Firstly, the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is here to support students and staff in any way we can. Whether that's by providing you with some coffee or by having a one on one chat. We're not just here for Christians, which is a common misconception. We're here for everyone regardless of whether they have a faith or not, for all genders, races, religions.
The Chaplaincy serves as a spiritual and social centre for students and staff, and offers space for groups to meet, worship, share meals, discuss and build bridges with the rest of the community.
If you or someone you know in the University community is in hospital, please tell us! We are glad to visit. Being in hospital can be a vulnerable time and we do not want anyone to feel neglected. The role of the Chaplains is to offer care to any member of the University community: staff or students. We rely on you to help us to care. As with any concern, appropriate confidentiality is maintained.
- Chaplaincy Team
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The following people are all at your disposal should the need arise. Drop in anytime for coffee, tea, or a chat - we'll do our best to help you out where possible.
Chaplain to the University
Rev Marylee Anderson
Email: m.anderson@abdn.ac.uk
Tel: 01224 272137
Administration Co-ordinator
Mrs Gillian CursiterEmail: g.cursiter@abdn.ac.uk
Tel: 01224 272137
Director of Chapel & Ceremonial Music
Mr Stuart Muir
Email: stuart.muir@abdn.ac.uk
Tel: 01224 273922
- Denominational Chaplains and Faith Representatives
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You can make an appointment to speak to Rev Marylee Anderson, Chaplain to the University..
If you would like to contact someone specifically from your own faith, our Honorary Chaplains are available from many different faiths. You can find a list of them below. We can contact someone from your own practice or faith for you or give you directions and contact details for different faith groups and churches.
If you do not see your faith represented here, please let us know as we hold details of many more churches and faiths in Aberdeen. There are also many active Faith Societies at the University, which you can find in the panel below. You can also search for active Faith Societies through AUSA.
Chaplain to the University
Honorary Chaplains and Faith Representatives
Baptist
Rev Gary Smith
ctbcpastor@gmail.comBuddhist
Sujan Bhante
sujan.maharjan@abdn.ac.ukChurch of Scotland
Rev Sarah Brown
sarah.brown@churchofscotland.org.ukJewish
Eliran Shabo
eliran@mychaplaincy.co.ukAyalah Shapira-Shabo
ayalah@mychaplaincy.co.ukMethodist
Rev Dr James Garnett
james.garnett@abdn.ac.ukMuslim
Imam Ibrahim Alwawi
imamibrahim.alwawi@abdn.ac.ukPagan
Nicolle Sturdevant
nicolle.sturdevant@abdn.ac.ukQuaker
Dr Martin Barker
m.barker@abdn.ac.ukRoman Catholic
Sr Claire Theophane
sr.clairetheophane@gmail.comRoman Catholic Fr Emmet O’Dowd
eod@rcda.scotScottish Episcopal (Anglican)
Rev Dr Duncan Heddle
d.heddle@abdn.ac.ukShamanism, a Nature-based Spirituality
Sha’yo Lai
sha’yo.lai@abdn.ac.uk
Link to Blog - Inter Faith Societies
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There are many faith societies based at the University. Here are a few listed below.
Baha’i Society
bahaisocietyabdn@gmail.comBelievers Love World (BLW)
Buddhist Society
aberdeenunibuddhistsociety@gmail.comCatholic Society
cathsoc@abdn.ac.ukChristian Orthodox Society
cosaberdeen@gmail.comChristian Union
aucu@abdn.ac.ukAberdeen Jewish Society
aberdeenjsoc1@gmail.comMuslim Student Association
aumsa@outlook.comAberdeen Sikh Sangat
aberdeensikhsangat@gmail.comAberdeen Hindu Association
aberdeentemple.org.ukAberdeen Interfaith Group
Interfaithscotland.org