Spiritual and faith related support

We offer support for the whole University community, whether you think of yourself as spiritual, religious, a person of faith or of no faith at all
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Spiritual and faith related support

We offer support for the whole University community, whether you think of yourself as spiritual, religious, a person of faith or of no faith at all
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    The Pastoral and Spiritual Support Centre closed on 1 August 2026

 
We recognise that faith and belief can be an important part of student life and wellbeing. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where students of all faiths and beliefs feel welcomed, respected, and supported.
Plymouth is a relatively small and well-connected city, making it easy to access a wide range of faith communities and places of worship. Many faith organisations are located close to the University and are easily reached on foot or by public transport, helping you connect with local communities and continue your faith practice while studying.
We have compiled a list of faith communities and other belief organisations which are accessible to students at the University:

Advance Movement UK
Redeemer Church
St Barnabas Terrace, Plymouth, PL1 5NN

Bahai
Plymouth Bahai Community
21 Dale Road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 6PH

Baptist

Buddhist

Catholic
Christ the King Church
Wyndham Street West, Plymouth, PL1 5ER

Chinese Christian Fellowship
Plymouth Chinese Christian Fellowship
Hope Baptist Church, Peverell Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4QG

Church of England

Evangelical RCCG
Overcomers Christian Fellowship International
The Overcomers’ Sanctuary, 15 Gordon Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 6EP

Freedom in Christ
City Church
Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, Plymouth, PL4 8QL

Hindu
Plymouth Hindu Community
Unitarian Church, Notte Street, Plymouth, PL1 4HU

Humanist

Islamic
  • Plymouth Islamic Education Trust
    19 Greenbank Avenue, St Judes, Plymouth, PL4 8PS
  • The Islamic Centre of Plymouth and Cornwall
    112 North Road East, Plymouth, PL4 6AW
  • Salahadin Mosque
    10 Durnford St, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3QJ
  • Multi-faith Prayer Room
    Level 7, Zone E, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DU

Jewish
Plymouth Synagogue
Synagogue Chambers, Catherine Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AD

Lutheran
St Peters Lutheran Church
Larkham Lane and The Dell, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4PG

Methodist

Multi-faith
Multi-faith Prayer Room
Level 7, Zone E Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DU

Orthodox

Pentecostal
Plymouth Christian Centre
Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HP

Quaker
Plymouth Quaker Meeting
Quaker House, 74 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LF

Salvation Army
Plymouth Barbican Church and Community Centre
Elspeth Sitters House, Hoegate, Plymouth, PL1 2JB

Seventh Day Adventism
Plymouth Adventist Church
88 North Road East, Plymouth, PL4 6AN

Sikh
Sikh Community in Devon and Cornwall
Plymouth Unitarian Church, Notte Street, Plymouth, PL1 2HG

Vineyard Churches UK&I
Plymouth Vineyard Church
Swarthmore Hall, 78 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LG
 

(  Students looking for a space to pray, reflect or meditate, either on or off campus, can find more information on the student portal.
If you have feedback about the campus spaces, want to share an idea about how they could better meet your needs, or if you need support in finding the faith community that you are looking for, please get in touch via email - studentservices@plymouth.ac.uk.
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LGBTQIA+ inclusive faith communities

If you are seeking both faith and LGBTQIA+ affirming communities you can speak directly with faith leaders about their approach to inclusion. 
While some faith organisations publicly identify as LGBTQIA+ inclusive, others may hold a range of theological perspectives while still seeking to provide a respectful and welcoming environment for all. 
There are some Plymouth churches that actively welcome and support Christians of all sexual orientations and gender identities, creating spaces where individuals can practise their faith in an environment of respect, dignity, and belonging. See our list of LGBTQI+ ally churches.

There are also some external faith groups that celebrate LGBTQIA+:
For general information and support around LGBTQIA+ please see the student portal.