Comprehensive reference for international students at UBC.
Faith & spirituality
Staying connected to your spiritual community may help you feel more at home in Vancouver. There are many religious and cultural AMS clubs that can help you connect with other students who share your faith, or explore an area of spirituality that is new to you. For a list of churches, temples, religious affiliations, and organizations in Vancouver, look in the Yellow Pages under “Churches and Other Places of Worship” and “Religious Organizations.”
Chaplains
UBC’s Interfaith Chaplains Association represents various faith groups on campus including Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Baha’i, and Unitarian/Universalist. Beyond providing opportunities to worship, the chaplains provide personal and spiritual counselling and support. Several groups within the Chaplains Association also offer fellowship groups, retreats, and opportunities for religious study. For more information, visit their website or call the Rev. Roberta Fraser at 604.224.1410.
| Affiliation | Location | Times and other information |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | St. Anselm's Church, 5210 University Blvd. |
Sunday: 8:30 am, 10:30 am |
| Baptist | Student Union Building, Point Church at UBC | Saturday: 5:00 pm Website: Point @ UBC Email: cp.ubcpoint@gmail.com Thursday: Born for More at 12:00 pm in the SUB, Room 213 Email: bsm@club.ams.ubc.ca |
| Brethren | University Chapel, 5375 University Blvd. |
Sunday: 10:00 am, 7:00 pm (fourth Sunday of every month) |
| Jewish | Hillel House, 6145 Student Union Blvd. | Tuesday: 12:00 pm |
| Lutheran | Vancouver School of Theology, 6000 Iona Dr. | Wednesday: 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist 6:00 pm Meal, Hospitality, Discussion Website: UBC Lutheran Campus Ministry |
| Muslim | Friday prayers I. House, 1783 West Mall |
Friday: 12:30 pm (after the last Sunday in October) Friday: 1:30 pm (after the first Sunday in April) |
| Daily prayers Brock Hall Annex, 1874 East Mall, Room 2357 |
For daily prayer times, visit the Muslim Students Association website | |
| Orthodox Christian | St. Nina's Mission 2950 Laurel St., Vancouver |
Sunday: 12:00 pm Divine Liturgy |
| Holy Cross Chaplaincy St. Mark's Chapel, 5935 Iona Dr. |
Wednesday: 7:00 pm Vespers | |
| Pentecostal | To be announced. | Sunday: 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 11:11 am Call 604.732.5577 for information |
| University Christian Ministries (multi-denominational) | Wood 6 Lecture Hall, 2194 Health Sciences Mall |
Thursday: 7:00 pm. Check out the UCM at UBC website for more information |
| Presbyterian (Korean) | Light of Love Church (at St. Anselm's Church), 5210 University Blvd. |
Sunday: 1:00 pm, Wednesday: 7:00 am, Friday: 7:00 pm |
| Roman Catholic | St. Mark's Chapel, 5935 Iona Dr. |
Sunday Mass: 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Daily Mass: 12:05 pm During term, daily Mass: 7:00 pm Monday, Speak Your Piece student debate forum: 12:00 pm Newman Club: Contact chaplain for information |
| Shin Buddhism | Steveston Buddhist Temple, 4360 Garry St., Richmond |
Sunday: 10:30 am |
| Vancouver Buddhist Temple, 220 Jackson St., Vancouver |
Sunday: 10:30 am | |
| United Church of Canada | University Hill Congregation Chapel of the Epiphany, 6030 Chancellor Blvd. |
Sunday: 10:30 am |
