afterlife in Jewish Thought
At: 1480 Oxford St Halifax
Also online: here’s the Zoom link.
7:00pmShambhala Centre Introduction to Meditation
At: 1084 Tower Rd

Wednesday, February 5

5:00pm – 7:00pm Ecology Action Centre Conversation: Faith and Climate Action
Join the Spiritual Coalition on Climate Action Nova Scotia (SCOCANS) and the Ecology Action Centre for a conversation panel about faith and climate action. SCOCANS is a volunteer run interfaith group in collaboration with the Ecology Action Centre’s Energy & Climate Team dedicated to advocacy for the environment and social justice. SCOCANS members meet several times a year, supporting climate justice through actions such as letter writing campaigns, joining rallies, and more and is always looking for new members. Light snacks will be provided
At: Ecology Action Centre, 2705 Fern Lane.

Thursday, February 6

noon Atlantic School of Theology Service
The Atlantic School of Theology, like Interfaith Harmony Halifax itself, brings together multiple traditions, to combine the benefits of going deeply into one tradition with the benefits of cross-pollination and mutual appreciation. In this service we honour the journey of getting to know a god of many names.
AST is a Christian school of theology, with three founding parties: Anglican, Roman Catholic and United Church of Canada. It is affiliated with Saint Mary’s University. A student team is preparing and leading the service. The guest speaker is Ben Robins, minister of the Universalist Unitarian Community of Halifax.
Join the service in the chapel, just down the street and on the right, at 660 Francklyn Street or online: here’s the Zoom link.
7:00pm Shaar Shalom Congregation (Conservative Judaism) Learning Session
At: Online: here’s the Zoom link.
Socials: Website; Facebook

Friday, February 7

Sacred Spaces events will appear here as they are scheduled

Saturday, February 8

2pm to 4pmBahá’í Community of Halifax production of the Life of Táhirih
With digitized performances by local artists, Life of Táhirih shows the inspirational life of Táhirih through art, music and drama. The piece informs us of the historical context of the beginnings of the Bahá’í Faith and, in an artful and entertaining way, a key principle of the Bahá’í Faith: the equality of women and men.
Note: While there is no graphic detail, near the end of the 45 minute production, the martyrdom of Táhirih is discussed. This may be disturbing to smaller or more sensitive children. They would be welcome to leave the room to enjoy other parts of the Woodlawn Library. The production may be long for some children.
At: The Woodlawn Public Library Auditorium, 31 Eisener Blvd, Dartmouth.
Website: halifaxbahai.org
4pm – 8pmUmmah Mosque Interfaith & Multicultural Festival
The Ummah Masjid is having an Interfaith & Multicultural Festival and inviting you on a journey of discovery! Partake in our Multicultural Cuisine Buffet, Mosque tour, Interfaith dialogue, cultural art, free books & more!
At: 2510 St Matthias St

Sunday, February 9

10:30amChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service
The service will be conducted by a lay member of the congregation; we will participate in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (some of other faiths may call it Communion): a tray of bread and another of water will be passed to attendees; you’re welcome to partake but are under no obligation to do so.
At: 205 Lacewood Dr; there is parking behind the building and wheelchair access at both west and east entrances.
Also online: Zoom link here.
11:30amHalifax Hindu Temple Vedanta Ashram Society Sunday Puja
Here’s their description of the puja
At: 6420 Young St
2-4pmPainting Workshop
Come get artsy with us “Paint Night style”! A local artist will lead us in a painting activity along our theme: Joining Hands In Turbulent Times
Free. Family friendly. Space is limited, Registration is required in advance – use this form.
At: Shaar Shalom. We’ll send you the address when you register.
6:00pmMultifaith panel on music roles and traditions
At: Same as the next event – St David’s
7:00pm-8:00pmRezound Meditative Music Group Sound Bath
Rezound offers a non-denominational open mediation at St. David’s in downtown Kjipuktuk/Halifax. This sound bath of improvised, live-sampled and spontaneously arranged ambient music invites attendees to a space of self-reflection, contemplation, meditation, emotional release, and prayer of any kind. Attendees can sink into the rich tones of live chant, overtone singing, throat singing, percussion and found objects, blended with electronics against the backdrop of immersive projection visuals.
At: St. David’s, 1544 Grafton St.
Socials: Facebook, Instagram

Thursday, February 13

1-3pm
Interfaith Harmony Engagement Session
Round table sharing of what we just experienced, what struck us, what stuck with us, what became part of us, what we’re taking with us, what made us laugh, what made us think. How did we do Joining hands in turbulent times?
Light refreshments will be provided.
At: Gate A, Ummah Masjid, 2510 St Matthias St
Please register if you can.
6-8pmEvening Session of the above; same location; again, please register.