SFU Multifaith Centre

08/17/2026

Join Lecturer in Religious Studies Jason Brown and the Department of Global Humanities in celebrating the official launch of the revamped Religious...

06/10/2026

Join SFU Health & Counselling, in collaboration with the SFU Multifaith Centre, for a session offering insight into common grief experiences, meaning-making, coping strategies, and supports available on campus. Whether you are grieving yourself, supporting someone else, or seeking to better understand loss, all students are welcome in this inclusive space for learning, reflection, and community.

Join a compassionate grief education webinar exploring the emotional, spiritual, and practical dimensions of loss.

05/11/2026

☀️SUMMER TERM IS HERE☀️
Here are some updates around the centre!

1. Vancouver Multifaith space has moved!! Find us in HC 7028 for a quiet prayer and meditation space.

2. New Carpet! In our Burnaby AQ3200 we have a carpeted and uncarpeted prayer and meditation space. Come check out the carpet in the new space!

3. Ablution/Wudu in Burnaby is reopened! We have gotten some new tile and mirrors in the ablution rooms!

05/01/2026

Did you know that today celebrates Vesak in some places around the world?
Sometimes known as Buddha Day or Visakha Puja – it is the most important day of the year for Theravada Buddhists that commemorates the birth, awakening and passing away of the historical Buddha; Siddhartha Gautama. This is observed on different days throughout Asia. Learn more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesak

04/20/2026

Today begins the festival of Ridván, a 12 day festival in the Bahá'í faith commemorating Bahá'u'lláh's declaration. Learn more about the festival here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridv%C3%A1n

Pictured: Bahai Gardens, Mount Carmel

04/10/2026

Did you know that this is Easter weekend for the orthodox traditions that follow the Julian calendar? Easter celebrates Christ's resurrection after death on the cross. There are many ways Easter is celebrated. One way, pictured, is Pysanky. A traditional technique using wax-resist dyeing to create intricate designs on eggshells that was adopted into Easter festivities. Learn more about Easter here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter

04/02/2026

Did you know tomorrow is Good Friday?
It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus and is the start of the Easter Celebration. Learn more about Good Friday here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday

03/31/2026

Did you know that Pesach, or Passover, begins tomorrow evening?
Pesach commemorates the departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and includes retelling of the Exodus by removing chametz, or leaven/grains, from diet and homes. (Book and unleavened bread pictured). Celebrated over 8 days in Canada, the first two days, and last two days are full holy days or "Yom Tov," with the first including Seder, and the last including special prayers and meals. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover