Multifaith weekly programs
An overview of the diverse weekly programs and one-off events available through the UVic Multifaith Centre. When you find something interesting click on the buttons below to learn more about each offering.
Community
Mustard Seed & Multifaith Centre Food Share Program
This food share program provides food for UVic students through the Multifaith Centre.
Program runs Monday to Friday 8:30AM-12:00PM
Heart to Heart
Conferring with a spiritual counsellor in the Christian tradition available for fresh insight on challenges you may be facing.
Program runs daily Monday to Friday 8:30-11:00AM.
Fostering Community Through Conversation
A small group meeting once a week to learn how to have effective conversations with anyone on campus and beyond.
Program runs weekly Tuesdays 3:30-4:30PM. | Except February 17, 2026
Craft Night
A drop-in craft space with supplies included where we build community through co-creation, parallel play and creative exploration.
Program runs January 20, February 3, March 3, 17 & 31 5:00-6:30PM.
Pet Café
Visit Pet Café for cuddles with therapy dogs while enjoying free coffee, tea, and cookies.
Program runs weekly Wednesdays 2:30-4:00PM. | Except February 18, 2026
Voices in Motion
Do you love to sing? Do feel energized by being in a multi-generational environment?
Program runs weekly Fridays 10:30AM-12:00PM.
Queer DnD
Create your character, meet new Queer folks and experience the magic of collaborative story telling in Dungeons and Dragons!
Program runs January 11 & 25, February 8 & 22, March 8 & 22 3:00-6:00PM.
Common Ground
Monthly guest speaker series exploring transformative ideas and insights for fostering peaceful, sustainable, and thriving communities at both local and global levels. Held on the last Sunday of each month 2 to 3pm followed by refreshments.
Program runs the last Sunday of each month 2:00-3:00PM.
Shared Meals
Inclusive Christians: Around the Table Campus Communion
Gather for a simple Christian service of prayer, song, scripture, and contemplation. Our worship is centered around a gospel reading for which we take time to discuss and listen to student interpretations of the text. All are welcome. A free simple dinner is provided following the service.
Program runs weekly Wednesdays 5:00-6:00PM. | Except February 18, 2026
Meditation Club Soup Supper
Meditation Soup Supper is open to participants from the Learn to Meditate program to gather, share ideas, and plan activities.
Program runs January 15 & 29, February 12 & 26, March 12 & 26 5:20-6:30PM.
Soulful Spaces
Weekly, student-led discussions that explore personal and social issues through a spiritual lens. Discussions 4:45 to 6 p.m., followed by a free dinner.
Program runs weekly Fridays 4:45-6:00PM. Free dinner 6:00-7:00PM. | Except February 20, 2026
Belonging Dinner: Cook. Taste. Connect.
A holistic, communal cooking experience blending mindful practices with the comfort of cultural foods to soothe homesickness.
Program runs January 27, February 10 & 24, March 10 & 24 4:00-7:00PM.
Yoga & Meditation
Yoga for Meditation
As the body requires sleep to rest so does your mind. Yoga is a practice that will tone your body and mind towards stability. The Asanas and Breathwork of Yoga can be preparative for meditation and are a mind and body practice.
Program runs weekly Mondays 3:30-4:20PM. | Except February 16, 2026
Learn to Meditate
Meditation observes the breath, while the mind goes inward with self reflection and thoughtlessness, this has the potential to reduce stress and anxiety, develops inner stillness, increases self-awareness, and opens the heart and mind to presence.
Program runs weekly Mondays 4:30-5:20PM. | Except February 16, 2026
Zen Buddhist Meditation
Zen Buddhist Meditation is a program designed to teach meditation and experience the practice of Zen Buddhism.
Program runs weekly Tuesdays 7:00-8:30PM. | Except February 17, 2026
Noon Meditation
Meditation observes the breath, while the mind goes inward with self reflection and thoughtlessness. This reduces stress and anxiety, develops inner stillness, increases self-awareness, and opens the heart and mind to presence.
Program runs weekly Wednesdays 12:15-1:00PM. | Except February 18, 2026
Yoga for Recharging the Mind
As the body requires sleep to rest so does your mind. Yoga is a practice that will tone your body and mind towards stability. The Asanas and Breathwork of Yoga can be preparative for meditation and are a mind and body practice.
Program runs weekly Thursdays 3:30-4:20PM. | Except February 19, 2026
Learn to Meditate with Sound & Silence
Meditation observes the breath, while the mind goes inward with self reflection and thoughtlessness, this reduces stress and anxiety, develops inner stillness, increases self-awareness, and opens the heart and mind to presence.
Program runs weekly Thursdays 4:30-5:20PM. | Except February 19, 2026
Spirituality & Faith
Catholic Mass
Come and celebrate the community prayer of the Catholic faith and join us in getting to know one another and build community on campus.
Program runs weekly Tuesdays 4:10-5:00PM, Thursdays 11:30AM-12:30PM, Saturdays 4:00-5:00PM. | Except February 17 & 19, 2026
Jewish Study Circle
Explore stories from this week’s Torah parsha (reading) and gain insights for the world we find ourselves in today.
Program runs weekly Wednesdays 6:00-7:00PM. | Except February 18, 2026
Healing & Prayer Circle in Honour of the Indigenous Children
A Healing & Prayer Circle offering prayers from diverse traditions in remembrance of Indigenous children in Canada and in honor of all children around the world in need of healing, protection, and hope.
Program runs weekly Wednesdays 7:00-7:30PM. | Except February 18, 2026
Exploring the Hidden Words: A Journey into Language and Meaning
Join us for a dynamic group study of The Hidden Words by Bahá’u’lláh—an exploration of timeless spiritual wisdom through the lens of language, culture, and personal reflection.
Program runs weekly Wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM. | Except February 18, 2026
Friday Prayers
Friday Prayers (Jum’ah) is a time for all Muslims to leave their day-to-day activities for a congregational prayer and sermon (Khutbah).
Program runs weekly Fridays 1:00-2:00PM.
Ecumenical Bible Study
Gather to discuss Scripture, pray, and nurture ecumenical community with fellow students.
Program runs weekly January 18, February 8, March 22 2:00-3:30PM.
Chants & Kirtan
Come and enter the serene world of Sanskrit Chants and Kirtan.
Program runs weekly Mondays 5:30-6:30PM. | Except February 16, 2026
Ramadan TARAWEEH
Taraweeh is a special night prayer performed during the month of Ramadan. Muslims pray for 30 nights from February 16th to March 19th.
Program runs February 16 to March 19 6:45-9:45PM.
Media
Let's Talk Faith & Justice Podcast
A podcast at the intersection of faith and justice.
Boston Laferté & Lyndon Sayers co-host a podcast at CFUV, campus radio, in which they interview people both local and further afield on topics on which religion and justice overlap. They welcome assistance from students who want to help with editing or have an idea for an episode and want to help with an interview.
Reach out to learn more and listen wherever you get your podcasts including at cfuv.uvic.ca.
Weekly at CFUV 101.9FM.
Contact: Lyndon Sayers | pastorlyndon@shaw.ca