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Multi-faith spaces and chaplaincy support

Find multi-faith spaces for prayer, worship, reflection and meditation on College Lane and de Havilland campuses, including opening times, facilities and chaplaincy support.

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The Key (College Lane)

Find The Key on the campus map

The Key is a multi-faith and multicultural centre located above the Forum on the College Lane campus, on the route towards the Halls of Residence.

Opening times

Daily: 8am to 10pm

Facilities at The Key

Robert Runcie Rotunda

A large circular space for prayer, worship, reflection and meditation.

Living Room

A comfortable social space with seating and access to an outdoor deck where you can relax, study or meet others.

Olive Hall

A dedicated prayer and meditation space with:

  • facilities suitable for Muslim prayer
  • flexible space for Friday Jum'ah prayers
  • areas for prayer, reflection and meditation
  • a no-shoes area
  • wudu facilities for men and women

Multi Faith Space (de Havilland)

Find the Multi-Faith Space on the campus map

The Multi-Faith Space is located opposite the Common Room Shop on the de Havilland campus.

It provides a shared space for:

  • prayer
  • worship
  • reflection
  • services
  • faith-based and community activities

Opening times

Daily: 8:00 to 10pm

Opening times and chaplaincy support

College Lane

Assistant Chaplain Radley

Available Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 16:00.

de Havilland

Assistant Chaplain Grace

Available Wednesday to Friday, 9.30 to 14.30.

Friday Prayer

Activities and events

The Chaplaincy team runs regular spiritual, wellbeing and social activities throughout the week.

Silent Rotunda

Dedicated quiet periods for prayer and meditation in the Robert Runcie Rotunda.

Regular times:

  • Monday: 12:00 to 14.30
  • Tuesday: 12:00 to 14.30
  • Wednesday: 13.30 to 14.30
  • Thursday: 14:00 to 15:00
  • Friday: 12:00 to 14.30

Please respect others using the space during these times.

Keep Calm and Craft

When: Tuesday, 12:00 to 14:00
Where: The Key, College Lane

Free craft materials are available, including:

  • painting
  • crochet
  • knitting
  • card making

Global Café

When: Wednesday, 11:00 to 12:00
Where: Multi-Faith Space, de Havilland

Meet other students and enjoy conversation in a welcoming environment.

Mindful Meditation

When: Thursday, 12.30 to 13.30
Where: The Key, College Lane

Led by Buddhist Chaplain Tom Short.

  • No experience needed
  • Open to all students

Pause and Pray (Online)

When: Friday, 13.15 to 13.30

Email chaplain@herts.ac.uk for joining details. The chat opens at 13.05.

Please see our usual weekly spiritual and social  activities below.

Need more support?

For the latest information about The Key, the Multi-Faith Space, chaplaincy activities or faith support, contact the Chaplaincy Team:

Email: chaplain@herts.ac.uk

 

Contact Us

Chaplaincy - The Key

Chaplaincy

Today 08:00 - 21:00
The Key, College Lane
The Key is a multi-faith and multi-cultural centre, on the College Lane Campus. You will find it on the hill just above the Elehouse, near the Forum, and on the path up towards the Halls of Residence.

Chaplaincy - The Multi Faith Space

Chaplaincy

Today 08:00 - 21:00
The Multi Faith Space, De Havilland
The new Multi Faith Space on the de Havilland Campus offers a shared space for those of all faiths and none to take some time out in prayer and reflection or to come and connect with others exploring faith.