Greetings from the Anglican Chaplain at UEA, the Revd. Darren Thornton.
Offering friendship and support
Listening to your concerns
Helping to meet your spiritual and religious needs
At the heart of the campus, the Chaplaincy provides a vibrant space for all members of the University community. You can come here to relax, enjoy light refreshments, or spend time in public worship or quiet thought. It’s a popular gathering place that welcomes students and staff of any or no faith.
The Chaplaincy team are always glad to meet students and staff socially and pastorally. As a valued part of the University’s welfare network, the chaplains offer everyone a sympathetic ear in total confidence.
Revd. Darren can be contacted by telephone, email or by calling in to the Chaplaincy centre in the centre of the campus. Do make yourself known to me when you see me around the campus.
Anglican Chaplain - Office Hours
Revd. Darren is normally in the UEA Chaplaincy (term time only)
Tuesdays 1300h – 1700h
Wednesday 0900h – 1700h
Thursday 1000h – 1700h
Telephone at UEA: 01603 592166
Email: d.thornton@uea.ac.uk
Revd. Darren is also Parish Priest at St Giles on the Hill, in Norwich city centre: www.stgiles.churchnorfolk.com
Worship
Anglican Holy Communion is held on Wednesdays at 1305h in the Chaplaincy Meeting Room and both staff and students are very welcome. The service lasts 25 minutes to allow you to get some lunch as well.
Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer are held Monday-Friday 0845h and 1630h.
We also have a Prayer Board within the Chaplaincy for you to leave any prayer requests. There is a Quiet Room available for private prayer in the Chaplaincy which can be used at any time on request.
Bible Study
We currently have a Chaplaincy Bible Study that meets on Fridays between 1300h – 1400h. All are very welcome to along during the hour. The group is held in the Main Room in the Chaplaincy.
Social
Every Tuesday during term time we hold a Bread and Cheese Lunch from 1230h – 1400h. Donations of £2 go towards a local charity. It is an enjoyable social occasion for staff and students to meet together.
§ Bread and Cheese Lunch on Tuesdays 12.30h-14.00h
§ Morning Prayer Monday – Fridays 0845h
§ Evening Prayer Monday - Friday at 16.30h
§ Christian Union on Tuesdays 1930h (in Congregation Hall)
§ Anglican Eucharist Wednesday at 1305h
§ Bible Study on Fridays at 1300h
§ Termly Discussion/Visiting Speakers evenings
A Prayer for our University
(written by the Very Revd. Alan Webster, Dean of Norwich 1970-1978)
Sweet Spirit of Wisdom
Be with our University
And all it members
As they come and go
Grant learning, vision, imagination,
Justice, joy,
Compassion and steadfastness.
Pour upon it
The wealth of your grace
And the inspiration
Of your truth.
Amen
Useful links:
Diocese of Norwich www.norwich.anglican.org
Church of England www.cofe.anglican.org
Norwich Cathedral www.cathedral.org.uk
For information on most churches in Norwich area: www.networknorwich.co.uk
UEA Anglican Chaplains
1965 J. Giles
1973 J. Porter
1979 D. James
1982 D.J. Elkington
1989 S.N.H. Spencer
1992 D.J. Lloyd
1997 G.A. Barber
2002 T.M. Gouldstone
2005 D.T. Thornton
