Faith, belief and worship
Manchester is a diverse multicultural community with a vibrant mix of beliefs, faiths and cultures.
Spaces for faith, worship and contemplation
We recognise the important role that faith, belief and spirituality play in many students’ lives, and at the University, we celebrate a multi-faith community.
Our Multifaith Chaplaincy Team supports students of all faiths and none. On campus, we have several multifaith prayer and contemplation spaces and there are many dedicated clubs and societies within our Students’ Union.
You can find our Multifaith Prayer and Contemplation spaces on the University Interactive Map.
Below you can see information about some of the larger faith groups represented in our community.
Buddhism
- The University’s Buddhist Society can help if you would like to know more about the community in Manchester.
- There’s a Manchester Buddhist Centre in the city centre.
- There’s also the Diamond Way Buddhist Group a 30-minute walk from Oxford Road.
Christianity
- The University’s Christian Union is the largest Christian society and is aimed at introducing people to Christianity.
- The Catholic Chaplaincy is based at the Holy Name Church in the middle of the campus.
Hinduism
The University’s Hindu society can provide information and help you meet people and find a temple in Manchester.
Humanist
The Greater Manchester Humanists provide a space for people who share a humanist worldview to connect, learn, and engage with important social and ethical issues: Greater Manchester Humanists - Furthering Humanism and working for a secular society
Islam
There are a few Islamic societies at Manchester, the biggest being the Islamic Society.
Jummah prayers take place at the Sugden Sports Centre every week during term time and are open to students and colleagues from The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.
For the 2025/26 academic year, prayers will be available for the following dates:
- Friday 26 September 2025 to Friday 12 December 2025
- Friday 23 January 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026
- Friday 25 April 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
The timings are as follows:
| 26 September to 31 October | 1.15pm-1.45pm | 2.05pm - 2.30pm |
| 31 October to 30 March | 12.15pm -12.45pm | 1.05pm - 1.30pm |
| April to May | 1.15pm-1.45pm | 2.05pm - 2.30pm |
Judaism
The University’s Jewish Society provides information about your spiritual and religious life while at University, including where you can pray, attend services and find a synagogue in Manchester.
Sikhism
The closest Gurdwara to campus is Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurdwara, which is a 15-minute walk from Oxford Road.
The University also has a Sikh Society that can give you information on other temples and answer any questions you have.
Local Places of Worship
Manchester is a diverse city with many local places of worship for each faith. We have compiled a list below to help you find what you’re looking for.
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Buddhist |
The following Buddhist Centres are located in and around Greater Manchester.
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Christian Chaplaincy and Worship |
There are many places for Christian worship across Manchester. These are just a few:
There is a huge and vibrant variety of churches surrounding the University area. You can use the following likes to find out more information: |
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Islam |
There are many Mosques and places of worship across Greater Manchester. Just a few are:
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Sikh |
There are many places of Sikh worship across Manchester, including: |
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Quaker |
You can find your local Quaker meeting at: |
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