You can find a handy calendar of religious festivals on the Inter Faith Network website (this site is not affiliated with the University but is provided for reference).
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Multifaith Chaplaincy Events
All our events are free of charge and open for staff and students of all faiths and none. Most events are drop-in without any registration required, but some may need to be booked to guarantee a space.
Navigate between the Regular Events and Special Events tab for more information.
Special Events
Peace Circle
The Forum Street, Wednesday 3rd December 2025; 12:30-1:30pm
Join with us to bear witness to the pain of war and conflict, to offer solidarity with all who suffer and to cultivate peace within ourselves and between ourselves and others. Simply to be together in peaceful stillness and silence can be a small step in healing the pain of conflict - an expression of trust, respect and care for our fellow human beings whatever our backgrounds, beliefs and values.
In an increasingly divided and polarised world it is important to come together in peace and unity - and to affirm and celebrate the diversity of our one worldwide human family. There is no booking required, simply drop-by.
Multifaith Christingle Gathering
The Forum Street, Friday 5th December 2025; 12-7pm
This is our yearly Christingle Gathering for the whole University of Exeter community.
Christingle Making; 12:30 - 4:30pm
Join us, using candles, oranges and sweets to make what is known as Christingles! These Christingles are symbolic in the UK, traditionally made in the season of Advent.
While crafting our creations, we will reflect on the different parts of the Christmas story. This is open to all, of any faith background or none. We will provide all materials and show you how to make it!
Christingle Gathering: 5pm
our Chaplains will be leading a Christingle Gathering in the Forum. Join us singing traditional Christmas Carols, hear Christmas readings and light our excellently crafted Christingles. Music will be held by the fantastic by the University’s own Mary Harris Chapel Choir!
Afterwards there will be free snacks and refreshments; including fresh mince pies, mulled wine and spiced hot apple juice!
Weekly Events
Mindful Art and Craft
Every Monday between 12 - 2pm.
Join our Anglican Chaplain Hannah Alderson for some mindful crafts in the Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre. There is a different craft activity to try each week. No artistic skill necessary and all are welcome.
Mindfulness at Lunchtime
Every Monday 1 -1:20pm
Take 15 minutes of pause in your busy day to breathe, relax and reset. Stay for a cup of tea and chat after if your schedule allows.
Run by our Pagan Chaplain Judith Morgane, in the multifaith space at the Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre and open to all University students and staff.
Connections Café
> Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre: every Tuesday 12-2pm,
> St. Luke's Chapel: every Thursday 12:30-2pm.
Connections Café offers free refreshments and is hosted by members of the Multifaith Chaplaincy team. It's a chance to chat to friends or meet new people often alongside craft/mindfulness activities with treats provided.
Chaplains will be there if you wish to talk about anything and everything.
The café will be every Tuesday during term time from 12 to 2pm in the Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre and also every Thursday during term time from 12.30pm to 2pm at St Luke's Chapel, St Luke's Campus.
Everyone from the University is warmly invited and welcomed!
Take a moment...
Every Wednesday 9 - 9:20am
An opportunity for staff to pause and reflect as the day begins.
We will begin with music, poetry or prose, before entering a time of joint silence. On the first Wednesday of each month, we will guide you round our Labyrinth.
This session is only open to staff members of the University.
Run by our Anglican Chaplain Elly Mosely.