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Heslington Church, affectionately known as "Hes", is the nearest church to campus and ministry to the students and families in the area is a main focus.

Students are most welcome to be involved in the various areas of church life, such as assisting in worship, being involved with children's work, attending or helping at social occasions or being involved in the church's work in the community. We also have one or sometimes two student representatives on the Church Council. The current reps are Hannah Sarsfield-Hall and Jonny Lyon, who will tell you how to get involved and also tell you about the various Christian activities on campus.

Rory Dalgliesh is the Methodist Chaplain to the University and is based at Heslington Church. He should be around most Sundays, but he can also be contacted via the Church Office as well as via the chaplaincy office at the university. He is very approachable for both silly and serious matters. Rowan Williams is the Anglican Chaplain. She is loosley based at Heslington Church, but inhabits other churches around the city as well. The chaplaincy website will tell you more about their activities and will also allow you to sign up to the chaplaincy email for weekly information about events.

Each year the chaplaincy organises a pilgrimage or retreat in the Easter vacation. In 2010 the retreat was at L'Arche, Trosly-Breuil, north of Paris. L'Arche forms communities where people with various handicaps live with able-bodied folk, learning from each other and recognising their various gifts. Last year's was with the Anglican Franciscans in Alnmouth, Northumberland, visiting places associated with the northern saints. Plans are underway for 2012 - contact one of the chaplains for details.

There is a worship band which plays regularly and welcomes new members (singing or instrumental), just speak to them after the service.

On the first Sunday of the University year Heslington Church hosts a (free) lunch for students after the 11.00 am service with soup and lots of apple pie.

On one Sunday each term the 11.00 am service is led mainly by students. Those who are interested in planning and helping with an All Age Service please speak to Rory or drop him a line on email.

In the summer term, there is the Chaplaincy Barbecue every other Sunday starting on the Sunday at the end of freshers week. The food is plentiful and free and anyone who wants to come is fed well.

Student lunch in the church

The University Revelation Rock Gospel Choir meets in the church on Tuesday evenings from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. They have a lot of fun and new members are always welcome.