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Reading Week and more at MfSC!MfSC is delighted to welcome Sonia, our Interfaith Facilitator, back! Sonia develops and runs many of MfSC’s programs, and is available for active listening and consultation on spiritual and religious life. Introduce yourself at an upcoming MfSC event, or book a meeting with Sonia here. You can also book a meeting with Jen, MfSC's Chaplain and Coordinator, for spiritual care, active listening and consultation on spiritual and religious life, or connect with the members of our Multi-Faith Network to learn more about their communities or find local resources. There's lots to do this month--discover our programs and events here! |
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March at the Multi-faith and Spirituality CentreClick on the links below for more details and to register! |
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Spirituali-Tea - Tuesday, March 3, 2 - 4 p.m. Join us for engaging conversation & connection, snacks included! Volunteer with MfSC & Homeroom: Cooking for Resilience Montreal - Wednesday, March 4, 1 - 3 p.m. Join us to make a positive impact on our community! Spirtuali-Tea: What does accountability look like? - Tuesday, March 10, 2 - 4 p.m. Let's talk about making things right after harm with Mark Underwood, Equity Office Facilitator. Sacred Site Visit: Chabad NDG - Thursday, March 12, 1 - 4 p.m. Learn about Chabad's practice and experience of Judaism, registration required! Spirituali-Tea - Tuesday, March 17, 2 - 4 p.m. Join us for engaging conversation & connection, snacks included! March Community Meal - Tuesday, March 17, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Share a free vegetarian meal, meet new people and enjoy the conversations among friends, registration required! Community, Care and Compassion - Thursday, March 19, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Supporting one another through loss and change. Spirituali-Tea - Tuesday, March 24, 2 - 4 p.m. Join us for engaging conversation & connection, snacks included! Breath, Body, Mind: Mindfulness 101 - Thursday, March 26, 12 - 1 p.m. Gentle mindful movement and guided meditation. Registration required! Spirituali-Tea at the Pop-Up Against Procrastination - Tuesday, March 31, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Spirituali-tea is on the road this week this week! Join us in the LB-Atrium, 2-3:30 p.m., for tea & conversation--and check out resources to help you prepare for exams. |
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Want to talk more about spiritual life or find other resources? Reach out to us at mfsc@concordia.ca. |
At Concordia
Several traditions observe fasts this month, including Ramadan, the 19-Day Fast, the Fast of Esther, and Lent. Find tips for healthy nutrition during Ramadan (applicable to many other fast times!) from our colleagues in Health Services. Do you have friends who might be observing different traditions? Check out our tips for multi-faith engagement!
Breaking Barriers, Building Leaders Centering Black Leadership: affirms the importance of Black leadership in higher education while addressing the systemic barriers that make this journey difficult. Thursday, March 19, 10 - 11:30 a.m. A Space for Black Doctoral Students to Connect, Share and Build Community: This monthly gathering is a collaboration between the NouLa Centre for Black Students and the Black Perspectives Office, created to support Black doctoral students through intentional community-building and shared dialogue. Friday, March 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contemplative Pedagogy and Practices Open Educational Resource Launch: Come learn about and celebrate the launch of these resources by the Contemplative Pedagogy Faculty Interest Group (with contributions by MfSC staff!). Friday, March 27, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
A Crisis of Empathy?: This event brings together two thought leaders who will explore how political polarization erodes our capacity for empathy. As public debates become more conflictual, how do we remain present to one another’s suffering, even when we fundamentally disagree? Tuesday, March 31, 3 - 5 p.m. |
Connect with the MfSCThe Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre seeks to open hearts and minds to diverse expressions of the human spirit. We're here for all Concordians-no religious or spiritual commitments required. Visit our drop-in space, Tue-Thurs in H-746 or Fridays in H-608.02: Meet friends, study, relax or find a moment of quiet. Students can make an appointment with Jen, the Chaplain or Sonia, the Interfaith Facilitator. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Territorial acknowledgement: Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien'kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. |