Where we are
Chaplaincy:
Exploring faith and beliefs ... Promoting spiritual development
The Chaplaincy is located at the end of Chancellor's Mall, on the ground floor of Eagle Tower. Everyone at the University may use the Chaplaincy facilities which consist of:
Pop in and have a look around. Chat to anyone who is in the Office - who could be a Chaplain or Pastoral Assistant.
Times of opening
The Chaplaincy is open at the same times as the University, other than when the University is open only for a special event.
Who can use the facilities
The Chaplaincy facilities
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may be used by those of any world-view, faith, belief or spirituality.
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are for the use of members of the University (staff and students), University Chaplains, Pastoral Assistants, Governors and guests of the University.
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The Prayer Room is open to all but is designed specifically to help Muslim staff and students fulfil their religious duties.
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Shoes must be removed in the designated area and placed in the rack provided. Males and females are asked to use the different areas separated by the curtains.
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There is a list of Prayer Times (Salah) in the Resource Area both displayed on the Notice Board and copies available to take away. The Prayer Times can also be downloaded here:
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Download Prayer Times (Salah).
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Separate Ablution Facilities (Wudu) for males and females are provided (see below).
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You can find details about Jummah Salah (Friday Prayers) on the Events page.
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Washing Facilites (Wudu) for both males and females can be found opposite the entrance to the Chaplaincy.
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The Quiet Room may be used by individuals for their own personal use (for prayer, meditation, contemplation or being quiet) except when the room is being used for a group event.
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Individuals may use audio-visual facilities but must be sensitive to the needs of other users.
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Group events are restricted to events organised by the chaplaincy or authorised by one of the chaplains. These will normally be of a spiritual, religious or similar nature.
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Temporary artefacts shall not present any fire hazard and must conform to Health and Safety regulations. In particular, no lighted candles are allowed.
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The room may be booked through the Co-ordinating Chaplain and the current availability will be displayed on the Chaplaincy Notice Board.
The Chaplaincy Office is where you will find the Co-ordinating Chaplain, Phil Edwards, or one of the volunteer Chaplains or Pastoral Assistants. If you want to contact a Chaplain and there is no-one in the Office, you will find all the Chaplains' contact details by following the link:
The Resource Area is the entrance to the Chaplaincy. Here you will find lots of leaflets to take away about different world-views and local worship places.
There are also books to borrow about many different faiths and belief systems. To borrow a book, just write the book details and your contact details in the "Books for Borrowing".
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Those leading prayers or discussions and those giving sermons or talks must have the permission of one of the chaplains, normally in writing before the event.
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Only material (books, pamphlets and notices) authorised by one of the chaplains may be displayed.
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The facilities shall only be used in ways which are consistent with the Equal Opportunities Policy of the university and by those whose behaviour is consistent with the Equal Opportunities Policy.
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Everyone must leave the Chaplaincy tidy and so that it can be used immediately by others.
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Those not abiding by this notice shall be referred to the Head of Student Services, as a representative of the Vice Chancellor's Advisory Group on Faith and Spirituality, who may withdraw the privilege of the use of the facility.