Press Releases (31st WRC)

31st World Religions Conference

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Who is GOD? - Nature and Characteristics
Scholars of 8 faiths and Philosophical Traditions participating
Multi Faith Presentations, Poems and Songs

31th Anniversary Celebrartion - World Religions Conference in Canada
Waterloo, Ontario, October 1, 2011

In a society driven by media, high technology, scientific advancements and entertainment -- the conference will explore "Who is GOD?". The Nature and Characteristics of God from the perspective of different faiths and philosophical traditions.

The World Religions Conference (WRC) is an annual multi-faith event which brings together learned scholars from the world’s major religions, providing them an opportunity to speak on a common topic from the perspective of their respective religious traditions. For twenty-nine years WRC has been serving as an invaluable means for bringing different religious and ethnic communities together in a manner which breeds tolerance, peace, cooperation, and understanding amongst the different religions within our society. This event is now considered as one of the largest Multi-faith events of its kind in Canada.

This year, the 31th World Religions Conference is scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 with all its famous traditions at the Humanities Theatre, J.G.Hagey Hall of the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

The event is expected to draw several hundred from the region. Several local, provincial and national leaders are expected to attend and deliver greetings at the event. Carefully selected renowned speakers representing Aboriginal Peoples' Religions, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikh Religion and Humanism (Atheism) will participate at the event. Faith groups will setup displays and participate in religious cultural presentations.

The premier organizer and sponsor of the event is Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada. Cooperation and partnership includes several cities, academic institutions, faith based associations, Student clubs and numerous other organizations.

With free admission and lunch, and great chance to learn and meet others from a multitude of faith and philosophical communities, it is a small step to make this world a more peaceful world to live.

For More info, visit: www.worldreligionsconference.org Register online to attend. Or call Conference Information line: 1-877-INFO-WRC

For More information contact:

Nabeel A. Rana
Chief Planning and Event Coordinator
31th World Religions Conference
Phone: 519-722-0841

Syed S. Anwar
Public Relations Manager
31th World Religions Conference
Phone: 519-653-1584

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or Visit:             www.worldreligionsconference.org
Toll Free:           1-877-INFO-WRC  (1-877-463-6972)

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Organizers

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada


Partners:

1. Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Association (University of Waterloo)
2. City of Waterloo
3. City of Cambridge
4. Federation of Students of the University of Waterloo
5. Sikh Students Association (Univ of Waterloo)
6. Aboriginal Students Association (Univ of Waterloo)
7. Waterloo Riverview Dharma Center
8. Brahmarishi Mission of Canada (KW)
9. Temple Shalom of Waterloo
10. Society of Ontario Freethinkers
11. Beam on Systems Solutions Inc
12. Callture-TelCan
13. CKCO-CTV
14. 570 News
15. Across Boundaries Multi-Faith Institute of Toronto
16. Church of Saint Michael - Waterloo
17. The Record and Guelph Mercury
18. K-W Council of Churches
19. MTA International
20. WLU Free Thought Alliance
21. Cross Cultures
22. Forest Hill United Church of Kitchener
23. St. Philip's Lutheran Church of Kitchener