Goldsmiths - University of London

Welcome to Goldsmiths Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

Care and concern for everybody

Chaplains are here for everybody, regardless of whatever your beliefs and practices may or may not be. We welcome anyone who wants someone to talk to, or just be with, regardless of how small or big your issue or feelings may seem to you.

We are available at any time by prior appointment. Drop-in sessions take place at the Chaplaincy Office in term-time on Mondays 5.15pm – 6.30pm and Tuesdays 12.00 – 2.30pm . At other times if no-one is immediately available, please complete an Appointment Request Form.

Activities and events

The Chaplaincy organises a range of activities and events during term-time including:

• Silent Meditation,  at the Chaplaincy Centre every Monday 5.30pm – 6.45pm
• Bible study group, every Tuesday 1.10pm – 2.00pm in the Chaplaincy Centre (this term on John’s Gospel) a quick snack is provided
• International lunch (free) every Wednesday available from 12.30pm – 2.30pm
  at the Catholic Chaplaincy House, 56 Amersham Road, SE14 6QE Tel: 020 8692 6931
  (a chance to meet other students over lunch in an informal atmosphere, popular among Students from overseas)
• Other occasional events

Other events are organised on a regular basis by various religious societies (see the page Regular events)

The Chaplaincy is both ecumenical and multi-faith. We seek to increase understanding and awareness of the diversity of faith traditions, and to ensure that no-one experiences discrimination or prejudice on the grounds of faith.

Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Team

The Chaplaincy Team is made up of full-time chaplains and local ministers who have a range of experience and expertise. In addition there is a list of "Faith Advisors" who belong to a range of faith traditions. Faith Advisors are different to Chaplains in that their role is limited to providing information about resources and locations for their own particular faith traditions, and do not have any responsibility for general help and advice.

Activities and events

The Multi-Faith Chaplaincy organises a range of activities and events including:

• Meditation
• Discussion Groups
• Services
• Talks
• Regular events
• Multi faith calendar

Where is the Chaplaincy Centre?

The Chaplaincy Centre is situated on Dixon Road, opposite the entrance to the Education Building. The Centre is open Monday to Friday in term time from 9am - 5pm. Tea and coffee are available free of charge. Anyone is welcome to drop in at any time for the chance to be in a quiet space.

Multi-Faith Prayer Room

The Multi-Faith Prayer Room is available for everyone for quiet and prayer. It is located on the first floor of the Richard Hoggart Building (Room 2.106). Please respect the sensibilities of other users whose tradition may be very different to your own. It helps to be careful not to take offence as well as not to cause it. A polite request e.g. for a period of silence will usually be met with a friendly and co-operative response. At times the Prayer Room is used for meetings, services or collective acts of worship. (see noticeboards for a timetable of regular bookings). While it may still be used for private prayer at the same time, you may prefer to make use of the Interdenominational Prayer Room in the Student Union Building, or the Quiet Space at the Chaplaincy Centre. Any questions or concerns about the Multi-Faith Prayer Room should be directed to the Chaplaincy.