Spirituality & Wellness - Events in the Community

September October 6-12, 2025

Monday

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

1:00 - 2:00 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.

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.

4:00 - 6:00 PM: Mentorship Mix & Match: Rhyme Without Reason Get ready for a McGill Mentorship Network celebration like no other! This Mentorship Mix & Match brings together students from MMN's mentorship programs and groups from across campus for an evening of fun, connection, and creativity.

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 - 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

6:00 PM: Sukkot Kick-Off with Chabad McGill. Join us for the first night in the Sukkah! Buffet dinner & dessert /bar. Services will follow at 7:30

 

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM: Sukkot Open House Celebrate Sukkot with Hillel Montreal in a fun, welcoming, and cozy environment!

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 - 2:00 PM: Dating in Montreal This workshop is about understanding how to interact socially, romantically, and respectfully within a new cultural framework.

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!

1:00 PM: Sukkot Lunch 1 with Chabad McGill Join us for the first Lunch in the Sukkah and a Lulav Shake. Sevices before lunch at 10:30 am.

1:30 - 2:30 PM: Holding Space: A support Group for Muslim, Arab or Palestinian Identifying Students This online support group, offered by McGill Student Wellness Hub Counsellors, is a space of care and connection for Muslim, Arab, or Palestinian-identifying students navigating collective grief and suffering.

5:00 - 6:30 PM: Contemplative Circle Join student facilitators 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.

6:30 - 9:00 PM: Movie Night with InterVarsity's International Student Ministry. Take a break from studying, and join the fellowship for a movie break and small discussion on the Prince of Egypt! We got you covered for snacks 🍨🥞

7:30 PM: Sukkot Dinner 2 with Chabad McGill Join us for the second night in the Sukkah! Dinner and Farbrengen. Services at 7:30 pm.

 

Wednesday

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.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM: Wellness Wednesdays: Pass the ball, pass your exams (Football team) Kick stress to the curb and join the McGill Football Team for a fun and energetic session of American football! Whether you're passing the ball or just enjoying the game, it’s a perfect way to de-stress while getting active.

12:00 - 4:00 PM: Meet MORSL on McTavish If you have been curious about meeting some of the faces behind MORSL, come visit our table on the McTavish promenade (weather permitting) as we enjoy Fall on campus.

12:00 - 1:00 PM: Women's Discussion Series: On Being a Woman (downtown) This bi-weekly in-person discussion series offers a safe and supportive space for women, including those from diverse cultural and international backgrounds, to share their unique experiences and engage in meaningful dialogue about the challenges and triumphs of womanhood.

12:00 - 1:30 PM: Animal Therapy @Macdonald Campus Come meet our wonderful Handlers and Dogs who are trained in providing you with comfort and stress relief.

1:00 PM: Sukkot Lunch 2 with Chabad McGill Join us for the second Lunch in the Sukkah and a Lulav Shake. Services before lunch at 10:30 am.

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).

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.

Thursday

10:00 - 11:30 AM: Digital Well-Being-Mental Health & Digital Usage Join the Digital Well-being Series, designed to cultivate mindfulness about screen time and its impacts. This group will offer practical strategies and insights to explore your digital consumption and enhance your overall well-being.

12:00 - 2:30 PM: Sukkah Lunch with the JLSA An opportunity to visit a sukkah, enjoy free food, and connect with your peers!

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

2:00 - 3:30 PM: The Crochet Circle If you are seeking a cozy and warm opportunity to relax around a craft with a cup of tea, you are welcome to join us for our crocheting circle. This group aims to be an open space for queer, questioning, allies, and their friends who would like to create together.

5:30 - 7:00 PM: Leading with Impact: Citizenship and Culture for Emerging Leaders. What does it mean to lead in a diverse, global community?

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

Dinner and Dialogue applications are due this day.

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.

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!

Saturday

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

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

 

Sunday

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Summit of Hope: A Quest to Heightening Your Imaan Mont Tremblant Hike with the MSA. Come with us to enjoy the renowned mountain’s fall foliage, relax after a hectic midterm season, and, most importantly, connect with fellow students, all in a fun filled day. 🍂

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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