Events

The CIECR hosts several events throughout the year. Come back to this page for updates.

Annual Research Gathering - Dec 9th-11th, 2026

Research Gathering

The CIECR hosts a Research Gathering at Wycliffe College in December each year. The event typically features academic and public-facing talks (clergy, lay, etc.) and features meaningful discussions of new research and findings on congregations and religious trends in Canada (and beyond). Our annual Research Gatherings are also excellent for networking, as they connect denominational staff, strategic planners, and academic researchers in a warm setting.

Some key topics regularly discussed at these events include:

  • Data-Informed Trends: Exploring shifts in attendance, demographics, and active participation across congregations in Canada (and beyond).
  • Practical Mission: Translating empirical data into actionable insights for local church leadership and community engagement.

We'd love to have you join us this year!

🎉 Our next Research Gathering will run from December 9-11, 2026 at Wycliffe College! 🎉

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Webinars

The CIECR also runs webinars throughout the year on relevant topics to our goals and mission. Some of these include update-style lectures and seminars, and others feature guest speakers. Check back here for more information on upcoming webinars!

Learn more and get involved

The CIECR is committed to facilitating practical learning for faith-based leaders through a variety of customizable research projects, congregational surveys, data reports, and explorable data visualizations or mapping tools. Explore the toolbar on the side of this page to learn more about us!