Through Encounter, Brian offers programs to the public both in person and online. He works with private industry and government as well as schools, universities, and community organizations. Check out our events and contact him if you would like to arrange a talk for your place of work, your educational institution, or your lifelong learning group.
Upcoming Events
Navigating Religious and Spiritual Diversity in the Workplace (December 1)
[Open] 12:30-2:00pm - This webinar is being held by the [...]
The Religiously Literate Leader (October 27)
[Closed] - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada We will explore how [...]
Policing and Religious Literacy (October 24 & 28)
[Closed] - Halton Police Services Religiously motivated hate crimes have [...]
Why Religious Literacy Matters (October 3)
[Closed] - Niagara Police Services Police today confront a society [...]
Exploring Religions of the World (September 19 to 23)
[Open] Road Scholar Online Program - $499.00 Spend five days [...]
The Religiously Literate Leader (September 14)
[Closed] 12:00 to 13:30pm - In this session with publisher [...]
Discovery Week (October 13 to 16)
[Open for Registration] Toronto - Our premier program is back [...]
Music, Masks, Murtis and More (September 12)
[Open] 1:30pm - Road Scholar Online Program - $25.00 Encounter [...]
The Western Lens – Seeing Religions More Clearly
This presentation is especially popular with schools. We help [...]
Past Events
Supporting LGBTQ+ Individuals Without Our Communities of Faith
University of Western Ontario, 12-1:30pm - Brian moderated a virtual [...]
Dismantling Hate Crime
The Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee was proud to host this [...]
Road Scholar – Rastafarians
Rastafarians are little understood and frequently stereotyped. In this talk, [...]
What Drives Religiosity?
For perhaps a century, scholars have been trying to [...]
Debunking the Myths: An Exploration of Common Stereotypes about Underserved Communities
Brian was on an organ donation panel for the US-based [...]
Creating Connection presents: An Afternoon of Nurturing Spirit Encountering World Religions
Brian spoke on April 27, 2022 as part of “An [...]
A History of Racism & Religion in Canada – Islington United Church
[Open] Brian spoke at the Islington United Church. This speaker [...]
The Protestant Reformation and the Founding of the Modern West
The Protestant Reformation changed everything: how we understand politics, religion, [...]
Interfaith Conversation – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
[Open] Brian was interviewed by pastor John Borthwick about interfaith [...]
Years of Interfaith: Here’s What I Learned – Seniors in Conversation
[Closed Event] Twenty years ago, I entered a path that [...]
