Thorneloe University

10/15/2026

Thorneloe Chapel welcomes students back with praise and thanks in the words of Evening Prayer. Join Sheila this Sunday at 7:30. Everyone welcome.

10/09/2026

Thorneloe University is excited to be hosting a special Peace & Presence gathering in our beautiful chapel on the evening of Sunday, October 25.

The evening, curated by Pam Heighway Moorhouse & Rev. Owen Ash will be an evening of guided contemplation and conversation with refreshments.

Here's a little info about the Peace & Presence ecumenical community. All are welcome to join us. 🙏

https://www.dioceseofalgoma.com/2026/07/10/peace-and-presence/

10/07/2026

We are excited to formally announce Matthew Mendoza, our new Dean of Residence and community partner liaison at Thorneloe University. Matthew was previously a resident at the Thorneloe University Residence, and since finishing his studies at Laurentian University has begun a teaching position at the highschool level. Matthew stated that he was interested in the role of Dean because: "[he] was welcomed with open arms, and [he's] been incredibly grateful to become part of such a close-knit community". In this role, Matthew will be able to continue to foster, and strengthen the Thorneloe University Residence. In regards to the upcoming year Matthew said: "I know I have some big shoes to fill, but I’m excited for the opportunity and really look forward to working with everyone this year!”.

Welcome to the team, Matthew!

10/06/2026

Coming soon to the Ernie Checkeris Theatre from the Sudbury Performance Group

10/06/2026

Another National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has come an gone but the work of reconciliation is ongoing. As part of this ongoing work consistent with TRC call to action #60, Thorneloe University will be hosting a monthly Learning Circle Book Study engaging with the new book by Indigenous activist, scholar, author and wisdom keeper Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley.

From October to June we will gather monthly with in-person (The Night Owl -158 Elgin St.) and online (via Google Meet) gathering opportunities available to discuss and explore the ways in which Western Christianity has wrecked the message of Jesus and all the ways we might yet find a deeper spirituality of healing.

"Picture communities where creation is family, not commodity. Where healing happens through relationship, not transaction. Where Creator speaks through many voices and welcomes all who walk in love. This is the Jesus Way as it was meant to be--not a system of control but a path to wholeness." (from book sleeve)

All are welcome to join the learning circle via the Google Classroom for shared learning and engagement. This will be a "pay what you can" initiative with 100% of donations received going to the Turtle Island Guardian Alliance (www.ti-ga.ca).

10/03/2026

09/30/2026

Thorneloe University was honoured to recently host Danny Zacharias for a public lecture and day of engagement with the book he co-authored with Chris Hoklotubbe.

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we share Danny's public lecture for reflection, learning and challenge as we collectively work to live peacably and equitably on the land stewarded faithfully by Indigenous peoples.

YouTube
https://youtu.be/6rk5yuBYE5k?si=hjpacRvC_8FgGufM

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eyWzzh6wLElJQ8o4EePyX?si=x3lVeFOwQZy6JrwlDts2cA&utm_source=copy-link

09/24/2026

We are thrilled to have author, and scholar Rev. Dr. Danny Zacharias with us for a free public lecture TONIGHT and a one day interactive seminar tomorrow engaging with the superb book 'Reading the Bible on Turtle Island'.

Tonight's lecture is FREE to the public, and all are welcome!

For those wanting to dig deeper, there is still room in the learning circle for more to participate (50$ for the day with lunch provided).

For more information, please email [email protected]

09/17/2026

AI and theology? Check out 'Artificial Grace' (THEO 3903) a brand new course being offered this semester at Thorneloe University's School of Theology with Dr. Christopher Duncanson-Hales !

There's still time to register for the Fall 2026 semester - use this link to access our course registration form: https://www.thorneloe.ca/course-registration

09/17/2026

This Saturday Thorneloe University partnering with the Sudbury Indie Cinema to host an all-you-can-eat cereal cartoon party. A great event for those settling in on campus and open to those off campus also. Come on out and enjoy an afternoon of cereal and retro cartoons in the Ernie Checkeris theatre!
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