Mansefield Building

Located in the Mansefield building, directly across from the Students’ Association, the University Chaplaincy provides a welcoming space for multi-faith events, whether they involve worship or social gatherings.

Ethos of Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy is committed to a pluralistic, inter-religious ethos.  All students and staff are free to believe according to their own consciences, and to practise according to their own traditions.  Students are encouraged to explore the contours of their own faith and of all systems of belief without pressure or coercion.  Faith, no matter how certain, has a different character from knowledge about facts.  Open, exploratory dialogue may involve disagreement, but within a context of respect for all faiths without the intention to convert.   Attempts to demonstrate the superiority of any particular faith or philosophy of life fail to show this respect.  The implication that another’s faith is deficient, wrong or misguided is insulting. When using the Chaplaincy building or grounds, this respect is to be shown to fellow individuals and other groups, whether students, staff or others.  

Building Guidelines and Rules

Please ensure that you have completed all the steps outlined in the “Booking Process” section above. Additionally, adhere to the permitted booking schedule provided in the “When Can I Book” section.

Room Cleanliness:

  • Rooms must be left clean and tidy without exception.
  • If food or drink is consumed during the event, please sweep the floors and wipe down all tables before putting them away.
  • For more detailed cleaning requirements, refer to the “Waste and Recycling” and “Kitchen Use Information” sections.

Furniture Management:

  • All furniture must be tidied away at the end of the event. Specific details can be found in the “Furniture” section below.

Important Note:

Under no circumstances should furniture, kitchen supplies (such as pots and dishes), or any other items belonging to the Chaplaincy be removed from the building.