University of Sheffield Christian Chaplaincy

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Join us on Wednesday for our last Gritstone and God gathering of the uni year. 2-3.30pm at the BNBR Life Centre: 205 Brook Hill, S3 7HG. Access to the building is temporarily liable to disruption as works are completed. Please email bnbr-life@sheffield.ac.uk to check access.

Join us this Wednesday for our next Gritstone and God gathering. 2pm-3.30pm at the BNBR Life Centre: 205 Brook Hill, S3 7HG. Access to the building is temporarily liable to disruption while certain works are completed. Please email bnbr-life@sheffield.ac.uk to check access.

Peace be with you all! This is the first greeting spoken by the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, and among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world.

This is our new home too of course!

Today the coffin of Pope Francis is translated to the Basilica Church, the liturgy for this is published in Latin and English here: vatican.va/news_services/… The BBC is broadcasting live as mourners file past Pope Francis' coffin: bbc.co.uk/news/live/cyvq…

The Christian Chaplaincies at the BNBR Life Centre mourn the death of Pope Francis and celebrate his life. Information pointing to the liturgies and schedule relating to the arrangements for the days leading up to and including his funeral are here: vatican.va/content/vatica…

Join us on Wednesday for our next Gritstone and God gathering. 2-3.30pm, 205 Brook Hill S3 7HG. Access to the building is temporarily liable to disruption while works are completed, including installation of step-free access. Email bnbr-life@sheffield.ac.uk to check access.

Today is Ash Wednesday when some Christians will take part in the tradition of 'Ashing'. It involves marking people on their forehead with an ash cross, using burnt palm leaves that have completely cooled We'll be offering this on Students’ Union Concourse, 12.30pm to 2.15pm.

Bishop of Sheffield’s Annual Lecture Mon 3 March, 1930-2100, Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 7 Each year the Uni hosts a lecture by a guest of the Bishop. Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley, Principle of Ridley Hall, Cambridge, is this year’s guest. Please register sheffield.anglican.org/event/the-bish…

Our team member @RobBarnett82 co-led this walk and will be leading the Quiet Spaces on Campus Tour!

Join us on Wednesday for our next Gritstone and God Gathering!

#OnThisDay in 1945, Soviet soldiers liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and death camp. It is now a symbol of what can happen when hatred is left unchecked. Today, we commemorate #HolocaustMemorialDay on the 80th anniversary of the liberation. Go to buff.ly/4hoVPJ3 | #HMD2025

Sheffield students are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year at St Vincent's Mission Hub! Saturday 1st February at 4pm. Book your place at stvincentsmissionhub.org/events-and-info.

After delivering a powerful honorary degree acceptance speech, Sheffield alum Chris Whitaker continues to inspire with his incredible journey. Don’t miss his latest interview for a much-needed dose of motivation and positivity! 📰 cstu.io/9f3c9e