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.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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
St Barnabas Terrace, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 5NN

Bahai

21 Dale Road, Mutley, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 6PH

Baptist
  • All Nations Ministries, Catherine Street Baptist Church, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 2AD
  • (LGBTQIA+ ally church)
    Mount Wise Neighbourhood Centre, 75 Clowance Street, Devonport, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 4LQ
    Tel: 07522544286
    Email: info@devonportbaptist.co.uk

  • Rosebury Avenue, St Jude's, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 8SX
  • (LGBTQIA+ ally church)
    Mutley Plain, Mutley, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 6LB
    Tel: (01752) 203346
    Email: office@mutleybaptist.co.uk

Buddhist

  • 48-50 Mutley Plain, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 6LE

  • Clearbrook Village Hall, Yelverton, PL20 6JD

Catholic

Wyndham Street West, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 5ER

Chinese Christian Fellowship
Hope Baptist Church, Peverell Park Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL3 4QG

Church of England

  • Church Office, The Minster Church of St. Andrew, Royal Parade, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 2AD

  • 4 Beaumont Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 9BJ
  • St Marys Church (LGBTQIA+ ally church)
    Market Road, Plympton, PL7 1QW
    Tel: 01752 336157

  • North Hill, Mutley, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ PL4 8HF
  • (LGBTQIA+ ally church)
    Church Road, Plympton, PL7 1NH
    Tel: 01752 348525
  • (LGBTQIA+ ally church)
    Paradise Road, Devonport, PL1 5QL
    Tel: 01752 509 724
    Email: info@stokedamerel.church

  • Wyndham Square, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 5EG 

Evangelical RCCG

The Overcomers’ Sanctuary, 15 Gordon Terrace, Mutley, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 6EP

Freedom in Christ
Woodland Terrace Lane, Greenbank, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 8QL

Hindu
Unitarian Church, Notte Street, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 4HU

Humanist

Islamic

  • 19 Greenbank Avenue, St Judes, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 8PS
  • The Islamic Centre of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and Cornwall
    112 North Road East, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 6AW
  • Salahadin Mosque
    10 Durnford St, Stonehouse, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 3QJ
  • Multi-faith Prayer Room
    Level 7, Zone E, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL6 8DU

Jewish
Synagogue Chambers, Catherine Street, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 2AD

Lutheran
Larkham Lane and The Dell, Plympton, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL7 4PG

Methodist
  • (LGBTQIA+ ally church)
    Springfield Road, Elburton, PL9 8PR
    Tel: 01752 342 519
  • (LGBTQIA+ ally church)
    Pridham Lane, PL2 3PH
    Tel: 01752 342 519

  • Eastlake Street, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ City Centre, PL1 1BA
  • (LGBTQIA+ ally church)
    Greenway Avenue, Plympton, PL7 4RR
    Tel: 01752 348 178

Multi-faith
Multi-faith Prayer Room
Level 7, Zone E Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL6 8DU

Orthodox

  • ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Science Park, Davy Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL6 8BX

  • St Demetrios & St Nikita's Church, Central Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 3BX

Pentecostal
Embankment Road, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 9HP

Quaker
Quaker House, 74 Mutley Plain, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 6LF

Salvation Army
Elspeth Sitters House, Hoegate, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 2JB

Seventh Day Adventism
88 North Road East, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 6AN

Sikh
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Unitarian Church, Notte Street, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL1 2HG

Vineyard Churches UK&I

Swarthmore Hall, 78 Mutley Plain, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, PL4 6LG
 

(  Students looking for a space to pray, reflect or meditate, either on or off campus, can find more information on the .
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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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+:
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  • Jewish –
  • Muslim –
  • Sikh –
For general information and support around LGBTQIA+ please see the .