Your Faith & Spirituality
The University of Surrey is a vibrant multi-faith, multi-cultural community and a wonderful place to learn and grow. People of every kind of spirituality, along with those who do not consider themselves 'religious' or 'spiritual' at all, are respected for all they bring to University life. For many, if not all, it will be a faith perspective or spirituality that makes sense of things, and gives shape, meaning and direction to life.
Life at Surrey gives an opportunity for the expansion of horizons, new experiences, discovery and exploration!
The University Chaplaincy
On the sub pages on the left you will find contact information for the full time and part time University chaplains,drawn from a range of spiritual traditions and religious communities. The Chaplains are here to serve you and to help you access the support you need during your time at Surrey.
The Chaplains are here for all students and all staff, to offer advice or just a listening ear, to share in your joys and your crises, and to support you in your practice or exploration of your faith and spirituality. If you would like any further assistance, please contact them.
On our other sub pages you will also find
- a list of local churches ( Christian Information)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- links to interfaith websites (Interfaith)
- local news stories and events ( News)
- what's on at the Chaplaincy ( Events)
- who we are and what we do ( People)
- where we do it (Places)
If you need any other information please contact Monica Chiles
the part time Chaplaincy Administrator m.chiles@surrey.ac.uk Tel: 01483 683696
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3pm. ( Term times only)
Monica provides the first point of contact for general internal and external enquiries relating to the University Chaplaincy, which is part of Student Support Services.
She also makes quite a good Fairtrade tea and coffee!
Chaplaincy Office
3rd Floor Room 13
Senate House
University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH
We now have a Facebook page - University of Surrey Chaplaincy. Keep up-to-date with chaplain-led and supported events, and share photos and news.


