Faith
The Faith Centre is currently open exclusively to students and staff, regardless of your beliefs. We offer unique spaces for group worship, private prayer, personal reflection, social activities, pastoral support and relaxation.
We believe in providing a supportive context in which all students and staff of any belief system or religious, philosophical and cultural background can explore new ideas and experiences and engage critically with each other in a respectful learning environment.
The Faith Centre is open from 09:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday*. Our Facilities can be accessed by staff and students only using your University ID card. Please get in touch with a Chaplain if you would like a chat - their contact information is below. Further information about observing your Faith in the community can be found in our Local Faith Community Provision Guide. You can find other sources of support via askUS and the Student Hub.
*Building works in the Faith Centre began on 20 June. As a result, the opening times of the building are currently Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00. This will not impact any planned activities.
Eid al Adha prayer
The Faith Centre will be open with swipe ID card access for current staff and students only on Saturday 9 July 9.00-11.30 for prayer. There will be an Eid social event in the Social Space on the first floor with light food and drinks between 10:00-11:00. Please remember to bring your current ID card with you to gain access to the building.
Our weekly Thursday Anglican service is now in-person
We are delighted to be able to resume our weekly in-person Anglican service in the Faith Centre Chapel from Thursday 28 April at 13:05 and the same time every Thursday thereafter. Revd. Helen Tomlinson will hold a half hour Holy Communion service, followed by a social gathering over a brew and biscuits for those who are able to stay a little longer. We offer a warm welcome to our Christian students and staff at this Service.
If you have not been to visit us or attended a service before we are very pleased to meet you and introduce you to the facilities and Chaplains.
The Faith Centre
The Faith Centre is located on Peel Park campus right near accommodation. The space has its own Chapel and a large Muslim Prayer Hall with Ablution facilities for men and women. You can also find:
- Communal kitchens including a Kosher kitchen
- A social space
- A quiet room
- Multi-Faith room
- Bookable spaces and meeting rooms
- Gender-neutral and accessible toilets
- Chaplains’ offices
We also play host to events and activities for both faith and non-faith groups such as craft groups, societies, therapeutic counselling and mindfulness sessions.
Our Faith Centre offers a unique space in the University for all groups to build positive relationships, including if you:
- Are of faith or follow a religion
- Are questioning, seeking, agnostic
- Prefer not to define your spirituality in a specific way
- Are not religious or have no faith
We gratefully accept donations to support the activities of the Faith Centre.
Faith resources
- Policies and agreements:
- Events and activities:
- General Faith resources
Upcoming events
We hold regular events during term time as well as one-off events. Keep an eye on our calendar to see what’s coming up.
- Regular Thursday Holy Communion Service (Anglican / Church of England) at 1.05pm
An in-person half-hour service in the Faith Centre, which is a time of prayer and reflection followed by social conversation for those who are able to stay longer. Both students and staff are welcome to attend. - Faith-based societies through the Students’ Union organise their own events. Find a society: https://www.salfordstudents.com/societies/culture
- Find more information on the University Jewish Society working with Rabbi Danny Bergson on their Facebook page
- Contact Chaplains directly for a chat or to request a meeting (see their details further down this page)
Our staff
Our Chaplains and support team are appointed to serve all members of the University, whatever your convictions or beliefs. You can talk to a Chaplain about anything you like – we don’t just do religion – and all conversations are confidential. You can find out more in our Confidentiality Statement.
You are welcome to drop in at any time during opening hours and you can always contact us on faithcentre@salford.ac.uk or by using our Chaplains’ listed email addresses and phone numbers.
The Chaplaincy offers you:
- Confidential advice and a ‘safe space’ to talk
- Spiritual help at times of need or if you’d just like to explore ideas
- Friendship and support
- Information on places of worship for all faiths
Sister Teresa Wild
Catholic Chaplain
Phone: +44 (0)161 295 5961
Email: t.wild@salford.ac.uk
Bio: I am a Franciscan Missionary of St Joseph and belong to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford. I enjoy meeting students and staff in the Faith Centre and around the campus. I like classical music and various crafts. I am interested in aspects of social justice and care of the environment. My office is on the first floor of the Faith Centre (FC116) at the top of the stairs from the main entrance. You are all very welcome to call in to say hello.
Imam Rashid Musa
Muslim Chaplain
Phone: +44 (0)161 295 2683
Email: r.musa@salford.ac.uk
Hi, I'm Imam Rashid, the Muslim chaplain. I have worked extensively in both academic and support capacities in F.E. and H.E. and in various prison and hospital chaplaincies. In addition to my role as a Chaplain, I also lecture for different departments here at Salford and at religious and educational institutes across the country and abroad.
As part of the chaplaincy team, we are all committed to help and support all staff and students of any faith and no faith and my role as the Muslim Chaplain involves representing Islam within the University community, raising awareness of Muslim students and staff, and identifying and responding to their specific pastoral, cultural and spiritual needs.
My hobby is following the premier league and I look forward to annual visits to the holy lands with my family. I cherish being visited by any member of our University community over a cup of tea or coffee at my office.
Reverend Helen Tomlinson
Anglican/Church of England Chaplain
Phone: +44 (0)161 295 4660
Email: h.tomlinson2@salford.ac.uk
Hi. My name is Helen and I am the Anglican Chaplain here at the university Faith Centre. As part of a multi-faith team, we offer support to both students and staff of any faith or none. I was ordained priest in 2008 in the Manchester Diocese and have previously worked as a chaplain at the Christie Hospital. I am also part of North Manchester deanery ministry team. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, walking, gardening and occasionally strumming my guitar. I am happy to listen, chat and offer spiritual support to students or staff members accompanied by a brew and a biscuit!
Faith Centre colleagues
Hilary Hill
Faith Centre Coordinator
Phone: +44 (0)161 295 4432
Email: faithcentre@salford.ac.uk
Associate Chaplain
Rabbi Danny Bergson
Jewish Chaplain
Phone: +44 (0)7917548386
Email: rabbidanny@mychaplaincy.co.uk
Danny is the Chaplain to the Jewish Students in the Manchester Region under the University Jewish Chaplaincy. Danny has been a Congregational Rabbi since 2009 and brings his pastoral experience into his work with students.
Danny holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Manchester and so is particularly delighted to be able to give back to students providing you opportunities to connect with and explore your identity as well as supporting you through any challenges whilst at university. Danny is also a passionate musician, singing and playing guitar.
Associate Chaplain
Sandra Dutson
Quaker Chaplain
Email: s.m.dutson@salford.ac.uk
I am Sandra and recently joined the multi-faith team as Quaker chaplain. I particularly appreciate the Quaker emphasis on action and reflection and a holistic approach to life. I am widowed, mother of two daughters and have three grandchildren still at school and feel I have lot of life experience. My degree from around 50 years ago was from Keele University but this gave me a lifelong interest in studying a wide range of subjects, including recently undertaken modules about the environment and politics with the Open University. I belong to Quaker Social Justice and Peace promotion groups and am exploring now my role in the University, at present by walking around campus and getting a feel for Salford University life.
Associate Chaplain
The Revd. Canon Daniel Burton
Anglican Chaplain
Email: d.burton4@salford.ac.uk
My name is Daniel and I work full time as an Anglican priest caring for 5 churches in Salford as well as the Area Dean of the Salford Deanery. Our congregations are increasingly diverse and Salford University students are always welcome. I have been working in Salford for 8 years and I love the interface between the proud, traditional Lancashire city and the rapidly changing urban environment. When not working I love hill walking in the Peak District, and theatre and cinema in Manchester. I have a passion for the Middle East, and I am a trustee of the charity ABCD (Action around Bethlehem Children with Disability).
Volunteer Chaplain
Neil Salmon
Christian Volunteer Chaplain
Room 3.26 MediaCityUK campus
Phone: +44 (0)161 295 6065
Email: n.salmon@salford.ac.uk
Hello, I’m Neil and I’m the Christian Chaplain at the MediaCityUK Campus. I also work for the University as a Broadcast Production Team Leader and can be found in room 3.26.
I’m an active member of my local church and am a Lay Pastoral Minister in the Diocese of Leeds. Even though I am a Christian Chaplain, I am here for those of all faiths as well as those who have no faith. I believe that as a Chaplain, I can help staff and students, I can be a listening ear and offer spiritual support in good times and in not so good times. To relax, I enjoy playing darts, although I’m not very good! I can also be found sampling real ale in a local pub.
If you’d like to be a volunteer chaplain then we’d love to hear from you. We’re keen to engage with communities that aren’t currently represented in our team as we develop services and offer students and staff a diverse and cohesive experience at the Faith Centre. Please contact us at faithcentre@salford.ac.uk for more information.
Our spaces
We have various facilities across campus to meet the faith requirements of our university community.
- Peel Park campus
- Faith Centre, University Road (behind Chapman Building)
Rooms: Chaplains’ offices, Chapel, Muslim Prayer Hall and Ablution facilities, quiet room, social space, kitchens, Multi-Faith Room, meeting rooms FC111 and FC112
Opening hours: Faith Centre is currently open 09:00-19:00, Friday to Monday on swipe ID access only for staff and students. - Maxwell Building
Quiet Room 206
Opening hours are the same as the building opening hours
- Faith Centre, University Road (behind Chapman Building)
- Frederick Road campus
- Allerton Building
Quiet Rooms 321 and 324
Opening hours are the same as the building opening hours
- Allerton Building
- MediaCityUK campus
- MCUK Building
Quiet Room 324
Opening hours are the same as the building opening hours
- MCUK Building
Making a room booking
We welcome all students and staff to use the faith spaces for faith-based activities. While the rooms exist for all to use, only meeting rooms FC111, FC112, Multi-Faith room are bookable.
Please note that this is a shared resource and is available on a first request, first served basis and the rooms may be unavailable at the times that you would like to use them.
If you would like to book the Chaplaincy or Faith Centre for a faith-based activity please contact the Faith Team at faithcentre@salford.ac.uk.