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Chaplaincy spaces

Information on our multi-faith spaces and their opening times - The Key (college Lane) and Multi-faith Space (de Havilland)

The Key - College Lane Campus

📍The Key – College Lane Campus

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

Opening times
Open daily: 8:00 – 22:00

Photo of The Key

Spaces at The Key

The Key offers a quiet space for reflection, prayer and worship on the College Lane campus.

Robert Runcie Rotunda
A large circular room for reflection, prayer and worship.

The Living Room
A comfortable space with seating and an outdoor deck. You can sit, relax or chat with others.

Olive Hall
A space with three zones for prayer and meditation.

  • Suitable for Muslim prayer and shared meditation
  • Opens into one large space for Friday Jum'ah prayers
  • No shoes area
  • Wudu rooms available for men and women

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Multi Faith Space - de Havilland Campus

📍Multi- Faith Space, de Havilland

The Multi Faith Space is a shared space for prayer, reflection, services and other activities.

Location: Opposite the Common Room shop
Opening times: Daily, 8:00 – 22:00

Staffed office: Assistant Chaplain Grace, Wednesday–Friday 9:30 – 14:30

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Opening times  and useful information

Opening hours (for both locations)

  • The Key, College Lane and Multi Faith Space, de Havilland
  • Daily: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
  • Available for individual prayer, reflection, or meditation

Staff availability

Assistant Chaplain Radley – College Lane

  • Monday to Friday, 10:00  – 16:00 

Assistant Chaplain Grace – Multi Faith Space, de Havilland

  • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:30  – 14:30 

Friday Prayer

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Activities

Please see our usual weekly spiritual and social  activities below.

Day Activity
Tuesday

Silent Rotunda

12:00 - 14:30 

The Key, College Lane

Tuesday

Keep Calm and Craft

12:00–14:00

The Key, College Lane

Free craft materials available including painiting, crochet, card making and knitting

Wednesday

Global Café – de Havilland

11:00–12:00

Multi-Faith Space, de Havilland 

Wednesday

Silent Rotunda

13:30–14:30

The Key, College Lane

Thursday

Mindful Meditation

12:30–13:30

Led by Buddhist chaplain Tom Short

No experience necessary. All welcome!

The Key, College Lane

Thursday

Silent Rotunda

14:00–15:00

The Key, College Lane

Friday

Silent Rotunda

12:00–14:30

The Key, College Lane

Friday

Pause and Pray (Online)

13:15–13:30

Email Chaplain@herts.ac.uk to join

Chat opens at 13:05

 

⚠️ Silent Rotunda
The Rotunda at The Key is quiet during scheduled times for prayer or meditation.

  • Monday: 12:00 – 14:30
  • Please respect others using the space.

Need more support?

To find out the latest information on The Key, College Lane or The Multi-Faith Space, de Havilland, please email chaplain@herts.ac.uk.

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Chaplaincy - The Key

Chaplaincy

Today 08:00 - 21:00
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.
The Key, College Lane

Chaplaincy - The Multi Faith Space

Chaplaincy

Today 08:00 - 21:00
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.
The Multi Faith Space, De Havilland