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"WCSA is thrilled to announce that we have decided to convert our office space in the Chancellor's Centre into a multi-faith prayer room. This decision was made after careful consideration and in response to the needs of our diverse student body."

Lewis Kilding, President of WCSA for 2023-2024, speaks to the value of the new space:

"We recognised that the WCSA office was underutilised and had become less effective in enhancing our abilities to provide representation for ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ students. Simultaneously, many students approached me, expressing their desire for a dedicated multi-faith space. As a result, we decided to transform our office for this purpose. By transforming the WCSA office into a multi-faith room, we hope to create a valuable space that serves a wider range of student needs.

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ proudly identifies itself as "the most cosmopolitan college in Cambridge," hosting students from more nationalities than any other college. With this cosmopolitanism comes a wide range of religious needs, which ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ takes seriously. The college already provides a chaplaincy team covering Anglicanism, Catholicism, Islam, and Judaism, and is one of the few colleges to have a dedicated Buddhist chaplain. The creation of a multi-faith prayer room by WCSA further demonstrates ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½'s active efforts to meet the varied needs of its multicultural community.

This student-led initiative, taken on by the WCSA committee, demonstrates the strong partnership between the college and its student representatives in working together to enhance ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½'s ability to serve its students and maintain our welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.

We believe that this multi-faith prayer room will be a valuable addition to our college, providing a quiet and respectful space for students of all faiths to practice their beliefs, reflect, and find solace."

"I'm delighted that a multi-faith prayer room is now available at ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ and that WCSA has taken the initiative to make this project a reality. This inclusive space embodies the College's commitment to embracing diversity and fostering mutual respect within the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ community." - Darren Smith, Domestic Bursar

Accessing the Room

The new multi-faith prayer room is located on the 1st floor of the Chancellor's Centre. It is available from 5am-11pm when the Chancellor's Centre is open and does not require key access. 

The room is open for use by all ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Members and Visitors.

Chaplaincy Team

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ has a team of honorary chaplains from a range of faiths who are on hand to offer support and guidance as needed. 

Feedback

We are looking for suggestions and feedback on how to develop the multi-faith prayer room into a space that meets the needs of all those who use it. Please feel free to send your thoughts to the Domestic Bursar.