MORSL’s Mysticism Discussion Group is a place to learn and converse about spiritual practices and experiences across traditions. Each session will feature a different topic of interest that will be explored through readings, music, meditations, and most of all through sharing your thinking and experiences. Students of all religious, spiritual and secular backgrounds are welcome to join in and enrich these conversations.
Welcome to McGill! McGill Office of Religious and Spiritual Life serves students of all backgrounds and belief systems seeking personal growth, inner wellness, interfaith community and learning, and spiritual support. All of our resources and activities, including ourÌýworkshops, events, publications, lounge and meditation space areÌýfree of charge and open to all McGill students who pay student services fees.Ìý
Faith has increasingly become a source of motivation to join the movement toward greater justice for LGBTQ+ people. As Pride Month gets under way and we approach the annual parade in Montreal, here are a few events and resources that shed light on the intersection of faith and equity:Ìý
MORSL is excited to announce the launch of the Winter issue of our student-centred spirituality magazine Radix! In this issue "Between Worlds", our writers and artists have beautifully transcended the "isms" to bridge distances between worlds. Reality, as it turns out, is as plural as there are people walking this vast, plentiful earth. We are proud to present here poems, prose, photographs, and artworks by students who have been inspired to reach within themselves, and far beyond.
Muslim Awareness Week (MAW) is a yearly week of solidarity and exchange where people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs are invited to learn about the achievements, contributions, aspirations and concerns of Quebecers of Muslim faith.
January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which honours the victims of the Holocaust. This day is observed with ceremonies and activities around the world, including on our campus. Below are some of the Holocaust Remembrance events happening over the next few days. Watch our MORSL and McGill social media for more info. as some event details are yet to be published.
MORSL is offering faith-based group support for managing the spiritual and emotional distress surrounding the situation in the Middle East during the Winter 2024 semester.
MORSL is now offering faith-based group support for managing the spiritual and emotional distress surrounding the situation in the Middle East.
Each session opens and closes under the spiritual guidance of a faith leader, with a group discussion facilitated by McGill wellness professionals. Groups are small (7 students) and meet in person at MORSL. A series of 4 sessions is currently being offered to Muslim- and Jewish-identified students respectively. McGill students can join any or all sessions but MUST register as space is limited.
In-person Services and Consultations
Our office is open weekdays during the Fall semester from 10am - 4 pm.
Scheduled closures for statutory holidays this Fall include:
Summer is a great time to slow down and invest some time in your spiritual self care. At MORSL, we will be open throughout the summer term, but with a few closuresÌý
From May 1 through August 31, 2023, our opening hours are 10am to 4pm, Monday-Friday
We will be closed for public holidays on May 22, June 22-23, and June 29-30
Exceptionally, we will also close on Thursday July 13 for a Student Services staff activity
February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a unified effort among Jewish organizations across North America and beyond, to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions and those who love them.
Muslim Awareness Week (MAW) is a yearly week of solidarity and exchange where people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs are invited to learn about the achievements, contributions, aspirations and concerns of Quebecers of Muslim faith.
Curious about the crossroads of queerness and spirituality and/or faith?
Are you someone who is curious about faith diversity at McGill? Are you excited to meet and converse with students from different backgrounds? Do you want to enhance your dialogue skills?
Apply now to be part of a small cohort that will take part in this four-part series to build a community of practice that is unique on campus!