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► Religious and Faith
The Guild supports around a dozen religious and spiritual groups, for believers of a particular faith or for those that are just keen to find out more. You might also be able to find related information on the website for the University’s multi-faith chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall: http://www.chaplaincy.bham.ac.uk
Ahlul Bayt
The AhlulBayt Society has been set up at the University of Birmingham with the vision of propagating the light of Islam and the Holy Qur’an, particularly by focusing on the luminous personalities, lives and teachings of the Prophet of Islam and his progeny. We are open to all who are interested in learning more about the beliefs, practices, values and history of Shia Muslims. Join us at our weekly discussion circles on Thursday afternoons.
Email: ahlulbayt@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: University of Birmingham AhlulBayt Society
Anglican
AngSoc – the Anglican Society - sees itself as the ‘Church of England on campus’. We are a Christian group of students who meet regularly for worship, fellowship, friendship and fun, welcoming people of all denominations and faiths. AngSoc is mainly student-run but supported by our Anglican Chaplain, Revd Dr Nicholas lo Polito, who leads our Sunday Eucharist services at the Chaplaincy.
Email: Anglican@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: www.anglicansociety.org.uk
Facebook: University of Birmingham AngSoc - Christian Church of England on Campus
Atheist, Secular and Humanists
A group for anyone that is interested in secular ideas, or consider themselves an atheist, agnostic or humanist.
Email: atheist@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: UB:ASH - University of Birmingham Atheist, Secular and Humanist Society
Bahai
Facebook: University of Birmingham Bahai Society
Catholic
Cathsoc exists to provide a service for students through friendships, sharing of faith and prayer, enabling its members to develop their faith, grow in community and promote the Catholic faith to the University.
Email: catholic-soc@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: http://www.newman-house.org
Facebook: CathSoc
Chinese Christians
Facebook: University of Birmingham Chinese Christian Fellowship
ChurchCentral
Churchcentral describe themselves as a group which represents students from churchcentral, a growing church in central Birmingham that is focused on Jesus.
Email: churchcentral@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: http://www.churchcentral.org.uk/students
Deeper Life Campus fellowship
A dynamic student group focused on enhancing your spiritual, social, academic and career experience so you can achieve holistic development, social relevance and professional fulfillment.
Email: deeperlife@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: Deeper Life Campus Fellowship, University of Birmingham, UK
Hindu
A student group aiming to protect, preserve, practice and promote Hindu Dharma and its values. They look to instill the concept of ‘Sewa’ (act of selfless service) among our members and promote a lifestyle of healthy living. Various cultural events are held throughout the year, often in celebration of auspicious Hindu festivals; these are complemented with activities focusing on religious aspects of the faith. In alliance with these goals, they aim to support local and international charitable organisations. The group is open to people of different faiths as we believe Hindu Dharma to be a way of life.
Email: hindu@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: Hindu Society (University of Birmingham)
Interfaith Association
Email: interfaith@guild.bham.ac.uk
Islamic
Birmingham’s ISOC is one of the largest student Islamic societies in the UK, and provides for an excellent opportunity to meet new and existing students, both local and international.
Their main base is the prayer room in the Guild. You can meet up with many Muslims, including committee members of ISOC. Please, if you have any queries or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact anyone at ISOC.
Your ISOC is run by Muslim students for the benefit of Muslim students and for Da'wah purposes (calling to Islam). We aim to provide services relevant to your life as a Muslim. We run talks throughout the year, organise Islamic Awareness Weeks, have regular study circles, organise iftaars and the grand-iftaar in Ramadhan, and arrange trips and outdoor pursuits. We also have a weekly Da'wah stall, whereby we aim to present the true image of Islam to non-Muslims.
Email: islamic@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: www.birmingham.islamicsocieties.co.uk/
Facebook: Birmingham University Islamic Society
Jewish
The University of Birmingham Jewish Society is one of the largest and most successful in the country. Birmingham Jsoc is a thriving student-run society organising a wide variety of religious, social and cultural events for Jewish students.
Birmingham Jsoc is committed to providing a rich and varied Jewish life for all students studying in Birmingham. The events which we run include the popular Friday meals, educational programmes, and our eclectic social activities. Jewish Students of all religious affiliations are made to feel a part of our community.
Email: jewish@guild.bham.ac.uk
Facebook: Birmingham JSOC
Krishna Consciousness
The Krishna Consciousness Society is open to everyone, reaching beyond the boundaries of caste, creed and colour, by establishing the science of the soul. Ancient wisdom & culture are introduced through the mediums of music, philosophy, yoga, meditation, drama, dance and vegetarian cooking. Their weekly events at the Guild involves different discussion topics… everyone's welcome... free veggie food, live music, socialising, jokes, drama but above all fun!
Email: Krishna@guild.bham.ac.uk or bhamkcsoc@hotmail.com
Methodist
Methsoc describe themselves as a friendly society of free-thinking individuals. Though we’ve got our roots in the Methodist tradition, we are open to exploring all expressions of faith, and we welcome anyone from any faith tradition. And we definitely don’t have all the answers, so questions are more than welcome! We’re passionate about social justice issues, sustainability, learning about and growing in our faith and how we live that out in the world today.
Email: methsoc@guild.bham.ac.uk
Website: http://www.methsoc-birmingham.org.uk
Facebook: University of Birmingham Methodist Society
Orthodox Christians
The Orthodox Christian Society is a friendly society that welcomes all orthodox and non-orthodox Christians. We are a pan-orthodox society; and among our members you will find people from all parts of the world.
Activities will include informal discussions regarding aspects of the Orthodox Christian faith, talks from external speakers, movie nights, social events and also excursions.
Website: http://students.guild.bham.ac.uk/orthodox/index-html
Seeking A More Enriched and Enlightened Mind (SAMEEM)
SAMEEM is a group that provides encouragement for everyone to deepen their faith, regardless of religion/culture etc, and to try to fulfil the spiritual needs of students, such as by promoting meditation.
Email: sameem@guild.bham.ac.uk
Sikh
The Sikh society supports Sikh students and raises awareness about the concepts of Sikhism.
Email: sikh@guild.bham.ac.uk
For general information on student groups, please email studentgroups@guild.bham.ac.uk or pop into the Student Development department of the Guild of Students.
