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.
Spiritual Support for Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic
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.
Find contact information for members of the Trent Multi-Faith Network here.
Upcoming Events
Exploring Spirituality Workshop Series
Facilitated by Johanna Hart, Coordinator of Spiritual Affairs. This participatory workshop series is designed for students who don't align with organized religion, 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. This workshop series will take place over Zoom for the fall term. Students are expected to commit to all workshops in the series. There is no fee for participation.
The workshops will be held from 10:00 am-11:30 am on the following Thursdays: October 1st, October 15th, October 29th (reading week), November 12th, November 26th, and December 10th.
Students can register for the Exploring Spirituality Workshop Series here.
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 starting a faith-based club.
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