Announcement Friday Prayer will be held in the prayer room, Buckley Building ground floor during the summer and led by a member of the community. You will need a student or staff card to access the building.
Religious and spiritual events
We offer regular religious services, groups and events during semester time, and everyone is welcome to attend. If you have questions about our events, please email chaplaincy@brookes.ac.uk.
Friday prayer: Friday, 1.00pm
from 18 September in Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall - in August, join us in the Buckley Building prayer room
Everyone is welcome to Friday Jummah, and there is plenty of space for sisters to join us. Prayers are led by a member of the OBU community or a trusted local prayer leader.
Date and time: every Friday (from 18 September), 1.00 - 2.00pm (the room will be set up by 1pm, please arrive about 15 minutes before the start of Jummah each week for the khutbah)
Location: Garden Room, Buckley Building ground floor (semester time)
Note: Outside semester 1 and 2 teaching weeks, Friday Prayer is said in the Buckley Building prayer room (ground floor, room G.22).
Gurbani reading group: Tuesday, 6.30pm
from 15 September
Meet other students and the Sikh chaplain and discuss spiritual teachings and literature in the Sikh and other north Indian traditions. No prior knowledge is needed and there will be no homework!
Date and time: every Tuesday, 6.30-8.00pm
Location: Think Space, John Henry Brookes Building ground floor (off the Forum)
The Gurbani reading group runs every week in Think Space. It is led by Randeep Singh Soin, Sikh Chaplain.
Staff Christian fellowship: Tuesday, 1.00 - 1.30pm
from 22 September
Finding God at Brookes staff fellowship is welcoming online fellowship for staff interested in discussing faith with other Christians. Whether you're curious about faith or have been a Christian for many years, you are very welcome. In out gatherings, we:
- explore the Christian faith,
- grow as disciples of Jesus,
- and encourage one another in university life.
We meet for 30 minutes over lunch, but if you want to stay after the group for prayer the facilitator will stay online for around 15 minutes more.
Date and time: every Tuesday (from 22 September), 1.00-1.30pm
Location: Zoom
Introduction to praying through the Bible: Wednesday 12.00pm
from 16 September
Quiet prayer with lectio divina ('sacred reading') focused on the Gospel of Mark.
Each week, we will prayerfully read a short passage from the Gospel of Mark using an ancient, step-by-step approach called lectio divina. There is no need to have any prior knowledge. Bring yourself, an open heart, and your need for a little quiet in a busy week.
Date and time: every Wednesday, 12.00 - 12.30pm
Location: Garden Room, Buckley Building, Headington campus
Praying through the Bible runs every week at the same time in the Garden Room. The group is led by Rev. Heather, Anglican Chaplain.
Catholic Chaplaincy: Wednesday, 4.00 - 5.00pm
from 16 September
Meet Fr. Ziggy, the Catholic Chaplain to the University for tea and a chat. New and returning students are welcome.
Date and time: Wednesday, 16 September, 4.00 - 5.00pm (drop in)
Location: Garden Room, Buckley Building ground floor
Fr. Ziggy is available every Wednesday afternoon, and will offer a Mass on Wednesday, 30 September. Contact chaplaincy@brookes.ac.uk for more details.
Student Bible study: Friday, 2.00 - 3.00pm
from 25 September
A group for anyone who wants to learn more about the Bible, and its the use and abuse in faith and politics.
Students from all faiths and worldviews are welcome to join the conversation. We will not pressure you to change, and you don't need any knowledge of the Bible.
Date and time: every Friday (from 25 September), 2.00 - 3.00pm
Location: Garden Room, Buckley Building ground floor
Student Bible study runs weekly at the same time in the Garden Room. It is led Rev. Kate, Unvivrsity Chaplain. In our conversations we aim to be welcoming, anti-racist, disability-positive and queer-inclusive.
Quiet space: Friday, 12.15 - 12.45pm
from Friday, 18 September
Join us in a quiet space held in accordance with Quaker traditions. Although we will be quiet, we will not expect absolute stillness and silence. In our time together, people may break the silence to share short thoughts about spirituality or the way the world is.
Everyone is welcome to take a rest from the busy-ness of University life.
Date and time: every Friday (from 18 September), 12.15 - 12.45pm
Location: Garden Room, Buckley Building ground floor
Visit Oxford college chapels
Experience a traditional prayer service with music performed by world-class singers in beautiful, historic churches in the city centre. Trips are free for all staff and students, sign up online to find out more and to join us.
Click here for details of the next trip, and sign up to attend.
Forthcoming visits
- Thursday, 1 October, Christ Church Cathedral
- Thursday, 22 October, Merton College
- Wednesday, 28 October, The Queen's College
- Thursday, 5 November, Taizé evensong at St. Peter's college
- Thursday, 12 November, Worcester College
- Wednesday, 18 November, Magdalen College
- Thursday, 26 November, New College
Evensong in Oxford is organised by Rev'd Heather, Anglican Chaplain, and is open to students of any faith, worldview or identity Email the Multifaith Chaplaincy office for more information: chaplaincy@brookes.ac.uk.
The Multifaith Chaplaincy is seeking to work with all the faith groups represented in our community, to better serve the University. We seek to be a safe space for all members of the University, of all faiths and none.
If you are a member of the University community and would like to discuss your faith needs with a chaplain, please do get in touch.
If you represent a faith group and would like to discuss how you could work with us in the Multifaith Chaplaincy, please contact us: chaplaincy@brookes.ac.uk.
