Spiritual Affairs

Multi-Faith Resources for Students at Trent University

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. University life provides ample opportunity for personal growth and exploration - and at times, can be stressful. Our Chaplains and Community Liaisons are available to provide spiritual support to students as they navigate this complex and exciting life stage. Our multi-faith model is rooted in respect, understanding, and inclusion. Many of our Chaplains and Community Liaisons are queer-positive - read through their bios to learn more.

Spiritual Affairs is responsible for:

Coordinating the Multi-Faith Network - spiritual support for students of any faith or no faith
Events and programming on themes of spirituality, identity, and equity
Advice on religious accommodation for academic requirements
Maintenance of the Multi-Faith Room on campus - a space for reflection, prayer or quiet contemplation
Supporting dialogue across religious diversity in the campus community
Liaising with faith-based clubs on campus, and supporting the development of new clubs
Liaising with local churches and faith communities
Referrals to other campus supports as needed

At Spiritual Affairs, we are faith-positive, but we don't endorse any particular faith. We encourage openness, inquiry, and spiritual growth. We do not support aggressive religious recruitment, and welcome you to reach out if you have had negative experiences of this kind on the Trent Campus. Questions or comments can be directed to Johanna Hart, Coordinator of Spiritual Affairs at Trent.

Campus Partners

Virtual Services

The Covid-19 pandemic has sent many of us online! Below you'll find a selection of virtual services available to students.

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

Quaker - Meeting for Worship with the Peterborough Quakers

Sikh - Services via Gudwara Malton, Mississauga

Unitarian Universalist - Services via the Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough