Spiritual Gathering

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Spirituality is understood as the beliefs and values that give direction to one’s life, which allow a sense of meaning and purpose. Spirituality is not understood as limited to organized religions or faith communities.

Western has several multifaith spaces available for both booking or drop-in on campus.

Bookable Spaces

The following space in the University Community Centre (UCC) is available by reservation only for spiritual gatherings.

UCC 38B Booking & Guidelines for Space Use

Please fill in the form below to book this space (UCC 38B). Questions? Contact Silvia Wood (Wellness & Well-being). Reservations must be made at least 3 business days in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of a planned event.

Please read the guidelines for space use carefully.

The person or group who books the space is responsible for the physical state of the space and for making sure it is ready for the next reservation. This includes ensuring:

  • Respecting the space capacity limit (UCC38B = max. 40 people).
  • Leaving the space at the allotted time of the ending of the booking. Ensuring the door is firmly shut after room use.
  • Appropriate use and care of property in the room and the AV equipment, including logging-out of all applications.
  • Furniture like tables and chairs are placed back as they were found.
  • No materials or spiritual items are left out on surfaces or hung on walls.
  • Kitchen items are cleaned; food items are disposed of in bins OUTSIDE the room; food items not left in the fridge beyond your event.
  • Western Student Experience is NOT responsible for any outside materials left in the rooms, including content in the storage shelves. LEAVE ITEMS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Book this space:

Drop-in Spaces

The following drop-in spaces are available for individual reflection or prayer.

Drop-in Spaces for Reflection or Prayer:

  • UCC 38A – Contact MSA VP (dedicated MSA Prayer Room)
  • Middlesex College 15A – Code 1234*
  • Thames Hall 3186 – Code 3636*
  • Health Science Building 409 – Door is unlocked
  • Claudette Mackay-Lassonde Pavilion (CMPL) Room 57, Faculty of Engineering – Code 0000*
  • Elborn College 2560 – Door is unlocked
  • Faculty of Education Building 2001 – Email education@uwo.ca to request code
  • Natural Science Centre 108 – Code 2525*
  • Kresge Building K7 – Code 2391*
  • Richard Ivey Building, TA311 – Accessible to Ivey students, staff, faculty only
  • The Reflection Room, King’s College 219 – Contact conferenceservices@kings.uwo.ca
  • Christ the King Chapel, main floor of Wemple Hall – Contact campusministry@kings.uwo.ca
  • The Collegiate Chapel of St. John the Evangelist, Muslim Prayer Room (right of chapel) – Contact martin@huron.uwo.ca

 

*Please note this is a working list and will be updated each term.