Calendar of Events

A list of the current events offered by the Chaplaincy

Event listing

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Apr 01 2025 -

Memorial Quilt Event

3rd April, 3-5pm Auditorium, Chaplaincy Lothian Speak Their Name project have created a quilt in memory of those who have died by suicide in the Lothians. 49 people have made squares in memory of their loved ones, which hold the stories of their loves and lives. Come along to see the quilt and to talk with staff and volunteers from various bereavement and mental health support organisations. The Memorial Quilt will be on display 1st - 30th April, Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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Mar 30 2025 -

Trees and Us

Join me on a magical mystery tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens for an afternoon of perambulation, conversation and meditation in the healing company of some favourite trees.

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Mar 27 2025 -

Spiritual Five-A-Day

During the season of Lent, reflecting on 5 spiritual practices, that can lead having a Spiritual Five-A-Day to sustain us through life. These sessions will be rooted in a Christian outlook, but are open to all. Lent is a traditional Christian season of fasting and preparing for celebration of Easter; these sessions take the wisdom of Lent and open it out to people of all faiths and none.

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Mar 25 2025 -

Capacitar Tai Chi Wellbeing

Capacitar tai chi is a wonderful way to feel grounded and calm and gives us an opportunity to connect to the healing energy of nature around us. For details on how to join these weekly Capacitar Tai Chi drop-sessions please go to here. Our weekly Capacitar Tai Chi drop-ins take place both in-person in Sanctuary at The Chaplaincy Centre and will also be streamed online using Zoom for anyone who wants to join online. Please note that places are limited in the Meeting Room and are on a first come first serve basis.

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Mar 21 2025 -

Mindfulness Drop-In

Details on the Mindfulness Drop-In available at the Chaplaincy. Every session consists of a guided practice, followed by guided inquiry. You are welcome to participate or not in the guided inquiry - as feels appropriate for you that day. They are free of charge.

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Mar 21 2025 -

Friday Yoga

The Chaplaincy offers free Yoga sessions on Fridays during semester time. No booking is needed - just come along, and bring your own mat. These sessions are led by Katie Rutherford. Katie has been teaching yoga for over 20 years and currently teaches at Bruntsfield Yoga Centre.

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Mar 20 2025 -

Celebrate Nowruz with us!

🌿✨ Celebrate Nowruz with us! ✨🌿 Nowruz, meaning “New Day,” is the Persian New Year and a celebration of renewal, hope, and togetherness.

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Mar 20 2025 -

Grief Group

The Grief Group is a bi-weekly peer support group for students. For those who want to talk about grief or dying, with people who may have similar thoughts or experiences. A welcoming, confidential space, for talking, listening and being heard. All welcome, biscuits provided and bringing of own hot drinks encouraged! There is no expectation that you have to attend every week, but you are welcome to come along as and when you can. For people of any religious belief or none whatsoever.

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Mar 19 2025 -

Holy Communion

Details of Holy Communion at The Chaplaincy which is held every Wednesday of term time.

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