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 embraces all religious and spiritual groups on campus, with the aim of fostering mutual respect and understanding among students.
Spiritual Support for Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Engaging in remote learning and exams can be stressful. Living through a pandemic situation 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.
Certain 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.
Personal Support
Feel free to email any of the following members of the Trent Multi-Faith Network to set up a zoom meeting or a phone call.
Rabbi Denise Handlarski (Interfaith, Spiritual)
Rev. Ben Peltz (Christian, Non-Denominational)
Father John Perdue (Catholic)
Professor Saud Choudhry (Muslim)
Terri Morrison (Buddhist)
If the faith perspective that you are seeking isn’t represented here, please email Johanna Hart, Coordinator of Spiritual Affairs at Trent.
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
Resources for Students
Directory of Community Faith Groups - a listing of faith communities in Peterborough and surrounding area.
Multi-Faith Network - information about our volunteer Chaplains and Community Liaisons, who are available to meet with and support students.
Multi-Faith Room - information about our dedicated space on campus.
Start a Faith-Based Student Group - resources for those who would like to start a faith-based club.
Questions can be directed to Johanna Hart, Spiritual Affairs Coordinator.