It was extended some years ago and contains a suite of rooms as well as a main worship area and a quiet chapel. Many chaplaincy events and groups take place there and it is used by some of the campus societies. There is also a library containing over 800 books, including Bible commentaries, theology, church history, biography and prayer. Heslington Church is an ecumenical project - the Anglican and Methodist communities are fully united in life and worship and the church is also used by the Roman Catholic community. Christians of all denominations take a full part in the life of the church and all members of the campus community may make use of the building.
Organists are welcome to practise on our pipe organ .
If the church is locked, a key can be borrowed from one of the full-time chaplains or Heslington Vicarage. The house is home to the chaplain, Father Tony Lester and a community of Carmelite friars , and provides a house of welcome for students. More House is fully open to everyone and several joint Chaplaincy groups and meetings take place there. You are welcome to drop in at any time, although Saturdays are generally a quieter rest day. As there is no chapel on campus, the University has recently restored a 19th century gazebo as a quiet place, with the financial support of many trusts and bodies.