University of Bath Chaplaincy

This week why not share a 'Cuppa Hope' with a colleague or friend? To mark Refugee Week, UK for UNHCR’s ‘Cuppa Hope’ campaign aims to start new conversations about what it means to be forced to flee your home by listening to individuals’ stories – ideally over a brew. https://www.unrefugees.org.uk/media-centre/share-a-cuppa-hope-with-refugee-storytellers-this-summer-to-celebrate-refugee-week-2024/

Happy memories! The last Soup@12 before the summer break.

Mystical translations... This week, read more from Chaplain Karen writing for Theology Everywhere. In this article she talks translation and the human element. https://blogs.bath.ac.uk/chaplains-latest-reflection/2024/06/13/mystical-translation/

The Chaplaincy Centre remains available for staff, post-graduates and visitors through the summer months, and is open daily from 8am and 10pm as a place of sanctuary, rest and private prayer.
This week - watch out for fabulously pink Elephant Hawk moths (favourite food honeysuckle and fuchsia).

The Chaplaincy remains available for staff, post-graduates and visitors through the summer months, and is open daily from 8am and 10 pm as a place of sanctuary, rest and private prayer.
Overnight the light is on, shining on a symbol of the Trinity: Father - Creator, Son - redeemer, Spirit - life giver; signifying to those who are looking, the presence of God here.

Here's what's on this week! TODAY - last soup lunch and Brew@2 of the Semester.

Mother Sarah and Nigel enjoying a morning cuppa outside the Chaplaincy. After 25 years at the Chaplaincy, Mother Sarah is taking a step back to focus more on her parish work. She will still be our contact for the Orthodox community in Bath, but we're going to miss her Friday visits to campus and her wonderful presence in the Chaplaincy office. Read more about her time here at the University of Bath: https://blogs.bath.ac.uk/chaplains-latest-reflection/2024/05/23/tending-the-fire-chaplaincy-past-and-future/

During Mental Health Awareness Week, last week University Chaplain Nigel dropped into Lifeline to talk to members of the Bath-based charity Genesis. Read more at: https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/genesis-trust-chaplaincy-donations-support-vital-project/

Spring Appeal - Genesis Life Projects - Comments Please help Genesis Life Projects keep up with demend in supporting homeless and vulnerbale adults into new beginnings and better futures

Here's what's on in the Chaplaincy. Good luck to all those with assessments this week!

“My takeaway for the week was that it’s ok to pray in the way that you can at that moment and let God speak to you where you are.” Read more from Chaplaincy Assistant Helena at: https://blogs.bath.ac.uk/chaplains-latest-reflection/2024/05/16/student-retreat-in-daily-life/

TODAY! Drop in for soup between 12 and 2pm - this week it's pea and mint. Suggested donation £1.50 profit to Genesis Trust Bath. Followed by Brew@2 from 2-4pm with Chaplain Karen.

Here's what's on in the Chaplaincy this week... Good Luck!
Plus, drop in to the Chaplaincy for free fruit and a cuppa, as well as jigsaws, mindful doodling and more.

TODAY! Join Nigel in the Chaplaincy for a short service of readings and prayers this lunchtime to mark Ascension. All welcome.

Here's what's on in the Chaplaincy this week! Today - soup, bread and cheese, plus Brew@2 with Chaplain Karen. Thursday 9 May - Ascension Day - join Nigel for a short service at 1.15pm in the Chaplaincy.

Exams and deadlines looming? University Chaplain Nigel quotes Peter: "Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you". One short phrase and a world of hope... Read more at: https://blogs.bath.ac.uk/chaplains-latest-reflection/2024/05/02/cast-your-anxiety-on-him/

TODAY - tomato and basil soup in the Chaplaincy from 12-2 followed by Brew@2. TONIGHT - as part of the week of student prayer a workshop on 'discernment' at Chapel House (contact Chaplain Karen for more details - [email protected])

Here's what's on in the Chaplaincy this week... TONIGHT - FREE Workshop as part of the student retreat week: 'Ways of Praying' 7.30-9pm Locksbrook Campus, Bath Spa - email Chaplain Karen for more details [email protected]

"Daily choosing to put on our new identity as children of God"; Mother Sarah explores the time between Easter and Pentecost. Read more at: https://blogs.bath.ac.uk/chaplains-latest-reflection/2024/04/25/choosing-to-put-on-christ/

Here's what's on in the Chaplaincy this week. Plus just a few places left for the student week of prayer next week - contact Chaplain Karen for more information and to sign up: [email protected].

Sunday 28 April - Friday 3 May - Student 'at home' retreat week - a great opportunity to spend some quality time with God. Sign up for a prayer guide and/or book onto your choice of workshops! Contact Chaplain Karen to find out more - [email protected]

Here's what's on in the Chaplaincy this week... and you can read the latest from our chaplains at: https://blogs.bath.ac.uk/chaplains-latest-reflection/2024/04/15/fuelling-the-engine-of-faith/

Here's what's on in the Chaplaincy this week!

Students and staff on campus on Easter Day - Sunday, 31 March - are invited to join Revd Canon Nigel Rawlinson, University Chaplain for a service of celebration at 1.15pm in the University Chaplaincy (down the steps next to the Library). All welcome.

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Light overcomes darkness, good overcomes evil, life overcomes death. In the world we live in, we often can’t see this very clearly; we often have to walk by faith, trusting that God will bring all these things out of the darkness. Read more from Mother Sarah at:
https://blogs.bath.ac.uk/chaplains-latest-reflection/2023/12/07/advent-calendar/