Spirituality
The University of Waikato embraces students of all religions.
On our Hamilton campus, we have a chapel, as well as dedicated prayer rooms, student groups and two Chaplains who are able to support all students regardless of background or beliefs. Tauranga students can access our chaplaincy service by making an appointment.
Lady Goodfellow Chapel
The Lady Goodfellow Chapel is located across from UniRec on our Hamilton campus. The chapel complex has a number of uses, including the Chaplains offices. The Chapel is a good quiet space for students to come think, pray or study.
Several student groups also use the chapel for meetings.
Find out more about the Lady Goodfellow Chapel.
Chaplaincy
Need someone to talk with about what’s going on in your life? Looking to connect with others of your faith, or even across faiths? Need a quiet space to think, pray, or meditate? Want to explore your spiritual journey with someone? Or just desperate for a coffee?
Our two chaplains, Brother Andrew (Ecumenical) and Father JP (Juan Pedro) (Catholic) are available for pastoral support regardless of your background or beliefs.
We also have Assistant Chaplains volunteering alongside us on the Hamilton Campus: Nadine Werner and Nick Goodwin. Discussions are under way to appoint a volunteer Assistant Chaplain for our Tauranga Campus.
We seek to nurture the spirituality of students and staff, encouraging you to work out your faith within your academic disciplines and vocations. The chaplaincy team provides a listening ear, reflection and feedback. Just drop in at the Hamilton Campus or make an appointment to see Brother Andrew when he visits Tauranga.
Visit them at the Lady Goodfellow Chapel, the home of chaplaincy on the Hamilton campus, or make an appointment to see Brother Andrew when he visits Tauranga.
Prayer Rooms
We have Muslim Prayer rooms available in L Block and SUB. To access these spaces, you will need swipe access entered on your student ID card from the Security Office in BX Block.
Student Groups
Hamilton
Student groups meet regularly at the Lady Goodfellow Chapel. Meetings generally occur during teaching periods of A and B trimesters.
Student groups associated with the Lady Goodfellow Chapel, Hamilton, include:
- Student Life
- TSCF (Tertiary Students’ Christian Fellowship) – usually meet in the Chapel on Wednesdays in teaching weeks between 12 noon and 2pm.
- ISM (International Student Ministries) – English Language conversation group hosted on Wednesdays from 1pm in the Drop-in Centre (the small lounge within the Chapel complex).
- WaiCath (Waikato Catholic Students’ Group) – they meet after Mass on Sunday evenings.
- Arise Church – prayer group meets in the Lady Goodfellow Chapel on Wednesday mornings between 7am and 8am. Contact William Poese for more details by emailing william.poese@arisechurch.com
Note: these groups generally meet only during A and B Trimester teaching weeks.
Contact Brother Andrew for more information.
Tauranga
Tertiary Students’ Christian Fellowship (TSCF) meet on campus.
Contact Dave Hodgkinson for more details by emailing daveh@tscf.org.nz