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    Spiritual Care

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    Through the office of the Campus Chaplain, Bishop’s University encourages the spiritual well-being of the entire campus community, including those of diverse faiths, those with no faith tradition, and those who are curious about religion and spirituality.

    Spiritual Care overlaps with many branches of academic life, including counselling, mental health, ethics, environmentalism, creative arts, meaning making, and the work of peace, justice, and reconciliation. If you’re seeking support in your personal or collective journey, connect with your Campus Chaplain!

    To book a meeting or event with The Rev. Jesse Dymond, email him at jdymond@ubishops.ca, or call 819-822-9600 ext. 2718. Appointments are available Monday – Friday, between 8:30 – 4:00pm.

    Rev. Jesse Dymond

    Rev. Jesse Dymond – Chaplain

    M.Div (Huron University College), M.A(Th) (University of Western Ontario).

    At Bishop’s University and Champlain Regional College since 2017, Jesse Dymond has served in parish ministry, youth ministry, and mental health chaplaincy in Ontario, and nationally in the context of online community. Ordained a Priest in the Anglican Church of Canada, he provides pastoral care to all members of the Bishop’s University and Champlain College community, regardless of faith or tradition. Currently pursuing a PhD in Human Relationships (Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy), his academic interests lie in the intersection between science and theology, as well as in the ethics of dual and multiple relationships in institutional and community contexts.

    Sacred and Quiet Space on Campus:

    The Muslim Prayer Room is located in the basement of MacKinnon #5. Please contact the campus minister for the security code.

    The Labyrinth is located on the lawn beside Divinity House. When the weather is good, there will be a drumming circle and an opportunity to learn how to walk the labyrinth from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Fridays.

    St. Mark’s Chapel is located next to McGreer and is open every day between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

    Religious Clubs

    Encounter Student Ministries (Christian): esm@ubishops.ca
    Jewish Club Head: Rachel Weinstein rweinstein18@UBishops.ca
    Muslim Club Head: Ahmad Rateb Hamdan ‎eng.ahmad.hamdan@outlook.com

    Donations

    The Campus Ministry Committee employs the Campus Minister and relies on donations to support this work.

    To donate online through the Bishop’s University Foundation please click on the button below. For the designation, choose “other” from the list of options and then manually type in “Campus Ministry”. You can then complete the rest of the form. You will automatically receive a receipt.

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