Festive events from the Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy is leading a number of Christmas focused events this year, bringing members of the University community together, fostering a spirit of belonging and inclusion. Events include traditional favourites like the Carol Service, as well as new collaborations celebrating global traditions. On Christmas Day the Chaplaincy will be opening its doors to students who don't want to be alone. See what's on below. 

University Carol Service

Thursday 12 December, at 2pm

St Peter's Collegiate Church, Lichgate, WV1 1TS
No need to book
BSL interpreted

Open to all. 

Additional Christmas events:

Preparing for Christmas with Worship and Fellowship

Tuesday 3 December, 5pm - 7.30pm
The Chaplaincy, MP Building

Global Christmas 

Thursday 5 December, 4pm - 8pm

City Campus
Crafts, carols, and much more, organised by Chaplaincy, the SU and ‘Global Gathering’ including...

Come and sing! 

Thursday 5 December, 4pm to 5.30pm
Find us in the SU 
Everyone welcome. An introduction to Christmas singing. Carols around Christmas Tree with Brass band and Light Switch on 7pm.

Poems for Christmas

Tuesday 10 December, 10am

Meet at Arena Theatre, includes visit to St. Peter’s Church

Guided by poet and academic Dr Rob Francis, write your own poems inspired by the Christmas story

Christmas craft and other activities 

Wednesday 11 December, 11.30am - 1.30pm

Walsall Campus,

Learn how to share the Christmas story with children and have fun yourself.

Christmas Day Social Drop-in

Wednesday 25 December, 2.30pm - 6.30pm, 

Chaplaincy MP Building

Snacks, games, conversation, peaceful, social, warm. Don’t be alone!

Additional Chaplaincy Christmas plans

Please ask if you would like support to arrange an event.

Email chaplaincy@wlv.ac.uk or visit wlv.ac.uk/chaplaincy for more information.