(If Dates and Times are not indicated, they are still in the planning stages. Check back or watch our Instagram for updates)
Previous Programs Included:
The Voyagers Spirituality Group: A peer-led spirituality group for students seeking community who are interested in spirituality, meditation, and reflection. We hope to provide a fun and safe environment for students to explore and share concepts surrounding spirituality, religion, and philosophy. We wish to invite and inspire community and space which flowers ideas and perspectives. Ultimately, this is an attempt to cultivate loving compassion and realize our oneness!
Knit Happens! Drop-by for knitting and conversation. BYOP (Bring your own Project) or some supplies will be available.
Connect4: a drop-in for students who are feeling isolated, like they haven’t found their people. Each week we will have an activity to participate in and topics for conversation.
Gathering of Remembrance: This group is finished for the term. Join Imam Abdullah El-Asmar for a Spiritual evening or Qur’an, Hadith, Zikr and Rasheed’s. Followed by coffee/tea, snacks and social hour.
Islamic Studies Circle: This group is finished fro the term. A bi-weekly session that will focus on 3 aspects: How to Interpret Qur'an and seek Guidance through it based on our modern day lives and context, Learning the basics of the Elements of Worship in Islam, Deriving Knowledge and Wisdom from the Life of the Prophet and his Teachings.
Study Breaks: Watch our Instagram for Study breaks including Button Making, bocce, jigsaw puzzles, collaborative art, and more!
Cooking with Grammas: An Intergenerational cooking program where seniors from the wider community and students work together to cook and share dinner.
Weaving our Lives (a collaboration with YH): a time for fibre arts and spiritual conversations
Allies & Faith: A peer led conversation series in collaboration with the Shift Project. Open to students of faith and those interested in exploring their relationship with spirituality and allyship.
Meaningful Meandering (wellness walks): A time for grounding and contemplation.
- Tuesday May 7th
Interfaith Prayers for Peace: a monthly time of prayer around the many struggles and crises in our world.
Crafternoons: Creative times for reflection and conversation
Small Group Support
Our Small groups are in person and require registration before joining. Please email chaplain@queensu.ca for more information or to register.
Grief Group: Our Grief Groups have concluded for the term. We are considering a spring/summer group. Please email to express interest in that. The Grief Group will offer six weeks of support for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Chaplain Heidi will work with the group to create a safe and brave space for sharing and listening. We will also explore ways to integrate our grief and loss into our lives. Registration required: chaplain@queensu.ca
Students without Parents: (looking for a new name) An opportunity for connection and conversation for students who are separated from their parents through death, estrangement or other reasons. Registration required: chaplain@queensu.ca
