The multi-faith Chaplaincy team provides care and support for students and staff of all faiths and no faith.
Chaplains are available to offer pastoral, spiritual and religious support and we also have a wider range of Associate Chaplains from various religious communities. Our team is always ready to help you and offer a listening ear.
Community Hub & Student Wellbeing Garden – Exton Park
The Community Hub (next door to Binks at Exton Park) is the base for Chaplaincy and is a supportive community space for all students. It is a welcoming place where our students and staff can relax, share food together, and take part in events and activities.
The Community Hub is open Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am– 4.30pm. There are groups for you to join such as our Thursday gardening group and many other activities. Follow us on Instagram for the latest information. You can also just pop in to say hello, and to enjoy areas such as our Sanctuary Space, Craft Room and Student Wellbeing Garden. Everyone is welcome.
Religion & Belief Support
The multi-faith Chaplaincy team supports students and staff from a wide range of religions and beliefs. Chaplains oversee our faith spaces including our University Christian Chapel and our Muslim Prayer rooms.
The University Chapel at Exton Park, built in 1839, is open all week. It is a beautiful place for quiet reflection, prayer, and to light a candle. Christian Chaplains lead special services throughout the year, and occasionally we have weddings and graduation ceremonies as well.
Muslim prayer rooms with wudu facilities are available across our sites for daily prayer. Click here to find out more.
Our Chaplaincy team offers a variety of other opportunities including Buddhist mindfulness sessions and Hindu gatherings.
Click here to find out more or get in touch with our Chaplaincy team via chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk
A Listening Space
Would you like some space to chat through something that is on your mind? Are you feeling in need of some support?
Just send an email to chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk and ask for some time with one of our Chaplains. Someone from the team will be back in touch to arrange a time to chat either in person or via Teams.
Chaplains can also point you in the direction of other support within the university, and to religious support local to where you live if that’s what you’re looking for. Just let us know and we’ll do our best to help you.
The University Choir
The University of Chester Choir enjoys learning and singing a range of music, from classical, popular and folk music to original compositions.
We are a friendly mixed staff/student group which meets every Thursday at St Thomas’ Church (across the road from the University Chapel at Exton Park) from 5.45pm-7pm.
The Choir takes part in lots of musical events throughout the academic year, some forming part of the University of Chester calendar. Other events include local concerts and a variety of singing opportunities in the wider community.
The Choir also takes part in high profile events, joining up with other cities in the UK.
You do not need any musical experience to join! If you are interested in joining, you can contact our Director of Music, Matt Baker m.baker@chester.ac.uk