Multi-Faith Resource Team

Want to talk with someone? Need a listening ear? Student support is offered by all members of the Multi-Faith Resource Team (MFRT) and is available to all undergraduate and graduate students. The MFRT works collaboratively, and within their own faith traditions, to explore questions of meaning, purpose, belonging and identity. If you are looking to enrich your spiritual life or are seeking pastoral care of any kind, we are here to listen, encourage you and support you. No matter your faith background, even if you don't identify with any particular faith tradition, you are more than welcome to stop in and chat with a member of the MFRT. All are welcome.

As a diverse team, we all affirm the dignity and worth of every individual, regardless of ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity. Together, we work to create positive spaces where all are afforded equal opportunity to thrive.  

Gila Cotler

Jewish | Director, Guelph Hillel
gcotler@uoguelph.ca | Ext. 56061

Through promoting Jewish identity, cultivating student leadership and embracing religious and political diversity in an inclusive environment Guelph Hillel enriches the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.

Sara DeMoor

Christian - Protestant | Campus Minister, Guelph Campus Ministry
sdemoor@uoguelph.ca | Ext. 52392

More than anything else, Guelph Campus Ministry GCM)is a vibrant community of students. It's a place of sharing and a way of complementing and engaging what happens on campus.

Andrew Hyde

Christian - Protestant | Campus Minister, Ecumenical Campus Ministry hydea@uoguelph.ca | Ext. 52390

The Ecumenical Campus Ministry (ECM) is home of the Anglican, Presbyterian, and United Church on campus. 

Ania Krysciak

Christian - Roman Catholic | Campus Minister, Newman Centre Guelph
krysciak@uoguelph.ca | Ext. 52391

The Newman Centre Guelph seeks to provide students with opportunities for embracing the life of the Church through community, faith formation and the Mass.

Anees Munshi and Rabia Khan

Muslim | Community Liaison
amunsh01@uoguelph.ca | doc.rabia.khan@gmail.com

Community Liaisons Anees Munshi and Rabia Khan support the Muslim Student Association at UofG.

Father Patrick Ohl

Christian - Roman Catholic | Chaplain, Newman Centre Guelph
mmorley@uoguelph.ca | 519-766-0333

The Newman Centre Guelph seeks to provide students with opportunities for embracing the life of the Church through community, faith formation and the Mass. 

Praveen and Sangeeta Saxena

Hindu | Community Liaison
psaxena@uoguelph.ca | Ext. 52495 | sangeeta@uoguelph.ca

Faculty member Praveen Saxena, and Community Liaison Sangeeta Saxena, are available to support Hindu students on campus, including the Hindu Student Society.

Rabbi Raphi Steiner

Jewish | Director - Chabad of Guelph
rsteiner@uoguelph.ca | Ext. 54366

Chabad of Guelph strives to create a warm and welcoming Jewish Student Center, where students can explore their Jewish heritage in a nonjudgmental and friendly atmosphere.

Mussie Steiner

Jewish | Director - Chabad of Guelph
mussie@uoguelph.ca | Ext. 54366

Chabad of Guelph strives to create a warm and welcoming Jewish Student Center, where students can explore their Jewish heritage in a nonjudgmental and friendly atmosphere.

Chris Simpson

Jewish | Advocacy Coordinator, Guelph Hillel
csimps11@uoguelph.ca

LGBTQ2IA+ Affirming

Particular faith communities have the desire and capacity to serve as strong allies and create safe(r) faith spaces for the LGBTQ2IA+ community.  We welcome and encourage the participation and leadership of LGBTQ2IA+ individuals and hope to act as a support and link to local resources.  For more information about LGBTQ2IA+ affirming faith resources, contact Andrew Hyde at hydea@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120, ext. 52390.  

Can't find what you're looking for?

Many other student groups supporting religious, spiritual and secular identities can be found by contacting Sonya Wu-Winter, Coordinator, Multi-Faith Programs at swuwinte@uoguelph.ca, contacting the Multi-Faith Peer Helpers at faith@uoguelph.ca, or by searching on GryphLife. 

Multi-Faith Programs and Events

To find out more about upcoming Multi-Faith Programs and Events, email the Multi-Faith Peer Helpers at faith@uoguelph.ca.