Chaplaincy: Spirituality, Religion and Faith

HELPING students develop in their spiritual growth, discipleship and ability to serve is a key role for the Chaplains and members of the Chaplaincy Team. We are here for the personal and spiritual support of all. We do this in a variety of ways, the most obvious of which is by offering opportunities for prayer and worship, which celebrate the diversity of the Christian traditions.

Together we PROCLAIM and celebrate individuals and groups exploring and living out faith – all faiths. We pray for each other and for the University; we encourage participation in groups and activities that have a positive effect on local and global issues (Fairtrade, Chester TWIN – the University Charity); and we engage with and support other faith communities on campus and in the community, seeking dialogue, understanding and shared action.

We LIVE OUT OUR FAITH as human beings, and welcome all to join us to whatever extent they feel capable. We endeavour to further the love within our respective faiths by showing solidarity with those in need.

Day-to-Day and Year-by-Year

The EXPRESSION of our faith and the University’s Christian ethos happen in a variety of ways at all levels of the University, and which ensure all people of faith are supported: we honour faith in all its richness.

Our WORSHIP is welcoming, ecumenical and inclusive with daily and weekly services in the Chester Chapel, and a weekly service in the Warrington Chapel. Communion is celebrated regularly and services range from the traditional to the alternative. We also hold termly University Services to mark significant occasions. Both campuses have dedicated FAITH SPACES for use by groups and individuals of any religion or none, for prayer, meditation or reflection.

We EXPLORE the meaning of life and faith through discussion groups, book clubs, taught programmes, day courses, retreats, social events and more. We also offer Spiritual Mentoring to accompany students as they develop and grow in faith. We are supported by the University Choir for concerts and University services.

The CHAPLAINS, Chaplaincy Assistants, Associate Chaplains of various denominations, and Faith Advisors are available to confidentially see any member of the University on any matter.

The CHRISTIAN UNION, a student-led group of Christians, is a thriving student society which meets weekly on the Chester Campus for its main meeting of worship, teaching and fellowship and at other times throughout the week for small groups and prayer meetings. For further information about the Christian Union, go to the Clubs and Societies pages on the Chester Students' Union website (see links on the right of this page).

Through WORD, ACTION and EXAMPLE, we foster and support the University’s Church foundation, identity and ethos.