The University has a number of Chaplains and Associate Chaplains who provide pastoral and faith support to staff and students. All the chaplains are friendly, approachable and willing to talk about anything from exploring faith and spirituality to pastoral care.
Below you’ll find further details about how to contact them, and events and services taking place over the next few weeks.
Muslim Chaplaincy
Muslim Chaplain: Sheik Zane Abdo
Email: zaneabdo@liverpool.ac.uk
The Abdullah Quilliam Mosque (8-10 Brougham Terrace, Liverpool L6 1AE) has published its December prayer timetable. Further details can be found on their website: abdullahquilliam.org
We also have a University Muslim Prayer Room based on the lower ground floor of the Sydney Jones Library. The room is a purpose-built facility to meet the needs of our Muslim Community with wudhu, storage and prayer room facilities. This facility is open to all students and staff of the University of Liverpool, however, you must have a valid University or Library ID card to enter. All uses of the Muslim Prayer Room must abide by the Muslim Prayer Room Usage Guidelines. Over the winter break, the Muslim Prayer Room is open according to the Sydney Jones Library Opening Hours. Please visit the Library website for up to date information.
Jewish Chaplaincy
Jewish Chaplian: Rabbi Natan Fagelman
Email: rabbinatan@mychaplaincy.co.uk
Tel: 07541368656
Website: https://www.mychaplaincy.co.uk/about-us/rabbinic-chaplaincy-couples/liverpool-and-north-west/
You can find further information about services available over the winter break on the Allerton Synagogue and Princes Road Synagogue sites.
Anglican Chaplaincy
Anglican Chaplain: Hannah Padfield#
Tel: 07453367202
Email: hannah.padfield@liverpool.anglican.org.
Please see table below for the activities, events and services taking place across various locations throughout the winter break period.
| Activity | Where | When |
| Christmas Tree Festival | St Bride’s Church (In the grounds of the church)
Percy Street |
28 November – 3 January
Any time |
| Christingle Service | St Michael’s Church
Upper Pitt Street |
Thursday 23 December
12 noon |
| Nativity Service | St Dunstan’s Church
Earle Road |
Christmas Eve (24 December)
3pm |
| Celebration | St Barnabas Church
Penny Lane |
Christmas Eve (24 December)
4pm-5pm |
| Bethlehem Midnight Service | St Bride’s Church
Percy Street |
Christmas Eve (24 December)
9pm |
| Late Night Communion | St Barnabas Church
Penny Lane |
Christmas Eve (24 December)
11pm-Midnight |
| Christmas Day Service | St James in the City Church
Upper Parliament Street |
Christmas Day (25 December)10.30am-11.30am |
| Christmas Day Service | St Barnabas Church
Penny Lane |
Christmas Day (25 December) 10am-11am |
| Christmas Day Service | All Saints Church Kensington
Sheil Road |
Christmas Day (25 December) 10.30am |
| Sunday Services | St James in the City Church | Sunday 2 January 10.30am and 4pm |
Catholic Chaplaincy
Catholic Chaplain: Farther Neil Ritchie
Tel: 0151 709 3858
Email: unichap@rcaol.org.uk.
Our Catholic Chaplaincy will be listing the services for St Philip Neri Church in Catharine Street on their website. Keep checking for further details and times.
Many of the local Catholic churches in Liverpool will be arranging Christmas services, take a look at the full listings here: http://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/christmas-services-2021
Methodist Chaplaincy
Methodist Chaplain: Laura Burton
Email: lauraburton.chaplain@liverpoolmethodist.org.uk
Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church will be holding services in person and via zoom throughout the winter break period. Keep checking their website for further details.