Regular Weekly Events

At the Martin Luther King Multi-Faith Centre

We organise events for the enjoyment of students and staff in order to enrich their experience of the University. We work closely with the University, Aston Student Village, the Students' Union and the faith-based student societies to support the wellbeing of staff and students. 

All events, unless stated otherwise, are free of charge and take place during term-time only.

Due to changes in COVID restrictions, these events may change venue. Please check this page regularly for the latest updates.
 

Regular Term Time Events

 
DayService availableTimeLocationDescription
MondayDuty Chaplain10:00am – 4:00pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreA Chaplain will be available on campus for support. Please either email chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk or phone 0121 204 4729 first.
MondayListening Ear11:00am - 1:00pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreListening ear is a pastoral support drop-in service in the Martin Luther King Multi-Faith Centre. It offers support for students regardless of religious affiliation. For more information, please email chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk or phone 0121 204 4729
MondayStaff Mindfulness Group1.30pm - 2.15pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreLearn to live in the moment and relieve stress.  Please contact Pat Saunders for more information p.saunders1@aston.ac.uk. Please arrive for start of session. No booking required
TuesdayIndian Head Massage or Reflexology

12:00pm - 3:00pm

every 2nd Tuesday of the month

MLK Multi-Faith Centre

Relax with a free Indian Head massage or reflexology session with Chaplain Rob Stacey, a qualified therapist.

Booking required. Please email chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk for availability. 

Please arrive 5 minutes before start time.

TuesdayDuty Chaplain10:00am – 4:00pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreA Chaplain will be available on campus for support. Please email chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk or phone 0121 204 4729
WednesdayStaff Drop-In9:00am –10:00amMLK Multi-Faith CentreA Chaplain will be available on campus to support Aston staff members. For more information, please email chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk or phone 0121 204 4729. 
WednesdayDuty Chaplain10:00am – 4:00pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreA Chaplain will be available on campus for support. Please email chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk or phone 0121 204 4729
WednesdayListening Ear11:00am - 1:00pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreListening ear is a pastoral support drop-in service in the Martin Luther King Multi-Faith Centre. It offers support for students regardless of religious affiliation. Please email chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk or phone 0121 204 4729
WednesdayFaith & Belief Workshop11.30am - 12pmMLK Multi-Faith Centre

An opportunity to explore the big questions in life around the concept of having faith without a corresponding belief, and believing without having a corresponding faith. 

WednesdayRelationships Workshop12pm - 1pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreAn ongoing conversation of connections or the state of being connected.
WednesdayMLK Parents and Carers Support Group2:00pm - 2:30pmMulti-Faith Centre, Luther room

MLK Parents and Carers Support Group is here to provide an opportunity for parents and carers to come together to share experiences, discuss challenges and strategies, provide each other informal mutual support, or just relax and chat.

MLK Parents and Carers Support Group will meet in the Luther room in Martin Luther King Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Centre from 1:00pm to 2:00pm every Wednesday during term time. Please come along and join us.

Free tea/coffee and biscuits will be available.

WednesdayStory For Thought2:30pm - 3:00pmMLK Multi-Faith Centre"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you" - (Maya Angelou) An opportunity to share a story with others and to think, reflect and discuss. 
WednesdayPizza & Games3:00pm - 5:00pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreA chance to meet new friends or old ones over a free slice or two. We have a wide range of board and card games to try or just come in and chat. 
ThursdayDuty Chaplain10:00am – 4:00pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreA Chaplain will be available on campus for support. Please email chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk or phone 0121 204 4729
ThursdayChristian Prayer and Reflection12:30pm – 1:00pmMLK Multi-Faith Centre & on MS TeamsWeekly prayer and reflection led by our Christian Chaplains. Please contact chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk for more information and MS Teams link. 
ThursdayStudent Mindfulness Session1.30pm - 2.15pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreLearn to live in the moment and relieve stress. Please contact Pat Saunders for more information p.saunders1@aston.ac.uk. Please arrive for start of session. No booking required
ThursdaySpin a Yarn3pm - 5pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreFor students and staff of all abilities. Wool, needles, refreshments and chat provided
Every 2nd Thursday of MonthGrief Cafe (for Students)10.30am - 12pmStudents' Union Ground Floor Cafe

Have you experienced a death and would like to talk 
about how things are for you?

  • Everyone is welcome no matter how long ago your bereavement was
  • Drop in and have a confidential chat with the Chaplains
  • Create some memories that you can treasure with a range of arts and crafts
  • Meet others who may have been through a bereavement recent or a while ago
  • You may be struggling and feel alone and isolated in your grief, we are here to listen
  • Just want to chat and share thoughts about how you are feeling
  • Signposting information available for further support
  • Open to all students of all faiths or none. 
Every 4th Thursday of MonthGrief Cafe (for Staff)10.30am - 12pmMLK Multi-Faith Centre

Struggling and feeling isolated in your grief?
We are here to listen. Everyone is welcome no matter how long ago your bereavement was.

  • Drop in and have a confidential chat with the Chaplains
  • Talk to one of our Mental Health First Aiders or Champions
  • Create some memories that you can treasure with a range of arts and crafts
  • Meet others who have been through a bereavement recently or a while ago
  • Open to all staff members of all faiths or none
FridayDuty Chaplain10:00am – 4:00pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreA Chaplain will be available on campus for support. Please email chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk or phone 0121 204 4729
FridayListening Ear11:00am - 1:00pmMLK Multi-Faith CentreListening ear is a pastoral support drop-in service in the Martin Luther King Multi-Faith Centre. It offers support for students regardless of religious affiliation. For more information please email chaplaincy@aston.ac.uk or phone 0121 204 4729
FridayMuslim Prayer and Reflection1:30pm – 2:20pmOnline ChaplaincyA time for informal prayer in English, followed by reflection delivered online by Zahida Hussain, Muslim Chaplain. Email z.hussain26@aston.ac.uk should you wish to join the session
FridayWellbeing Meditation2:30pm - 3:20pmOnline ChaplaincyA practice that focuses on mind and body integration to enhance overall wellbeing.  Email z.hussain26@aston.ac.uk should you wish to join the session