Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

University life is exciting and engaging as it opens our minds and our hearts to the world and each other. It also presents its challenges. Everything from financial issues to life choices come up, as well as those matters of our identity and relationships. Mount Royal's Multi-Faith Chaplaincy has a team of chaplains representing a variety of faith traditions helping us explore these adventures and challenges as we travel along our life's path.

Drop in anytime in F122 (next to Jenkins Theatre)

Meditation Centre (w201)

The Meditation Centre is available for you to use for prayer, reflection, and meditation. Students and Mount Royal employees of all faiths are welcome to use this room.

Worship Services and Meditation Events

Our chaplains minister throughout the year at a number of campus-centred worship services and other events. Below is a list of some of the regular events that take place in the meditation centre(W201).

Muslim Jummah Prayers Tazkiyah Muslim Student Assoc Meeting Drumming	Fridays 1-2pm Thursdays noon-1pm (weekly)
Catholic Mass	Tuesday noon Thursday 3 pm Friday noon (rosary prayers start at 11:40)
The Well: Christian Worship and Prayer	Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm
Zen Buddhist Meditation	Tuesday 10-11am
Mindfulness Meditation: (a non-sectarian meditation)	Monday 2:15-3pm
Latter Day Saints Worship	Monday-Thursday 1-1:50 room: M-W207 T-E167 W-W231 Th-E167 F-I119.
Faculty Prayer Group	Fridays 8:30-9:15am

Multi-Faith Events

Lunch and Learn:Belief in God= REASONABLE? A glimpse at a medieval argument for the existence of God. Karim Dharamsi, from GenED, will present this argument for this months lunch and learn. Noon-1pm on Monday January 30 from 12-1pm.

PORN and PIZZA: Thursday February 9 from 4:30-6pm in Jenkins Theatre, Denise Hearn from Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre and on the board of XXXchurch (google it) will be presenting her perspective on porn. There will be two people who will respond to her perspective and a chance for you to address your questions to the panel. Free Pizza Provided.

InterACTION Community Suppers: a diverse group of students with a desire to understand one another more fully and explore their shared values is meeting weekly to share a meal and dialogue together. The first meeting will take place on September 20 and meet every Tuesday from 5-6:30pm in the Wellness Centre Meeting Room (U216A). Everyone of every faith (or no faith) is welcome. The Meal is FREE and food appropriate to most dietary restrictions will be available. For more information contact Monique-mverhoef@mtroyal.ca or Barbara-bcome381@mymru.ca

Awaken: a time of worship and prayer Join other students on campus for a time of worship and prayer. Let's pray for our campus and come awake to God's presence at MRU. Contact Amanda Porter (403.440.8942). 2012 Schedule TBA

Stories That Matter Bible Study: Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm in the MFC office F122. Chaplain Amanda Porter (Baptist Student Ministries), will be leading a bible study that will include stories from students lives and the Bible.

Drum Circle: Every Thursday of every month 12-1pm in the Meditation Centre W201 A drum circle is a noisy, joyful, spontaneous, drop-in group rhythm experience. It is not a performance. Its just for fun. Everyone is welcome and everyones' gift of rhythym, no matter how humble, is gratefully accepted. Drumming will relieve your stress and lift your spirits. No experience is needed, drums are provided. Our motto is "IT'S EASY! IT'S FUN! IT'S REALLY LOUD!

Monique Verhoef
Chaplaincy Coordinator
Phone: 403.440.8904
E-mail: mverhoef@mtroyal.ca