Multifaith weekly programs

This food share program provides food for UVic students through the Multifaith Centre.

Program runs Monday to Friday 8:30AM-12:00PM | May 1 to August 28

Conferring with a spiritual counsellor in the Christian tradition available for fresh insight on challenges you may be facing.

Program runs weekly Mondays & Wednesdays 1:15-1:45PM. | May 1 to July 22

A small group meeting once a week to learn how to have effective conversations with anyone on campus and beyond.

Program runs weekly Tuesdays 1:15-1:45PM. | May 6 to July 21

Monthly guest speaker series exploring transformative ideas and insights for fostering peaceful, sustainable, and thriving communities at both local and global levels. Held on the last Sunday of each month 2 to 3pm followed by refreshments.

Program runs the last Sunday of each month 2:00-4:00PM.

Gather for a simple Christian service of prayer, song, scripture, and contemplation. Our worship is centered around a gospel reading for which we take time to discuss and listen to student interpretations of the text. All are welcome. A free simple dinner is provided following the service.

Program runs weekly Wednesdays 5:00-6:00PM. | May 13 & 27, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, August 12 & 26

Weekly, student-led discussions that explore personal and social issues through a spiritual lens. Discussions 4:45 to 6 p.m., followed by a free dinner.

Program runs weekly Fridays 4:45-6:00PM. Free dinner 6:00-7:00PM. | May 1 to August 28

Zen Buddhist Meditation is a program designed to teach meditation and experience the practice of Zen Buddhism.

Program runs weekly Tuesdays 7:00-8:30PM. | May 12 to July 28

Meditation observes the breath, while the mind goes inward with self reflection and thoughtlessness. This reduces stress and anxiety, develops inner stillness, increases self-awareness, and opens the heart and mind to presence.

Program runs weekly Wednesdays 12:15-1:00PM. | May 13 to July 29

As the body requires sleep to rest so does your mind. Yoga is a practice that will tone your body and mind towards stability. The Asanas and Breathwork of Yoga can be preparative for meditation and are a mind and body practice.

Program runs weekly Thursdays 3:30-4:30PM. | May 14 to July 30

Meditation observes the breath, while the mind goes inward with self reflection and thoughtlessness, this reduces stress and anxiety, develops inner stillness, increases self-awareness, and opens the heart and mind to presence.

Program runs weekly Thursdays 4:30-5:20PM. | May 14 to July 30

Explore stories from this week’s Torah parsha (reading) and gain insights for the world we find ourselves in today.

Program runs weekly Wednesdays 6:00-7:00PM. | May 1 to August 28 | Online

Friday Prayers (Jum’ah) is a time for all Muslims to leave their day-to-day activities for a congregational prayer and sermon (Khutbah).

Program runs weekly Fridays 1:30-2:00PM. | May 1 to August 28

Gather to discuss Scripture, pray, and nurture ecumenical community with fellow students.

Program runs monthly Wednesdays 5:00-7:00PM. | May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19

Gather for a simple Christian service of prayer, song, scripture, and contemplation. Our worship is centered around a gospel reading for which we take time to discuss and listen to student interpretations of the text. All are welcome. A free simple dinner is provided following the service.

Program runs weekly Wednesdays 5:00-6:00PM. |May 13 & 27, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, August 12 & 26