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
Public Prosecution Service of Canada (May 25)
May 25 [Closed] - The Religiously Literate Leader - Senior [...]
Interfaith Explorations (May 29)
[Closed] University of Toronto - Students from the university will [...]
Racism, Church and Canadian Society (June 4)
June 4 [Closed] 6:00 P.M. EDT - Mark St. United [...]
Discovery Week (July 17-23)
[Open for Registration] Toronto - Our premier program is back [...]
The Western Lens – Seeing Religions More Clearly
This presentation is especially popular with schools. We help [...]
Past Events
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 [...]
Religion: The Big Questions
Together we investigated the big questions religion asks and attempts [...]
Making the Case for Religious Literacy in the Workplace
We presented a workshop called Making the Case for Religious [...]
Demystifying Islam – How to be an Ally to your Muslim Colleagues
As Ramadan, the holy month of fasting approached, our guests [...]
