Faiths and places of worship
Find local representatives of faith communities, places of worship and on-campus facilities for matters of faith.
Discover the different faiths and student groups near your campus. If you can't find what you are looking for, contact the Chaplaincy Team and we will happily provide you with more information.
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Anglican
Chaplains
Rev Sam Oldland
Telephone: 0431 292 097
Email: soldland@stjudes.org.auPlaces of worship
St Jude's Anglican Church
Location: 2 Keppel St, Carlton, VIC 3053
Time: Sundays at 10 am and 6 pm (Student service)
Web: https://stjudes.org.auTrinity College Chapel
Location: Royal Parade, Parkville
Time: Service: Sunday 6pm during the semester, morning prayer: Mon–Fri 9am and choral eucharist: Wed 5.30pm
Telephone: 9348 7495 -
Assemblies of God
Places of worship
Richmond Assembly of God
Location: 10 Griffths Street, Richmond
Time: Sunday 10am & 6pm
Telephone: 8420 0900 -
Buddhism
Places of worship
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Catholic
Chaplains
Fr. NicholasPearce
Telephone: 0402 850 556
Email: nicholas.pearce@cam.org.auWebsite: https://www.unimelbchaplain.net/
Sr. Delma Lamb
Telephone: 8344 4825, mob: 0413 607 438
Email: lambd@unimelb.edu.auPlaces of Worship
Mass on campus
Location: St Mary’s College Chapel - 871 Swanston Street, Parkville
Time: Every week on Tuesday to Thursday at 1.15pmSt.Carthages
Location: 123 Royal Parade, Parkville
Time: Saturday 6pm, Sunday 10am (family mass) & 5pm (student mass)
Telephone: 9347 2493 / 8344 4825Newman College
Location: 887 Swanston Street, Parkville
Time: Mon–Fri 8am, 12pm (semester times) in the Lady Chapel, Sun 11am & 7pm in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit
Telephone: 9347 5577St. Francis Church
Location: Corner of Lonsdale & Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne
Time: Sat. 6pm, Sun. 7am, 8am, 9:30am & 11am, & 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 4.30pm, & 6pm.
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Christian Union
Christian Union (CU) is a large, inter-denominational student group dedicated to knowing and obeying Jesus Christ and making him known. CU is for Christians who want to grow in the way they understand and live out their faith in Jesus; and for people who aren't Christian believers who want to check out Jesus' claims without being hassled or pressured.
Regular public meetings
Location: Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry Building
Time: Tuesdays 1pm -
Hindu
Hindu Society of Victoria
Location: 52 Boundary Road, Carrum Downs
Telephone: 9782 0878 -
International Student Chaplain
The Chaplain works with the International Student Services to welcome and support students of all faiths. Delma is a Catholic sister who also works with Catholics of One Spirit Down Under (COSDU) and the Catholic Society (CathSoc).
Sr. Delma Lamb
Telephone: 8344 4825, 0413 607 438
Email: lambd@unimelb.edu.au
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Islam
Prayer Space
The Islamic Prayer Space (Musallah) is on the corner of Pelham and Leicester Street. It is a 10 minute walk from campus and requires staff and students to swipe their staff/student access cards at the door. All five of the daily prayers and the Taraweeh prayers during Ramadhan are conducted here.
To request access, fill out the form and your card will be working shortly after being submitted, insha Allah.
Friday Prayers
Friday prayers are held weekly in the Islamic Prayer Space at 1-1:30pm. Due to a large number of attendees and insufficient space, two Friday prayers are held to accommodate the prayer attendees.
First Jumah: 1-1:30pm
Second Jumah: 2-2:30pm
The University of Melbourne Islamic Society can be contacted regarding membership or other support for Islamic students.
There are emailing list subscription for students wanting information about Islam and UMIS events on and around campus. See: UMIS_News@yahoogroups.comAddress: Mail Box No. 93, First Floor, Student Union' Club & Societies Office, Union House.'
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Judaism
Chaplain
Rabbi Mendy Ajzenszmidt
Telephone: 0405766241
Email: mendy.a@chabadcampus.org.au
Web: http://www.chabadcampus.org.auStudent Group
Address: Jewish Students Society Mail Box No. 44, First Floor, Student Union' Club & Societies Office, Union House.
Places of worship
East Melbourne Synagogue
Location: 488 Albert St, East Melbourne
Time: Friday Evenings Winter: 6.30pm, Friday Evenings Summer: 7.00pm Shabbat: 10am
Telephone: 9662 1372 (Office)
Web: http://www.melbournecitysynagogue.comDaminyan
Location: 1 Abeckett St, St Kilda East, 3183
Time: Friday Evenings Winter: 6.30pm, Friday Evenings Summer: 7.00pm Shabbat: 10am
Telephone: 0405766241
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Uniting
Chaplain
Rev Dr Morag Logan
Telephone: 0432 700 669
Email: loganm@unimelb.edu.auPlaces of worship
Church of All Nations
Location: 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton
Time: Sunday at 10am
Telephone: 9347 7077Mark the Evangelist
Location: 51 Curzon Street, North Melbourne
Time: Sunday at 10am
Telephone: 9326 8245 (office)Wesley Uniting Church
Location: 148, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Time: Sunday 9.15am Chinese with English Translation.
11.00am English: Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sun of each month.
7.00pm English: Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sun of each month.
Telephone: 9663 2935Brunswick Uniting Church
Location: 214 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Time: Services: Sunday 9.30am
Telephone: 9380 4810

Can't find what you're looking for?
If you can't find your faith community here, or aren't sure which chaplain would be best for you, contact the Chaplaincy team directly. If you are interested in exploring all religious / spirituality related student clubs and societies at the University of Melbourne, visit the UMSU site.
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