Department
Multi-Faith Centre for Spiritual Study & Practice
We provide an inclusive space for you to engage in community, where you can learn, grow and explore diverse cultural and spiritual perspectives.
Why Connect With Us
- Discussions about meaning and purpose.
- Social justice and religious diversity workshops.
- Mindfulness meditation, worship, yoga and other practices.
- Sign up for the Multi-Faith Centre newsletter.
- Join the Multi-Faith Centre Facebook group.
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Programs
Blanket Exercise: Exploring Indigenous Rights and Spirituality
An interactive learning experience that teaches the Indigenous rights history that we were rarely taught Learn more about Blanket Exercise: Exploring Indigenous Rights and SpiritualityChallenging Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia
Annual workshops and events where students can further their understanding of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and how to challenge hate Learn more about Challenging Anti-Semitism and IslamophobiaCreate & Connect
Explore how various art forms can help support social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual wellbeing. Learn more about Create & ConnectEco-spirituality Programming
An interfaith group at U of T that connects environmentalists, theorists and activists who care about the Earth Learn more about Eco-spirituality ProgrammingExploring Gender Justice
We host an event every year on International Women's Day (March 8) to unpack the relationships between gender rights, justice and spirituality. Learn more about Exploring Gender JusticeGrief Support
An informal mutual support group for students who have experienced a death or are experiencing anticipatory grief Learn more about Grief SupportHealing with Yoga
A non-judgemental yoga space that centers diverse ways of healing. Learn more about Healing with YogaHeart Works Fund
Provides financial support for student group initiatives that create opportunities for critical and respectful exploration of religious and spiritual questions Learn more about Heart Works FundInterfaith Leadership Certificate
Gain religious and cultural fluency to better understand and work with diverse faith communities in the workplace, socially and beyond. Learn more about Interfaith Leadership CertificateInterfaith Meditation Series
Features monthly workshops dedicated to meditation practices from specific traditions Learn more about Interfaith Meditation SeriesIntersections of Queer Identity and Faith
Drop in for facilitated discussions, film screenings, and social time among friends where intersections of gender identities, sexual orientations, cultures, religious faiths, and spiritual practices are welcome. Learn more about Intersections of Queer Identity and FaithMassage Thursdays
Massage Thursdays are suspended until further notice. Learn more about Massage ThursdaysMindFIT Student Facilitator Training Program
The MindFIT Student Facilitator Training Program prepares students to facilitate mindfulness meditation for their peers. Learn more about MindFIT Student Facilitator Training ProgramMindful Moments: Meditation & Yoga
Mindfulness meditation and mindful yoga drop-in classes run Monday to Friday. Join our team of experienced facilitators to try this ancient practice that helps you relax, focus your attention and improve your mood. Learn more about Mindful Moments: Meditation & YogaMuffin Madness: Fun, Food and Friends
Fun, Food and Friends is on pause until further notice. Learn more about Muffin Madness: Fun, Food and FriendsMulti-Faith Centre Student Advisory Committee
The Student Advisory Committee provides the director of the Multi-Faith Centre with advice about programming, services, policies and initiatives for students. Learn more about Multi-Faith Centre Student Advisory CommitteeReading Scripture in Community
Students from all religious and academic backgrounds are welcome to participate in a weekly close reading of scripture that opens new conversations and discovers interesting relationships across Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths. Learn more about Reading Scripture in CommunityMulti-Faith Centre Research Fellowship
We invite applications from graduate students for a $4000 research fellowship that will be awarded for the 2022-2023 academic year. Learn more about Multi-Faith Centre Research FellowshipRole of Religion in Canada
Role of Religion in Canada is a program that gives you the opportunity to explore how faith communities contribute to government policies and justice in Canada. This program is on pause for 2021-2022. Learn more about Role of Religion in CanadaSelf-Care Saturday Retreats
Join us for Self-Care Saturday Retreats at the Multi-Faith Centre where you can participate in speed-friending, mindfulness and yoga, drum circles and more! Learn more about Self-Care Saturday RetreatsTai Chi
Join this 8 week in-person introduction to Tai Chi running fall 2022. Learn more about Tai ChiTransformative Insight: An Introduction to Vipassana Meditation
Explore two powerful ways of using meditation to produce more wisdom and insight (vipassana). Learn more about Transformative Insight: An Introduction to Vipassana MeditationVedic Yoga Philosophy
This series explores the texts, philosophies and practices of spiritual traditions originating in India. Learn more about Vedic Yoga PhilosophyWorld Interfaith Harmony Week
Join us at the Multi-Faith Centre for several events as part of United Nation's annual World Interfaith Harmony Week. Learn more about World Interfaith Harmony WeekFACULTY & STAFF: Religious Diversity & Inclusivity Training
Religious Diversity & Inclusivity Training workshops are an introduction to religious literacy and its role in higher education. Learn more about FACULTY & STAFF: Religious Diversity & Inclusivity Training2SLGBTQ+ Yoga
All bodies and all abilities are welcome in this yoga series for students and staff from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Learn more about 2SLGBTQ+ Yoga -
Services
Campus Chaplains Association
The Multi-faith Centre maintains a partnership with the Campus Chaplains Association and offers a directory of campus chaplains to help students and chaplains connect with one another. Learn more about Campus Chaplains AssociationMulti-Faith Centre newsletter
Keep up to date on multi-faith news, events and drop-in activities through our Multi-faith Centre newsletter. Learn more about Multi-Faith Centre newsletterMulti-Faith Centre resource library
Browse our extensive list of resources including books, articles, podcasts, videos and courses to broaden your understanding of mindfulness meditation and yoga. Learn more about Multi-Faith Centre resource libraryMulti-Faith Centre workshops by request
Our dynamic team of staff and facilitators are excited to bring mindfulness, yoga and wellbeing to faculty, staff and students. Learn more about Multi-Faith Centre workshops by requestReligious accommodation support
University of Toronto's policy on religious accommodations makes every effort to accommodate students, staff and faculty who observe religious Holy Days. Learn more about Religious accommodation supportSpace requests
The Multi-Faith Centre, at 569 Spadina Avenue, has five rooms of varying sizes available for prayer, worship and other spiritual practices, as well as educational events including meetings, conferences, panel discussions and forums. Learn more about Space requestsSubaltern Speaks podcast
Subaltern Speaks is a Multi-Faith Centre podcast that explores colonialism and spirituality. Learn more about Subaltern Speaks podcast -
News
What I’ve discovered at the Multi-Faith Centre
This article was originally published by Rachel on the Life@UofT Blog. Since becoming the Multi-Faith Centre’s blogging intern, I’ve learned… Read more of this News ArticleNew podcast explores spirituality and colonialism
Posted June 1, 2021 By Kirsty Clarke Subaltern Speaks is a new podcast produced by student interns Manvinder Gill and… Read more of this News Article -
Contacts
Our team
Our team supports the spiritual well-being of students, staff and faculty in order to increase our understanding of and respect for religious beliefs and practices. It does so by providing opportunities for members of the community to engage in questions of meaning, purpose and identity and to reflect, worship, contemplate, teach and learn, read and study, celebrate, mourn, engage in dialogue and interact on a daily basis.
Multi-Faith Centre Reception
569 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2J7
Multi-Faith Centre Leadership
Program Coordinators & Administrators
Christina Shivtahal
Student Life and Programs Administrator