Spiritual Affairs
Multi-Faith Resources for Students at Trent University
What is Trent University Spiritual Affairs?
Trent University Spiritual Affairs provides support to students from all faith traditions, as well as students who are considering questions of meaning, purpose and identity. Our multi-faith model is rooted in respect, understanding, and inclusion.
Upcoming Events
Challenging Islamophobia - Muslim Women Speak
Wednesday, January 27th, 1 pm-2:30 pm
Trent Spiritual Affairs and the Trent Central Student Association present Challenging Islamophobia: Muslim Women Speak. This virtual panel event will feature women's voices and will be followed by a Q&A session. All are welcome - registration is required.
Exploring Spirituality Workshop Series
Wednesdays, 1:30 pm-3:00 pm - Feb. 3rd, Feb. 24th, March 10th, March 24th
This virtual workshop series is designed for students who do not identify with any particular faith, but have an interest in exploring a personal approach to spirituality. We will spend time sharing stories, and exploring mindfulness, prayer, connection to place, music, and movement as tools for beginning or deepening a spiritual practice. Students should be able to commit to all four workshops. Registration is required.
Multi-Faith Network
Living through a pandemic and trying to complete courses remotely can be stressful. Remember - you're not alone. If you feel that connecting to a spiritual or faith-based perspective might be what you need, Spiritual Affairs can help.
Members of our Multi-Faith Network team are available to support students through 1:1 phone calls or video meetings. As well, we have compiled a list of virtual services, prayers and resources that students can access online.
Prayer Space on Campus
A number of spaces are available for students to pray on campus.
Other Resources for Students
Directory of Community Faith Groups
Start a Faith-Based Student Group
Virtual Services
Below, you will find opportunities to connect to virtual services, prayers, and resources.
Buddhist - Buddhist Meditations by Jack Kornfield
Christian: Anglican - Resources from the Anglican Church of Canada
Christian: Catholic - Daily Mass via St. Alphonsus Liguori Facebook Page; Sunday Mass via Diocese of Peterborough YouTube Channel
Christian: Evangelical - Services with Auburn Bible Chapel, Peterborough
Christian: Presbyterian - Sermons with St. Paul’s Church, Peterborough
Christian: United - Services via the United Church of Canada
Hindu - Prayers via the Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton
Jewish - Services via the Jewish Community Centre of Peterborough (Beth Israel Synagogue)
Muslim - Jumuah Service via the Islamic Society of Toronto
Sikh - Services via Gudwara Malton, Mississauga
Unitarian Universalist - Services via the Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough