Chaplaincy News - October 2022

It has been so great these past few weeks to see the campus full again. If you are a returning student … welcome back, may this year ahead be a fruitful one for you. If you are a new student, just arrived, we offer you a warm welcome to our Medway family.

As Medway Campus Chaplain I am here to help support both students and staff. I am a Christian, but my door is open to you regardless of faith, ethnicity or gender identity.

Lynne

Welcome & Community, Pastoral Care

& Well-Being, Faith Provision

Woohoo!!

TABLEtalk is back in person!!

Where?     The Oasis Lounge, Rochester building (UoK)

When?       Thursday evenings 

                       7:30-9:30pm (starting Sept 29^th)

What is it?  A place of community & belonging. A social, fun, interactive discussion night. The perfect opportunity for international students to:

    **  Improve their English language 

          skills.

    **  Engage in fun, interactive 

          discussions.

    **  Gain increased understanding of 

          cross-cultural communication and

          dynamics.

    **  Make some deep friendships, which will 

          stand the test of time and distance.

TABLEtalk has been running since 2004 and in that time we have welcomed students from over 80 different nationalities.

“I enjoyed all the activities/gatherings/events that I witnessed with the Chaplain. TABLEtalk was a key target and a weekly countdown for me as it took my head off any stresses whether academic or personal. I learned new things, had fun, practice  my English, gained more confidence in speaking with people and getting to know them. It has countless advantages. Thanks, for everything.” 

Ahmad (Egypt)

Our World Café runs every Wednesday

and is open to all Medway students.

You can still access our BARGAIN CORNER, though our opening times are more ad hoc. Simply contact the Chaplain for more information.

TAKE TEN – Tourist or Pilgrim?

There are some subtle, yet important differences between being a tourist or pilgrim.

View video:  https://youtu.be/hB6yLW9jPyo

WHAT’S ON DIARY DATES

Oct 2^nd

Sacred Space

A monthly event for Christian students.

2-5pm

Oct 4^th

Chaplaincy Pop-Up

Drill Hall Library  10am-2pm

Oct 6^th

Chaplaincy Pop-Up

Rowan Williams building  11am-1:30pm

Oct 6^th

TABLEtalk: ‘Survive or Thrive?’

Oasis Lounge, Rochester bldg.  7:30-9:30pm

Oct 10^th

World Mental Health Day

Watch out for activities across campus

Oct 11^th

Chaplaincy Pop-Up

Drill Hall Library  10am-2pm

Oct 13^th

TABLEtalk: ‘Culture Shock!’

Oasis Lounge, Rochester bldg.  7:30-9:30pm

Oct 18^th

Staff Coffee Break 

Oasis Lounge, Rochester bldg. 11am-1pm

Oct 20^th

TABLEtalk: ‘Games Galore!’

Oasis Lounge, Rochester bldg.  7:30-9:30pm

Oct 21^st

Chaplaincy Pop-Up

Drill Hall Library  10am-2pm

Oct 22^nd

Oxford Trip

More info to follow. Places will be limited.

Oct 27^th

TABLEtalk: ‘Truth or Lies’

Oasis Lounge, Rochester bldg.  7:30-9:30pm

 

Email the Campus Chaplain for further information regarding any of these events. Follow Medway Campus Chaplaincy on Facebook to keep up with events and news.