Monday

12:00 - 3:00 PM: Sacred Stitches with St. Martha's Chapel. Join on Tuesdays and Thursdays for crafts and chats. Everyone is welcome - no skills or project required! Location: the Narthex of St. George's Anglican Church.

1:00 - 2:30 PM: Animal Therapy Meet McGill's wonderful Handlers and Dogs, trained to provide you with comfort and stress relief.

1:30 - 2:00 PM: Mindfulness Sessions for Law Students Every Monday, law students are invited to attend a drop-in 30-minute mindfulness session led by Professor Sébastien Jodoin and Gabrielle Petrucci, Local Wellness Advisor at the Faculty of Law.

3:00 - 4:00 PM: Gardening with MORSL We’re growing more than just plants—we’re cultivating meaningful, supportive conversations in a peaceful, welcoming space. Whether you're brand new to gardening or just want a nature break, this is the perfect place to dig in and connect with fellow students.

5:00 - 6:00 PM: McGill Meditation Club meets and practices at the MORSL Meditation room (3610 McTavish, 3rd Floor). Spots are limited, on first-come basis.

6:00 - 7:00 PM: Stretch and Strengthen Workshop with the Lotus Fitness Initiative Join us at Jeanne-Mance for a rejuvenating stretch and strengthen workshop (Talia’s Version)! Unwind, connect with friends, & enjoy the early fall weather before midterms creep in.

6:00 - 8:00 PM: Both Chess Club and Badminton with the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul's Young Adult Ministry. For questions or to sign-up, please contact info [at] standrewstpaul.com

6:30 PM: Kol Nidrei Yom Kippur event with Chabad McGill Candle lighting/ Fast begins at 6:15 pm. Kol Nidrei 6:30 pm followed by evening services.

7:00 PM: Christian Worldview Talk with Graduate Christian Fellowship. Talk by Janel Curry of American Scientific Affiliation.

Tuesday

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Art Hive Open Studio The McGill Art Hive is a space devoted to making art and community, located within the Healthy Living Annex at the Student Wellness Hub.

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM: Therapeutic Yoga for Anxiety, Stress & Symptoms of Trauma Yoga especially for students struggling with for symptoms of trauma, stress, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. No prior yoga experience necessary.

12:00 PM: Lunch and Learn Join Rabbi Shmuly at Chabad McGill for Lunch and Learn.

12:00 - 2:00 PM: Mount Royal Wellness Walk The McGill Wellness Hub is partnering with Athletics and Recreation to invite you for a leisure walk on the iconic Mount Royal!

3:00 - 4:00 PM: MORSL Campus Tour: Religious and Spiritual Landmarks Come join us as we explore McGill's religious heritage and spiritual landmarks on this guided walking tour of selected campus landmarks. We will learn about the history, architectural beauty and present-day significance of these sites.

5:00 - 6:30 PM: Contemplative Circle Join student facilitators Kook and Josh for a 90-minute session grounded in Tibetan Buddhist practices. Each session blends a contemplative practice with discussion. Open to all students—whether or not you follow a spiritual path.

6:00 PM: Truth and Reconciliation Service at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul

Pursuant to The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, we, as a faith community, are obligated to tell the story of the residential schools and to offer our lament and apology. This worship service is one of the ways our church seeks to do exactly that.

Wednesday

10:00 - 10:45 AM: Mental Health Walking Group at McGill’s Macdonald Campus Take a break from your routine and explore the scenic trails around campus in a supportive and relaxed environment.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Neurodivergent and Chronic Conditions Student Support Group This is a support group for neurodivergent students and students living with chronic conditions who are seeking support to navigate alternative learning methods and develop confidence and communication skills to help navigate interpersonal relationships, including interactions with professors & teaching/academic aides.

3:00 - 4:00 PM: PhD Support Group Do you find it challenging to balance life and academics? Do you feel disconnected from others in your program? Do you sometimes struggle to retain your focus and direction? Join the group for ideas, encouragement, motivation and a sense of connectedness!

4:30 - 5:30 PM: Quaker Silent Meditation Group meets at MORSL's meditation space at 3610 McTavish room 36-3. Quaker-style meeting is silent group contemplation intended for people of all backgrounds and beliefs. To join the Quaker Midweek Meeting's Whatsapp group, please contact colin.robertson [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Quaker%20Meeting) (Colin).

5:00 - 7:00 PM: Dating in Montreal This workshop is about understanding how to interact socially, romantically, and respectfully within a new cultural framework.

5:30 - 7:30 PM: Students in Dialogue with Secularity Symposium How do we build meaningful connections in an increasingly secular world? Join us for a vital conversation exploring the intersection of faith, identity, and modern society. This special symposium features two distinguished scholars, Dr. Asma Alnaser and Dr. Patrice Brodeur. Together, we will delve into how students and community members can navigate and engage with secularity in constructive and enriching ways.

This is a bilingual event. All are welcome!

6:00 PM: Young Adult summer bible study This is a drop-in series at the Church of St. Andrew & St. Paul (3415 Redpath). For details and RSVP, email info [at] standrewstpaul.com

6:00 PM: St. Martha's Weekly Bible Study. Our Bible study happens every Wednesday. It starts at 6 p.m. Meet at Undercroft, 635 rue Ste-Catherine ouest, Montreal.

6:00 - 8:00 PM: A Journey through the Seerah Join the MSA for an enlightening weekly series with Sheikh Faisal Malik, as we dive into the Seerah - the life and legacy of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Thursday

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Skills for Coping with Perfectionism Do you constantly criticize yourself? Do you feel your efforts are never good enough? Do you set unrealistic standards? Join this group to discuss the role perfectionism plays in your life and develop tools for overcoming it.

10:00 AM: YK Shacharit Join Chabad McGill for meaningful Yom Kippur services. Yizkor at 12:00 PM.

4:45 PM: Neila and Break-Fast Join Chabad McGill for meaningful Yom Kippur services. Mincha 4:45 pm, Neila (closing service) 6:00 pm, Break-Fast 7:20 pm

7:00 - 9:00 PM: Gather is P2C's bi-weekly fellowship meeting. Are you curious about faith and Christianity, or want to connect with other Christians? Join us for teaching, discussion, prayer, snacks and games. The event location will be announced on our Instagram, @p2cmcgill.

Friday

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: CBT Workshop This 90-minute workshop consisting of two sessions will introduce students to a variety of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help manage anxiety and mood, including strategies for relaxation, managing stress, and achieving more balanced thinking.

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Art Hive Open Studio The McGill Art Hive is a space devoted to making art and community, located within the Healthy Living Annex at the Student Wellness Hub.

12:00 - 1:00 PM: Student Parent Support Group Are you a student as well as a parent? Do you find it challenging to balance family and academic obligations? Do you feel disconnected from your peers? Join our group and connect with other student-parents to receive support, ideas, and encouragement.

1:00 - 3:00 PM: Food Sorting with Mission Bon Accueil Want to serve in the community and connect with fellow McGill students? Come join us for a Food Sorting activity at Mission Bon Accueil, an organization that supports people facing food insecurity in the Montreal community.

3:30 - 4:30 PM: Sisters' Weekly Quran Memorization This semester, join the MSA in memorizing Surah As-Sajdah! Goals includes memorizing the entire surah by the end of term, understanding its themes & meanings, and reflecting on its lessons to grow spiritually.

4:30 - 5:30 PM: Brothers' Weekly Quran Memorization Join the MSA in memorizing Surah As-Sajdah!

6:30 PM: Worship Night with InterVarsity A way to encounter God through different language and culture. This next event will contain worship songs from a variety of cultures and context! Come and encounter Jesus with us as we are led by a variety of friends in the community 🎵🎶 feat. Spanish, French, and Haitian creole.

Saturday

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM: Day Trip to the Gault Nature Reserve Explore the picturesque Gault Nature Reserve and visit a local apple orchard with McGill Recreation, rain or shine!

10:15 AM: Shabbat morning services at Temple Emanu-el-Beth Sholom

10:30 AM: Shabbat morning services with Chabad McGill.

Sunday

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM: Day Trip to the Gault Nature Reserve Explore the picturesque Gault Nature Reserve and visit a local apple orchard with McGill Recreation, rain or shine!

Looking for Sunday church services and other recurring faith gatherings on Sundays? Check MORSL's Spiritual Community and Worship Page