For students

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

The student representative on the Church Council is Tom Swinson (right), who is a good person to contact. He will tell you how to get involved in Heslington Church and also about the various Christian societies on campus. Let him know about any ideas that you think will benefit the church, its mission and its outreach to students. 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, being involved in the church's work in the community.

Rory 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. The chaplaincy website will tell you more about his activities and will also allow you to sign up to the chaplaincy email for weekly information about events.

The chaplaincy normally organises two major events each year. One is an ecumenical retreat during the Spring Term with the monastic community at Mirfield, giving a weekend of silence and reflection. More details are on the notices page. The second event this academic year takes place during the Easter Vacation 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.

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 at 7.00pm. New members are always welcome.