Events Hosted
Years of Impact
Lives Touched
14
2026
IftarIftar 2026
SEED’s flagship annual Iftar — our biggest gathering of 2026, uniting hundreds of community members from every faith and background around a shared evening meal. A powerful testament to Barrie’s commitment to compassion, unity, and interfaith solidarity during the holy month of Ramadan.
Winter Celebration 2025
A joyful winter gathering that brought together families from across Barrie and Simcoe County to celebrate the season of light, generosity, and togetherness. Featuring cultural performances, music from diverse traditions, and a feast of foods from around the world — an evening of pure community spirit.
10
2025
Clean and Green Barrie
A hands-on community clean-up initiative that united volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to care for Barrie’s parks, waterfront, and public spaces. Rooted in the shared environmental values of all faith traditions, this event was a beautiful demonstration of our community’s commitment to the land we call home.
22
2025
SEED Iftar Dinner 2025
A vibrant outreach event dedicated to raising awareness around SEED’s Iftar Program. We invited Barrie’s diverse community to explore the significance of Ramadan, hear meaningful personal stories, and join in the spirit of the holy month — regardless of faith or background.
12
2025
SEED March 12 Iftar Program
An intimate and uplifting Iftar gathering welcoming people of all faiths to break the fast together during Ramadan. The evening featured meaningful conversation, shared prayer, and a warm communal meal — a beautiful reminder that our diversity is our strength and our shared humanity unites us all.
18
2025
Visit to Synagogue
A deeply meaningful interfaith experience bringing SEED community members to a local synagogue for an educational and spiritual visit. Guided by gracious Jewish hosts, participants gained insight into Jewish prayer, traditions, and history — strengthening bonds of understanding and friendship across faith communities.
Webinar on Interfaith Dialogue
An engaging online educational event bringing together scholars, faith leaders, and community members from across Canada to explore the role of interfaith dialogue in building peaceful, inclusive communities. Speakers from Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and other faith traditions shared insights on finding common ground and fostering mutual respect.