Activities and Events
All activities in the Spiritual Centre are open to everyone, students and staff, unless otherwise stated. All dates and times are subject to change.
Hours of operation: The Spiritual Centre will be open Monday-Friday, between 8 am-8 pm. The Centre will be closed on weekends.
Winter 2026 Programming
Monday
Self-Realization Workshop (E204) • 11 am-12 pm (January 19 until April 13)
Mondays • 11 am-12 pm
A workshop focused on discovering who you are, including your strengths, gifts, talents, and passions. You will learn about your mission, vision, values, purpose, and how to be successful.
If you have any questions, please contact Yuriy Derkach at derkacy@algonquincollege.com.
Creative Visualization (E204) • 12 pm-1 pm (January 19 until April 13)
Mondays • 12 pm-1 pm
This is a meditative creative session to explore your vision, mission, and purpose in life by creating a personalized vision board and visualizing your life.
If you have any questions, please contact Yuriy Derkach at derkacy@algonquincollege.com.
InterVarsity’s Bible Discussion (E204) • 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Mondays • 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
All are welcome to attend this short discussion time where we will look at a short passage in scripture and discuss its meaning together. Hot drinks and light snacks provided.
Students Christian Prayers (E204) • 4 pm-5 pm
Monday-Friday • 4 pm-5 pm
Join us every week, from Monday to Friday, for quiet, one-on-one prayer sessions. This is a personal space for you to connect with God, reflect, and receive prayer support from our team. No sign-up needed. Just come as you are.
Christian Student Fellowship (E204) • 5 pm-6 pm
Mondays • 5 pm-6 pm
You are welcome to be part of our Monday Fellowship – a time of community, worship, discussions, and encouragement, coming together in a family spirit being guided by the holy spirit. We gather to grow in faith and friendship, with snacks and Godly conversations included. Everyone is welcome!
Tuesday
Movement and Meditation (E204) • 12 pm-1 pm
Bible Study Group (E204) • 2 pm-3 pm (January 13 until April 14)
Tuesdays • 2 pm-3 pm
This group meets to study and discuss the word of God and share interpretations of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Explore what it means to live according to God’s instructions and inspire each other to live a Christian life.
If you have any questions, please contact Yuriy Derkach at derkacy@algonquincollege.com.
Students Christian Prayers (E204) • 4 pm-5 pm
Monday-Friday • 4 pm-5 pm
Join us every week, from Monday to Friday, for quiet, one-on-one prayer sessions. This is a personal space for you to connect with God, reflect, and receive prayer support from our team. No sign-up needed. Just come as you are.
InterVarsity’s The Alpha Course (E204) • 6:30 pm-8:30 pm (Starting January 27)
Tuesdays • 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Alpha is a film-series that explores the basics of the Christian faith. Each session looks at a different question around faith. A free hot meal is provided, followed by the film and then discussion together. This course will start the last week of January and wrap up the end of March. All are welcome!
Wednesday
InterVarsity’s Creative Prayer (E204) • 12 pm-1:30 pm
Wednesdays • 12 pm-1:30 pm
This is an opportunity to learn new ways to pray using the Christian faith’s approach to prayer. We start with a guided prayer experience followed by some self-guided stations for meditation and reflection. All are welcome! Hot drinks and light snacks provided.
Lunch ‘N learn (E204) • 2 pm-3 pm (January 14 until April 15)
Wednesdays • 2 pm-3 pm
Join Campus Ministry, Woodvale Pentecostal Church, Campus Rush and Bethany Baptist Church for free food and scripture reading, with an opportunity to learn about Christianity!
Students Christian Prayers (E204) • 4 pm-5 pm
Monday-Friday • 4 pm-5 pm
Join us every week, from Monday to Friday, for quiet, one-on-one prayer sessions. This is a personal space for you to connect with God, reflect, and receive prayer support from our team. No sign-up needed. Just come as you are.
Thursday
Uni-tea (E204) • 1 pm-2 pm
Thursdays • 1 pm – 2 pm
Uni-tea is sharing conversation over a cup of tea! Relax and re-energize with a fresh cup of tea and explore culture, spirituality, faith, and creativity through positive conversation.
If you have any questions, please contact Yuriy Derkach at derkacy@algonquincollege.com.
Lectio Divina (E204) • 3 pm-4 pm (Jan. 29, Feb. 16, and Mar. 26)
Thursdays • 3 pm-4 pm (January 29, February 16, and March 26)
Catholic Meditation on the passages of Scriptures. Learn a powerful method of reading the New Testament Scriptures, dating to early Christianity. All are welcome!
Students Christian Prayers (E204) • 4 pm-5 pm
Monday-Friday • 4 pm-5 pm
Join us every week, from Monday to Friday, for quiet, one-on-one prayer sessions. This is a personal space for you to connect with God, reflect, and receive prayer support from our team. No sign-up needed. Just come as you are.
Friday
Jummah Prayer • 12:15 pm & 1:15 pm
Fridays • 12:15 pm & 1:15 pm
Friday (Jumuʿah in Arabic) is the holy day for Muslims. Jumuʿah comes from the same root word as gather and congregation. On Fridays, Muslims attend a special prayer in the afternoon called the Jumuʿah prayer.
Jummah Prayer services will take place in the Old Gym (Room A120, 1st Floor, A Building) every week.
If you have any questions, please contact the Spiritual Centre at spiritualcentre@algonquincollege.com.
Staff Bible Reading and Prayer (E204)• 12 pm-1 pm (January 16 until April 17)
Fridays • 12 pm- 1 pm
This is an opportunity for staff of Algonquin College to come together and read instructions from Scripture and New Testament Letters for reflection and prayer.
InterVarsity’s English Conversation (E204) • 2 pm-4 pm
Fridays • 2 pm-4 pm
Are you looking for opportunities to practice speaking English with others? This group is facilitated by a trained TESOL instructor who enjoys creating a casual environment for students to practice speaking English together. Drop-in anytime!
Students Christian Prayers (E204) • 4 pm-5 pm
Monday-Friday • 4 pm-5 pm
Join us every week, from Monday to Friday, for quiet, one-on-one prayer sessions. This is a personal space for you to connect with God, reflect, and receive prayer support from our team. No sign-up needed. Just come as you are.
InterVarsity’s Welcome 2026 Worship & Social (E204) • 6 pm-9 pm on January 16
Welcome 2026 Worship & Social • Friday, January 16, 6 pm-9 pm
Let’s start the new year together with great good, connecting with friends, and worshipping God on our campus! Whether you are returning to our community or meeting us for the first time, we welcome you to intentionally join us throughout the winter term. Be known, get to know others, and experience what it means to belong to a caring community on campus.
InterVarsity’s Book of Acts (E204) • 6 pm-8:30 pm (Starting January 30)
Fridays • 6 pm-8:30 pm
Last term we studied the Gospel of Luke together leading us to continue studying his sequel, the book of Acts. We take time to read, observe, ask questions and discuss each week. No previous knowledge of the Bible is required to participate. All are welcome! Light snacks provided.
NOTE: Once a month, we will meet same time and place to worship and pray together instead of our Bible study.