| Chaplaincy
What’s on
Each term we offer a range of activities from dog walking to soup making, from sharing ideas to sharing quiet. You are very welcome to join in with any of them.
For the latest information, please join our Chaplaincy WhatsApp group. You can also drop into the lovely Sanctuary spaces we host on each campus whenever you like, with refreshments, comfortable seating and quiet areas.
Dog walks
Come for a dog walk with us. A great way to de-stress, meet others and spend time with some furry friends.
- Park Campus, outside the Sanctuary: 2.30pm on Thursdays
- Oxstalls Campus, 12.30pm outside The Business School on Thursdays
- Francis Close Hall Chapel or Laurie Lee Building at Pittville at 12.30pm on Fridays
On Fridays, join Jo’s dogs in the Sanctuary at Pittville for Cookies, Craft and Canines from 11.30am – 12.30pm
Text Jo 07801 183620 to join the CheltenhamDog Walks WhatsApp group.
Text Sarah 07795 302687 to join the Oxstalls WhatsApp group.
Everybody sing
Join us for 45 mins of singing to brighten your day, on Tuesdays from 12.45pm – 1.30pm at Oxstalls – meet at the Sanctuary.
Text Sarah 07795 302687 to join the WhatsApp group.
project grow
Would you like to help us redevelop the secret Edible Garden at FCH? Meet at 12pm on Wednesdays in the Sanctuary for some gentle gardening. Wear suitable clothes, gloves provided. Email Simon to join the WhatsApp group.
At Oxstalls we will be planting our new raised beds, or enjoying crafts if it’s wet, on our Wellbeing Wednesday afternoons from 2 – 4pm. Meet in the Sanctuary. Text Sarah 07795 302687 to join the WhatsApp group.
active mondays
Sport activities for all students at Oxstalls every Monday from 3.00pm – 5.00pm in the sports hall opposite the Sanctuary – badminton, basketball, footie…
Big questions cafe
Come and share ideas and a free lunch with students from different backgrounds and beliefs – every Wednesday, 1pm – 2pm at Park Sanctuary.
wellbeing wednesdays
Cook, craft, garden, games, cake, banter… From 2.30 – 4.30pm at Park Sanctuary, from 2.00 – 4.00 in Oxstalls Sanctuary.
Cake and chat
Sharing all sorts of cake and chatting about all kinds of things. Join us on Mondays at Francis Close Hall Chapel from 5 – 6.15pm.
soup and chat
On Tuesdays at Park from 12.30 – 2pm with soup, bread and cookies.
On Thursdays at Oxstalls – cooking soup from 2.30pm and sharing it from 4.30pm
mindfulness
Mindfulness groups are run at different times during the year. Mindfulness is gentle guided meditation to boost your health and wellbeing. For further information, please contact Jo Parkin [email protected] or text 07801 183620.
Prayer and reflection
There are many opportunities for prayer and reflection at the University.
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Want a quiet space in the middle of the day? There’s a Quiet Lunchtime in Park Sanctuary from 12 – 2pm on Mondays, and in Oxstalls Sanctuary on Wednesdays from 12.30 – 2pm.
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There is a simple Communion service in one of the Sanctuaries on Thursdays at 12.30pm (1st Thursday FCH Chapel, 2nd Oxstalls, 3rd Park, 4th Pittville). For more info email Simon .
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Jum’uah for Muslim students and staff is led by Atique Miah at Oxstalls Sanctuary at 1pm. Atique will lead a study circle before prayers from 12 – 12.45pm.
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A gathering for African students on the last Sunday of each month for Christian worship and delicious spicy food in FCH Chapel. Contact Simon on +44 7715 041 525 to join the ASF WhatsApp group.
We have a wider team with Associate Chaplains and Faith Advisors from a range of faiths. Please email Simon for more information.