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 (Episcopalian)
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: UniChurch at 6pm every SundayTrinity College Chapel
Location: 100 Royal Parade, Parkville
Time: Service: Monday 3.30pm (during semester) and Thursday 1pm
Morning prayer: Mon-Fri 9am -
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
Places of worship
Neuma Church
Location: 10 Griffths Street, Richmond
Time: Sunday 9am, 11:30am & 4pm
Telephone: 8420 0900 -
Buddhism
Places of worship
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Catholic
Chaplains
Fr. Peter Fitzsimons
Telephone: 0421 110 769
Email: peter.fitzsimons@unimelb.edu.auSr. Delma Lamb
Telephone: 8344 4825, mob: 0413 607 438
Email: lambd@unimelb.edu.auPlaces of Worship
John Paul II House
69 Grattan Street, Carlton
JPII House centres on three pillars:
1. Communion: The house is a place of prayer, liturgy and devotional life.
2. Formation: It is a place for learning the faith and art of discipleship.
3. Mission: The house is a place where love is nurtured and extended to others.
Mass: Monday to Thursday – 12:15pm; Friday 9:30am (during the semester)
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Monday to Thursday – 11:45am (during the semester)St Mary's Star of the Sea
Location: 33 Howard Street, West Melbourne
Mass: Monday to Friday – 7am and 12:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am and Sunday 5pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: 30 mins before and after mass
Telephone: 9108 6653St.Carthages
Location: 123 Royal Parade, Parkville
Time: Saturday 6pm, Sunday 10am
Telephone: 7036 9393Newman College
Location: 887 Swanston Street, Parkville
Time: Mon–Fri 12noon (semester times) in the Lady Chapel, Sun 11am & 5.30pm in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit
Telephone: 9347 5577St. Francis Church
Location: Corner of Lonsdale & Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne
Time: Sat. 8am, 12.30pm, 6pm, Sun. 8am, 9:30am, 11.30am, & 1.30pm. Monday to Friday 7.30am, 11:00am, 12.30pm and 5.30pm
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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.
The entrance to the brothers and sister Prayer Space is via Little Pelham St. It is a 10 minute walk from the Parkville Campus Student Union building. To access the Musallah, staff and students will need 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.
If you had access to the Musallah before the pandemic you do not need to fill out a new form to attend the Prayer space from the 12 March 2021. For staff and students who did not have access previously please fill out the form and your card will be working shortly after being submitted.
Friday Prayers (Jummah Prayer)
Friday prayers are held weekly in the Islamic Prayer Space.
During semesters there are two sessions for Friday Prayers as follows:
- Normal Hours - 12:30-1pm and 1:30-2pm (approximately April - Oct)
- Daylight Savings Hours - 1:30-2pm and 2:30-3pm (approximately Oct-April)
Outside of semesters there is only one session for Friday Prayers as follows:
- 12:30-1pm - Winter Holidays
- 1:30-2pm - Summer Holidays
Adherence to COVIDSafe Guidelines at the Musallah
The Musallah’s opening has been arranged in line with DHHS COVIDSafe requirements. Please note the following when using the space.
*Masks are encouraged to be worn indoors when in the Musallah*
- Worshippers must not be sick or show signs of COVID-19 symptoms. This includes if you are awaiting on COVID-19 test results, been asked to quarantine or self-isolate or a close contact of a COVID-19 case.
- All users granted access need to swipe in.
- Only staff and students who have registered for access can use the space. Please do not bring visitors who are either not registered for swipe access or are not a staff or student of the University.
- All users of the space need to bring their own Prayer Mats – none are currently available at the Musallah.
- Socks need to be worn in the Prayer Space. No bare feet please.
- Apart from during Ramadan at the breaking of the fast, please do not eat or drink in the Musallah.
- Please do not remove the air conditioning remote controls. The air-conditioners have been pre-set so the rooms are comfortable.
- The Musallah will be cleaned on a nightly basis between 1am – 4:30am. During these times the Musallah will not be available to staff and students. If there is anyone there at the time they will be required to leave for cleaning to be undertaken.
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.'
Email: contactumis@gmail.com -
Judaism
Chaplain
Rabbi Mendy Ajzenszmidt
Telephone: 0405766241
Email: mendy.a@chabadcampus.org.au
Web: https://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
Web: daminyan.com -
Uniting Church
Chaplain
Chris Booth
Telephone: 8344 2222
Email: chris.booth@unimelb.edu.auPlaces of worship
Wesley Church Melbourne
Location: 136 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Time: Sunday 9:15am (Cantonese and Mandarin), 11am and 6pm; Tuesday 1pm (organ recital)
Monthly Feast: Feast services take place at 6pm on the first Sunday of each month. Join us for this contemporary and informal worship service.
Telephone: 9051 4700St Michael’s Uniting Church
Corner of Collins and Russell Streets, Melbourne
Time: 10am
Telephone: 9654 5120Carlton Church of All Nations
Location: 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton
Time: Sunday at 10am and 2pm (Korean): Wednesday 7:45am online (email minister@cancarlton.org.au for Zoom invite)
Telephone: 9347 7077Mark the Evangelist North Melbourne
Location: 2 Elm Street, North Melbourne
Time: Sunday at 10am
Telephone: 9326 8245 (office)Brunswick Uniting Church
Location: 214 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Time: Services: Sunday 9.30am, 5.30pm (Indonesian)
Telephone: 9380 4810

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