The Cathedral group Universities are a group of Higher Education Institutions that have a faith foundation, whether that is from an Anglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic or orthodox tradition. These institutions were predominately set up as teacher training colleges and were built upon the belief that education should be availiable for all. Faith remains a central aspect of all these universities informing their mission, values and outreach.
Our lent program, “In this place”, draws together chaplains, academics and associates from across these institutions as they reflect on Local encounters with God.
10/03/2026 – In this Place – Encounters with God – Reflection 7 – Bethan Gibbs-Reid York St John’s
06/032026 – In this Place – Encounters with God – Reflection 6 – Peter Conley – Birmingham Newman University
03/03/2026 – In this Place – Encounters with God – Reflection 5 – Margaret Holland – Birmingham Newman University
27/02/2026 – In this Place – Encounters with God – Reflection 4 – Alan Johnstone – York St John’s University
24/02/2026 – In this Place – Encounters with God. Reflection 3 – Rev Jane Speck York St John’s University
20/02/2026 In this Place – Encounters with God reflection 2 – Rev Dave Stroud Canterbury Christ Church University
Ash Wednesday 2026 – Rev David Stroud Senior chaplain Canterbury Christ Church University