Our Spaces, Opening Times and Activities

Please see below for opening times and Activities.

The Key is a multi-faith and multi-cultural centre, on the College Lane Campus. It is above the the Forum on the path up towards the Halls of Residence. (Directions: go through the forum, up the steps and exit the top of the building. follow the path round to the right and go up the Jacob's Ladder steps or use the lift. The Key is to your right.) It is open 8 am to 10 pm daily.

The Key offers a quiet space on College Lane, as well as being a place for more formal acts of worship. It has a large, circular, room ('The Robert Runcie Rotunda') where there is space for reflection, prayer and worship. In 'The Living Room' there is a welcoming, comfy space with an outside deck. You can just sit and chat or just relax. The Olive Hall consists of three 'zones', with space suitable for Muslim prayer and a shared space for meditation. Normally, on Fridays the hall is opened out into one space for Jum'ah Prayers. The whole of the Olive Hall is a 'no shoes' area and there are designated wudu rooms for men and women.

 

The Multi Faith Space on de Havilland is a single, shared space, meeting a variety of needs.  It is opposite the SU shop, and is open daily from  8 am to 10 pm. It is a place of prayer but also hosts reflections, services and other activities. There is a Chaplaincy Office, led by Reverend Fiona Souter. Why not drop by for a chat?

 

Opening times & Activities:

Useful Information:

• Both The Key, College Lane,  and the Multi Faith Space on de Havilland are usually open from 8 am to 10 pm every day or individual prayer, reflection or meditation. 
• The Chaplain - Fiona - is available on College Lane.  The Assistant Chaplain - Grace - is in the Multi Faith Space, de Havilland, Weds, Thurs and Fri 9.30 am - 2.30 pm.
• FRIDAY PRAYER - Please contact uhislam@gmail.com for more details.
• Please see our usual weekly spiritual and social  activities below.

	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
	Silent Rotunda 12:00 - 14:30	Silent Rotunda 13:00 - 14:30	Silent Rotunda 13:30 -14:30	Silent Rotunda 12:00 - 14:30
		COMMUNION SERVICE 12:15 - 12.45 Inclusive Anglican service, open to all. Rotunda, The Key.	MINDFUL MEDITATION led by Buddhist chaplain Tom Short. No experience necessary. All welcome! 12.30 - 1.30 pm The Key, CL Dates for Spring 2025: 16.01.25 30.01.25 13.02.25 27.02.25 13.03.25 27.03.25 10.04.25
	KEEP CALM AND CRAFT Starts Tuesday 14 January 2025 14:00 - 15:30   The Key, College Lane  We have lots of free craft materials for you to enjoy! Try painting, colouring, crochet, card making and knitting. Or why not bring your own project? All welcome.	PAUSE AND PRAY Weekly 13:15 - 13:30 online (email chaplain@herts.ac.uk to join)	GLOBAL CAFE- de Havilland Starts 16 January 2025 11:00 - 12:00 Multi Faith Space, de Havilland   GLOBAL CAFE - COLLEGE LANE Starts 9 January 2025 14:00 - 15:30 The Key, College Lane We offer free refreshments and a chance to meet other students from all over the world! All welcome.

 

Silent Rotunda: The Rotunda in the Key is silent between the times stated for individual prayer or meditation. On Monday it is 12:00 - 14:30. Please respect others in the space.