REGINA — Voices from ten different faith traditions will come together Sunday afternoon as the Regina Multi-Faith Forum hosts World Religion Day at Campion College, part of a global observance tied to Interfaith Harmony Week.
The event runs from 2 p.m. at Campion College on the University of Regina campus and is open to the public. Short reflections from each faith group will explore the theme Walking Together in Faith, Serving the Common Good, followed by time for conversation and refreshments.
World Religion Day is observed internationally and was first initiated by the Bahá’í community. In Regina, it has been a fixture for decades, growing alongside the Regina Multi-Faith Forum, which was founded in 1991 to promote dialogue, education and mutual respect among religious communities.
“World Religion Day is about coming together to promote understanding, reduce prejudice, and simply enjoy the richness of our diverse faith communities,” said Stephanie Molloy, past chair of the Regina Multi-Faith Forum. “Each speaker will share, from their own tradition, what it means to walk together in faith and serve the common good.”
Speakers representing the Bahá’í, Hindu, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jain, and Buddhist communities will participate. The gathering will open with a prayer offered by Elder Lorna Standingready from the Indigenous community.
Molloy said the focus is intentionally local, grounding global ideals in Regina’s day-to-day reality.
“There is so much unsettled business in the world,” she said. “This is about choosing to serve the common good right here, guided by mutual respect, inclusivity, justice, and education.”
The Regina Multi-Faith Forum works year-round to build relationships across faith lines through public events, educational sessions and shared resources, including a multi-faith calendar highlighting religious observances throughout the year. World Religion Day remains one of its most well-attended events.
“People really value the chance to listen, learn, and then stay and talk with one another,” Molloy said. “That community-building piece, often over food, is where connections really deepen.”
Refreshments will be served following the presentations, with attention paid to dietary needs across traditions.
As part of Interfaith Harmony Week, the event is intended not only as a celebration of diversity, but as a reminder of shared values.
“This is an invitation to everyone,” Molloy said. “No matter your background, it’s a chance to learn, to listen, and to walk together in faith toward a more inclusive community.”
