The Chaplaincy: A centre of care and support for all

Chaplaincy provides personal, emotional, communal, spiritual, faith and belief support, for all members of the University and is used as much or more by people of no religion, than by people of particular faiths. We have a commitment not to proselytise, and to support all people to flourish.

If discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, or any other form of discrimination, has affected you, we encourage you to discuss concerns with the Chaplaincy.

Latest events

Holy Communion
28 Jan 2026
Mindfulness Course for Students
28 Jan 2026
Grief Group
29 Jan 2026
Friday Yoga
30 Jan 2026
Mindfulness Friday Drop-In
30 Jan 2026

For students or staff who want to touch base on any concerns or anxieties, or are looking for a timely or purposeful conversation. 

How to get in touch

We offer appointments 9-5pm on weekdays. To book an appointment please email listening.service@ed.ac.uk.

We provide pastoral and spiritual support, courses and spiritual practices, for students and staff of all faiths and none

Details of faith and worship facilities on and near the University campus can be found here.

For more information on religions and belief traditions please click here and for details of religious and belief groups who meet in the Chaplaincy click here.

Weekly posts to inspire.

The Chaplaincy hosts and organises a huge host of events, exhibitions and activity's, explore what's on here.

We offer a wide range of resources, from free lunch-time drop-ins to monthly day retreats, led by Dr Kitty Wheater, Mindfulness Chaplain.

We offer Mindfulness courses open to all staff and students. 

Our weekly MindLetter consists of an email, with a theme for reflection. 

Get to know our team here at The Chaplaincy.

We are made up of our Chaplaincy staff, Chaplains and support staff, as well as our diverse Honorary Chaplain and Belief contact team.

Details of how to contact members of our team can be found on their profiles.