Activities and Events

The Spiritual Centre is open Monday – Friday, 8am-8pm. Students and staff are welcome to drop-in and use the space for individual prayer and reflection.

Our Christian chaplain, Yuriy Derkach, is available by appointment to students and employees of all faiths and beliefs for online spiritual counselling. Contact him by email to set up an appointment: derkacy@algonquincollege.com .

Mondays • 11am-1pm

A workshop focused on discovering who you are, including your strengths, gifts, talents, and passions. You will learn about your mission, vision, values, purpose, and how to be successful.

Mondays • 1pm-2pm  

This is a meditative creative session, to explore your vision, mission and purpose in life by creating a personalized vision board and visualizing your life.

Come and practice Christian breathing meditation, and learn stillness, and how to be present, conscience and aware.

Tuesdays • 12pm-1pm 

Come and learn a simple method of prayerful reading of Scripture from the Catholic tradition. This practice dates back to the early centuries of Christianity. Learn about the steps of this useful Biblical tool, practice it with a Scriptural reading, and take some time to note, reflect and share.

Tuesdays  • 2pm-3pm

Thursdays  • 11am-12pm

This group meets to study and discuss the word of God and share interpretations of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Explore what it means to live according to God’s instructions and inspire each other to live a Christian life.

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month  • 6pm-7:30pm

Hosted by the Diamond Way Group of Ottawa, Offering an accessible and modern style, these practices work with people’s confidence, using every situation in life to develop. group always presents basic information and the medidations are guided in English. Newcomers welcome!

Wednesdays • 11am-11:45am

Join Campus Ministry for a Christian discussion, conversation on how to overcome various challenges with God’s help and find Christian perspective on many aspects of life. (What worries you, and how can God help?).

Wednesdays • 12pm-2pm

Have you ever wondered about prayer? How does it work? Why do people pray? This interactive drop-in experience is a great way to observe or try it out for yourself! There will be a short introduction to a few different ways to pray with an open Q&A discussion and then open stations for you to try it! It’s “creative” because there are so many different ways to pray. Some involve using our hands to make things too. Come by and try it out!

Tuesdays  • 2pm-3pm

Thursdays  • 11am-12pm

This group meets to study and discuss the word of God and share interpretations of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Explore what it means to live according to God’s instructions and inspire each other to live a Christian life.

Thursdays • 1pm – 2pm
Uni-tea is sharing conversation over a cup of tea! Relax and re-energize with a fresh cup of tea and explore culture, spirituality, faith and creativity through positive conversation.

Fridays:

• 1:15pm-1:45pm
• 2:15pm-2:45pm

Weekly congregational prayer for our Muslim students and staff. Two services are available throughout the Spring 2024 Term.