Places of Worship Tour

9am - 5pm

To kick off this year's Faith Week at U of G, we are going to take you on an adventure ! Join us for an exploration of faith to the places in which various faith communities gather. Have you ever wondered what its like to be inside a Hindu temple, a Mosque or a Church? Curious about what kind of rituals they perform, services they offer and what Hinduism, Unitarianism and Islam are all about? Come on out as we visit the Guelph Unitarian Congregation for their morning service followed by a lunch. After that we will head to Toronto to tour the magnificent BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple and we will end our tour by visiting a local mosque. Bring your burning questions and U of G folks don't forget to reserve your FREE spot on the bus ASAP !

This event requires advanced registration due to limited seats. Please visit www.studentaffairs.uoguelph.ca/reg to register.

Community members who are interested in attending, please email: faith@uoguelph.ca to reserve your spot ! This tour is wheel-chair friendly upto a maximum of 2 people.

Faith Fair

10am - 3pm

University Centre Courtyard

University of Guelph's faith-based groups show off who they are, what they do, and how you can become involved.

Speakers and Discussion: Courageous Women of Faith

MacKinnon Room 116, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

We will be having a few presenters speak about some courageous women of faith e.g. the women of the wall. If you know of a strong and courageous woman or group of women of faith that you would like to present at the event, please email: faith@uoguelph.ca

Meditation and Spirituality

Noon, McNally House

Stressed out coz of school? Take a break and some time for yourself and experience some meditation with Margot Feyerer, the ecumenical minister on campus !

Yoga and Spirituality

3:30pm - 4:30pm, Room 103, University Centre

This one hour yoga session will be led by DR. O.P. Dwivedi, our campus Hindu priest!

Those who wish to attend the session should wear loose-clothing, bring either a mat or something to sit on the floor, and perhaps a water bottle (but no food). It is also important that you not eat atleast an hour before the session).

Documentary Screening: "Fierce Light" - Where Spirit Meets Action

MacKinnon Room 115, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

People of faith often feel compelled to activism because of their beliefs. Come here stories about the "Fierce Light" or what Ghandi calls, "Soul Force" - the people around the world who are making the world a better place and are fueled by their beliefs.

Interfaith Shabbat Dinner

East Town Hall, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

The Guelph Jewish Students Organization is proud to invite you to this unique event which will cap off Faith Week 2010. Come share in a Jewish Shabbat meal, learn about the traditions, and hear from our very special guest speaker, Bernie Farber, President of the Canadian Jewish Congress. Bernie will be speaking on the topic of "Celebrating our differences or differentiating our celebrations: What works best for Canada?"

The cost to attend is $8/person and is payable in advance by contacting jso@uoguelph.ca or at the door. Kosher food will be served, but if you have any dietary concerns, please email: jso@uoguelph.ca.

This event requires advanced registration by February 3. Please visit www.studentaffairs.uoguelph.ca/reg to register.

BASIC: Brothers and Sisters in Christ

6 pm, Room 103, University Centre

Join Guelph Campus Ministries for their monthly worship service and experience how some Christians perform worship. This is a learning event and is not at all about conversion! Join our community for an evening of fellowship and exploration