Chaplaincy
At the Martin Luther King Multi-Faith Centre
The Aston University Chaplaincy team is based at the Martin Luther King (MLK) Multi-Faith Centre, located in the centre of campus, near the Library entrance.
Our Chaplains are experienced listeners, offering pastoral support, spiritual guidance, prayer, and friendship to all, regardless of faith or religious affiliation.
The MLK Chaplaincy team is available to support student or staff groups concerned with issues of a religious, international, social, or political dimension. Following the example of the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, Chaplains are committed to the examination of life's great questions - justice, peace, mutual understanding, and the search for meaning.
Self-refer to meet with a Chaplain
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Agreement
Aston's Chaplains represent diverse religions and denominations and work together in an atmosphere of inter-faith understanding and cooperation. A part of the Student Life directorate, Chaplaincy works alongside Student Welfare teams, contributing to Aston's holistic care approach and wellbeing focus.
Chaplains strive to strengthen the bonds of understanding and fellowship that already exist between believers, those who hold no creed, and those who are seeking answers to spiritual, theological, and philosophical questions. In a spirit of openness and dialogue, the Chaplaincy service aims to celebrate diversity and explore religious and cultural identity whilst maintaining the highest regard for the lives of all those involved with Aston University.
Multi-Faith Prayer Space
The MLK Multi-Faith Centre has a small quiet reflection room available to all students and staff, regardless of religion, during opening hours. This room is available when we are resourced with a minimum of two MLK staff members. The space can accommodate up to 6 people at a time. Everyone is welcome to use the quiet reflection room and we ask that all visitors are respectful of the space and silence required by others. Chairs, cushions, and mats are available for your use.
Please note that this is the only dedicated multi-faith prayer space in the MLK Centre and is not segregated into male and female.
Islamic Prayer Spaces at Aston University
Students' Union:
Dedicated male and female Islamic prayer spaces are located on the ground floor of the Students' Union building. Ask at the reception desk for directions.
Main Building:
Separate Brothers and Sisters Prayer Rooms are located on the 1st Floor of the Main Building, Rooms MB 163 and MB 183.
Near the North Wing, look for Lift H and the stairs, and go up to the 1st Floor.
Turn left through two sets of doors for the Sisters' Prayer Room. Turn right through two doors for the Brothers' Prayer Room.
- Contact the MLK centre
Tel: 0121 204 4729
Email: chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk
Facebook: @astonchaplaincy
Twitter: @astonchaplaincy
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The MLK Centre aims to give you the best possible support whilst you are at Aston. We welcome your feedback on how we can improve our service. Let us know by emailing chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk.