Monday

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: French Lunch (Undergraduate) Join us for a relaxed lunch where you can practice French, meet new people, and enjoy free food! Whether you’re a beginner or fluent, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow students and have fun in a friendly, French-speaking environment.

12:30 PM: Pasta Lunch Come join us at the Newman Centre every Monday for a wonderful pasta lunch cooked by our director Robin!

12:30 - 1:30 PM: Macdonald Campus Women's Discussion Series: On Being a Woman This bi-weekly in-person discussion series offers a safe and supportive space for women, including those from diverse cultural and international backgrounds.

5:00 - 6:00 PM: Hosted at MORSL: McGill Meditation Club Practice Join McGill Meditation Club at MORSL's Meditation Space to practice diverse meditation techniques.

5:30 - 6:30 PM: Tajweed Classes for Sisters with the MSA. This class is designed for students at a beginner to intermediate level. If you can read Arabic, this course is perfect for you. We will explore key Tajweed rules. Location: SSMU 436

6:00 - 9:00 PM: Reflecting on the Names of Allah Join the MSA for an evening focused on reflecting on the names of Allah - a chance to slow down, reflect and reconnect by understanding who Allah is through His Beautiful Names.

6:30 - 8:30 PM: Graduate Christian Fellowship Trivia Night at the Newman Centre.

7:00 PM: TCP Info Session with MMAC (Muslim Medical Association of Canada) Curious (or nervous) about entering TCP? MMAC McGill is hosting a TCP Info Session to walk you through what the Transition to Clinical Practice phase really looks like! We’ll cover expectations, common challenges, and practical tips to help you feel prepared and confident going in.

Tuesday

10:00 - 11:00 AM: The Presence Project with the Newman Centre A New Year effort to help students step back from phone use and make more room for prayer and quiet. For info and to sign up, contact alexandra.johnson [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Alexandra).

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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Neurodivergent and Chronic Conditions Student Support Group A support group for neurodivergent students and students living with chronic conditions who are seeking support.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Art Hive @ Macdonald Campus The Art Hive is back!! Join the Hub Peer Supporters in creating a place on Mac Campus where artistic expression flourishes.

12:00 PM: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Shmuly and Chabad.

5:00-6:30 PM: McGill International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemorative Lecture (organized by the Office of the Dean of Students) Professor Aliza Luft will share her research on the Holocaust in France in a lecture titled “Between God and Vichy: Religion, Race, and the Holocaust in France." She examines the fluctuating relationships between social identity, ideology, and interpersonal, socio-political action in contexts marked by war and violence.

5:30 - 6:30 PM: Reading Pope Leo XIV’s Dilexi Te: Loving the Poor Among Us at the Newman Centre Join us every Tuesday to read and discuss Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation.

5:00 - 7:00 PM: Round Table – Immediate Impacts of Bill 94 As part of Muslim Awareness Week 2026, this roundtable offers a space for dialogue and analysis on the immediate impacts of Bill 94.

Wednesday

12:30 PM: Lunch and Learn (Wednesday) with Rabbi Shmuly and Chabad.

4:30 - 5:30 PM: Hosted at MORSL: Quaker Meditation is a space to sit and seek a stillness together to enter a kind of communion with each other, the world, and divine presence. Registration is not required to attend this event. To join the Quaker Midweek Meeting's Whatsapp group, please contact david [at] montreal.quaker.ca (David).

5:30 - 7:30 PM: Hosted at MORSL: Weekly Diwan with McGill Sikh Students' Association Take a mindful pause with us at our weekly Rehras Sahib and Kirtan on campus.

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. Email sarah [at] stemarthe.ca if interested or for more information.

6:00 - 7:30 PM: Akhlaq: Character in Islam Join the MSA for a lecture on Akhlaq, or Character in Islam, a reminder-centered talk on the importance of good character in our faith and daily lives.

6:30 - 8:30 PM: Bible study - Exodus with The Church of A&P's Young Adult Ministry. Join us for a time of learning, reflection, and community. A hybrid bible study to explore the Book of Exodus.

7:00 PM: NCSS YA Group at the Newman Centre. Community. Conversations. Impact.

7:00 PM: Discipleship Group with Power 2 Change Join us Wednesday (co-ed DG) or Friday (women’s DG) as we begin studying the book of Ecclesiastes. If you’ve never been to DG before, this is the perfect time to try it out! DM them for more info.

Thursday

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Journey Through The 5 Senses Learn and practice mindfulness through a series of immersive activities involving your 5 senses. Come join the Hub Peer Supporters in exploring sight, sound, touch, taste and smells in our wellness journey.

12:00 - 1:00 PM: Soup and Bagel Lunch at the Newman Centre The inimitable Soup and Bagel has returned to the Centre this week, so join us at noon every Thursday for a delicious $5 lunch!

12:00 - 1:00 PM: PhD Support Group Join this group for ideas, encouragement, motivation and a sense of connectedness!

3:30 - 4:30 PM: Tajweed Classes for Brothers with the MSA. This class is designed for students at a beginner to intermediate level. If you can read Arabic, this course is perfect for you. We will explore key Tajweed rules. Location: Musallah (SSMU B-09).

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Sisters' Weekly Surah As-Sajdah Memorization with the MSA. This semester, join us in memorizing Surah As-Sajdah! Already memorized it before? You’re still very welcome - this class is also open to those looking to revise and strengthen their recitation.

4:30-6:00 PM: Quebec City Mosque Attack Commemorative Lecture, "Impacts of Islamophobia on Muslim Mental Health" By Dr. Salam El-Majzoub. Her research interests have focused on the mental health needs of marginalized cultural communities and culturally appropriate public health measures, clinical care and training. Location: Robert Vogel Council Room (Leacock 232), 855 Sherbrooke Street West

5:00 - 6:30 PM: Contemplative Circle Join student facilitators Kook and Josh for a 90-minute session grounded in Tibetan Buddhist practices.

5:30 - 8:30 PM: Grounding Ourselves with Canadian Muslim Counselling and the MSA. Join our Registered Psychotherapist, Ala’ Al-Thibeh, for an engaging tatreez workshop and discussion on how we can remain spiritually grounded throughout the semester.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Dua e Kumayl with McGill TMA All are welcome to be part of this gathering and connect with our community, happening every Thursday. Persian tea will be served. Location: SSMU Building, Room 403, 4th Floor.

Friday

10:30 - 11:30 AM: Crepes and Cafe at the Newman Centre Join us at the Centre every Friday morning at 10:30 for a lovely breakfast of crepes! $1 each.

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.

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.

6:00 - 8:00 PM: Faith Exploration with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Come for good conversations. Bring your doubts, perspectives and questions!

7:30 PM: Discipleship Group with Power 2 Change (Women's group) Join us Wednesday (co-ed DG) or Friday (women’s DG) as we begin studying the book of Ecclesiastes. If you’ve never been to DG before, this is the perfect time to try it out! DM them for more info.

Saturday

11:00 AM: Potluck Style Brunch and Rosary with the NCSS.

1:00-6:00 PM: Expo Fair — Getting to Know One Another The Getting to Know One Another Expo Fair is a flagship event of Muslim Awareness Week, designed as a lively space for discovery, dialogue, and connection. Open to all, the fair will host nearly a dozen booths featuring a wide range of initiatives: community organizations, artists, artisans, vendors, cultural products, food, jewelry, clothing, henna art, children’s face painting, and more.

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM: MSA x ASN Ski Trip Spend an exhilarating, fun-filled day with us at Ski Bromont. Whether you’re a first time skier or a seasoned snowboarder, unforgettable memories await you at one of Quebec’s finest ski resorts!

Sunday

11:00 AM-12:00 PM: United in Faith, United in Humanity As part of Muslim Awareness Week, SSM will take part in the February 1st service at St. James United Church, in a spirit of respect, dialogue, and interfaith connection. The gathering will be led by Reverend Paula Kline and will include a moment of reflection, a statement from SSM, and a symbolic candle‑lighting, representing remembrance, solidarity, and commitment to living together in dignity.

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