Derby Uni Chaplaincy

It's Black History Month! Join us at the Multi-Faith Centre to help make & put up some BHM-themed "bunting" to help celebrate the black people who inspire us....could be famous people or friends & family. Drop in today, 2-3.30pm, or add your special people any time this month!

2 fab opportunities on offer at the Multi-Faith Centre today! There's a Buddhist celebration of Vesak, 12-1.30, for all to join in with; and at 5, a presentation/discussion led by our Humanist / Non-religious consult: "No religion - no spirituality? No way!" All welcome!

The perfect end to the week: Multi-Faith football tonight from 4pm! Details below. Staff & students welcome to come and play even if you haven't registered. Spectators welcome too.

Get Real Philosophy Discussion - every Weds, 12-1pm @ the Multi-Faith Centre. As it's Christian Aid Week, today's question is, " Do religious overseas aid/development charities (Christian Aid, Muslim Aid etc) do a better job, or should aid and religion be divorced?" All welcome

Further highlights of Ascension Day yesterday, from our Faith and Belief Month student trip to Dovedale and Tissington: picnic on the river bank, finding a phone box that works (for free!), visiting Tissington Hall courtesy of Sir Richard Fitzherbert, and the Well Dresssings...

Ascension Day Worship and Breakfast on the Multi-Faith Centre Roof What a glorious morning we had for it - a wonderful way to start the day!

Buddhist Gathering today @ the Multi-Faith Centre, 10-11am, with the Venerable Buddhist Monk Suwacha. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or simply curious about Buddhist philosophy, our gathering offers a welcoming space for all seekers of spiritual harmony & understanding.

All staff & students welcome to YOGA TONIGHT! 5.15-6pm in the Multi-Faith Centre. Mats are provided and there's no charge for the session. Come and give it a try!

YOGA: Sorry, tonight's session is cancelled, but we'll be meeting again next Thursday, Feb 23rd, 5.15 in the Multi-Faith Centre. See you there!

Ashing for Ash Wednesday now available at the Multi-Faith Centre. Call by today, between 12 and 2pm

SHROVE TUESDAY ALERT! Where will you be eating yours tonight? Rev Catrin Hubbard, new member of the University Chaplaincy, is hosting pancakes at St John's Church, Mill St, in the heart of the student quarter, 6.30 - 8pm. Email her if you'd like to go - all students welcome!

CHARITY LUNCH TOMORROW, Weds Feb 7! Join us for a simple vegetarian buffet and great conversation. We're raising money for the Fairtrade Foundation, so if can donate £1, that's great, but if you can't, no worries! GET REAL, philosophical discussion group, is part of the lunch

University Choir rehearsals re-start TODAY, 12.30 - 1.30 in the Multi-Faith Centre. We'd welcome new members - come and give us a try! We range from those who don't read music to experienced singers. It's mainly for fun, but we'll be performing in the Atrium in late March!

Seen the stage going up in the atrium? Make your way down at 5.15 and join in with the University Carol Service! All welcome, Christmassy refreshments to follow...

Chaplaincy Trip 2 Cambridge, to 2 outstanding places of worship. Free! Mixed faith group - 1/2 Muslim students, 1/2 Christian. Muslim places all now taken, but there are still some Christian places available. Email Chaplaincy@derby.ac.uk urgently; applications close tomorrow!

In Buxton today? It's the Chaplaincy's annual welcome event, the now legendary Fairtrade Cake Extravaganza, between 12 noon & 2pm. All staff & students welcome!

Want a great way to start Tuesdays and Thursdays? MINDFULNESS MEDITATION sessions begin tomorrow morning. It's just half an hour - but a half hour that could inspire your day. All welcome!

Looking for an Autumnal walk with a difference this weekend?

Feeling peckish? Come to the Multi-faith Centre for the Chaplaincy's CHARITY LUNCH (in aid of the Libya Flood Appeal) today, 12 noon - 1pm. It's a simple vegetarian buffet, and as far as possible, everything's Fairtrade, organic or otherwise ethically sourced. All welcome!

It's all happening on the Chaplaincy stall down at Freshers' Fair - not too late to get your mugs, tea-towels etc as well as try some Fairtrade chocolate and take part in our consumer habits survey...Plus news of all our fab activities starting soon. See you there!