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Introducing … York Student Groups

Multi-cultural
Arts & Media
Study groups
Environment
Theology
Worship
Mission
Ethics

This section reviews and profiles most of the groups at York University that make up what could be loosely called the ‘religious scene’. As with the worship opportunities section, we’ve tried to include as a wide a range as possible, and to write from a ‘new-student’s-eye-view’.

Meetings organised by these groups take on many forms, from formal meetings with talks, to quiet meetings for study and prayer. Many groups are also involved in campaigning on political and ethical issues, as well as fund-raising for different causes. Others further their religious role by engaging in a specific type of activity and welcome interested parties of any or no religious affiliation. This is the case with Pro Deo, the Christian arts group, and — of course — this magazine.

Among these reviews, you’ll also find reviews of Islamic and Jewish student activities alongside denominational or ecumenical Christian groups, and a very brief summary of not specifically religious groups involved in ethical campaigning. This does not come from a wish to deny the separate religious identity of Christianity or other religions, nor to deny the separate purposes of the groups listed here. Rather, it comes from the fact that no religious group at this university exists in isolation. They often work together on different issues or occasions and engage in dialogue with each other, often looking out for each others’ mutual interests.

York’s religious and ethical student groups are varied, lively and diverse in character, and all welcome curious, non-committed strangers to join their activities. Whether curious, intent on a full scale and active involvement, or simply looking for a group of friends who share common interests, give these groups a try. Don’t be scared, come on in …

Last modified: 25th November 2005