Active Clubs

The purpose of this club is to provide necessary guidance and/or counselling to its members in matters relating to social, cultural, academic and religious importance and to provide assistance beyond counselling where it will be necessary. Furthermore, through his personal example of benevolent behavior, each member of AMSA at UWaterloo will strive to portray the true life of an Ahmadi Muslim.

1. To encourage the understanding of Buddhism, particularly Mahayana Buddhism and Humanistic Buddhism and to promote the application of the Buddhist principles of kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity to our daily lives.
2. To organize meetings and social gatherings to discuss Buddhism-related topics.
3. To provide a friendly environment for spiritual development to the members of the University who are interested in learning Buddhism and meeting with other Buddhists.
4. To provide an...

Campus Association for Baha'i Studies (CABS) is the UWaterloo club associated with the Baha'i Faith, a religion founded by Baha'u'llah whose central purpose is to establish the oneness of humanity.

The purpose of CABS is to gather friends of all backgrounds to deepen on the teachings of God and the history and philosophy of the Baha'i Faith; as university students, to learn how to be of service to humanity in all the different aspects of our lives.

Examples of events we hold are...

The Chinese Christian Fellowship (CCF) is a campus group of culturally diverse Christians who meet together regularly to: be a visible and effective witness for Jesus Christ on this campus, provide an environment of mutual support that will enable students to discover their potential and the true meaning of life within the context of university as well as after graduation, encourage its members to practice genuine Christian love, and help students integrate into local churches.

COCA is charged with connecting Orthodox university students, and those interested in the Orthodox Christian faith, to Christ and His Church. COCA realizes this mission by supporting members' experience and witness to the Orthodox Christian Church through community life, prayer, service to others, and study of the Faith.

Join us for weekly gatherings, engaging spiritual talks, and uplifting fellowship. Whether you’re a lifelong Orthodox Christian or simply exploring, everyone is welcome!

Christians on Campus (CoC) are believers in Christ. Thus, we love the Lord Jesus Christ and endeavor to give Him "the first place in all things" (Col. 1:18). Whether meeting one-on-one or in small groups, our desire is to cooperate with Him for the accomplishment of God's eternal purpose (Eph. 3:11) by ministering the unsearchable riches of Christ (Eph. 3:8) for the building up of the Body of Christ (Eph. 4:12). We warmly receive all believers in Christ, and people who want to learn about...

EOSA is a club for the Eastern Orthodox Christian students of UW to find fellowship and grow spiritually on campus. We will meet for prayer, homilies, social gatherings and more, in the hope that we can (a) draw closer together in Christ, and (b) sanctify not just our academic activities but the rest of our lives as well.

Hillel Waterloo strives to inspire every Jewish student in Waterloo to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. Through promoting Jewish identity, cultivating student leadership and embracing religious and political diversity in an inclusive environment, Hillel Waterloo will enrich the lives of students on campus.

We embody this mission and vision through our on-campus activities which range in content from Israel engagement, education, and advocacy opportunities,...

The Hindu Students' Council (HSC) is an international forum that provides opportunities to learn about Hindu heritage through various activities, events and projects. HSC presents ample opportunities for self-development at the spiritual and professional level.

Our main goal is to provide a forum with which Hindus, on and off campus, can celebrate being Hindu and Hinduism through a variety of religious and cultural events. We work to provide these basic services to the University of...

We are of the conviction that the legacy and spirituality of Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) represents a strong moral and spiritual compass to guide and enhance the life goals of similarly minded young adults. The late pope’s unprecedented special relationship to young people in virtually every country of the world has inspired devotion in millions who, in turn, continue to instruct the next generation in his teachings. He is recognized as an agent of convicted and compassionate...