Meet the chaplains
Our chaplains are from all faiths and beliefs, find out more about them and when they are available.
Chaplain support
Chaplaincy offers the provision of worship and spiritual practices, one-to-one pastoral care and the promotion of dialogue and peaceful co-existence between people of different faiths and beliefs.
We will serve you confidentially, discreetly and non-judgmentally. Chaplains can also offer advocacy if you think you are being discriminated against based on your faith or belief.
Chaplain appointments
To book a virtual appointment with a chaplain, please use the online booking form.
Chaplain availability
The Co-ordinating Chaplain, the Anglican Chaplain and the Catholic Chaplain are full-time and are (in normal times) campus-based at the Roundhouse: Centre for Religious Life and Belief (formerly the Quiet Centre).
The other chaplains are part-time and come onto campus for appointments with students and meetings.
Rabbi Alexander Goldberg
Rabbi Alexander Goldberg is the Principal Chaplain and Religious Life and Belief Lead at the University of Surrey. He is the only rabbi within this role in Europe. He shares this role with Lilli Jones.
He is also the Rabbi of Guildford. You can contact him regarding general chaplaincy questions you have.
Lilli Jones
Lilli Jones is job sharing the role of Principal Chaplain and Religious Life and Belief with Rabbi Alex.
She also works for Friends International Guildford, which is a Christian charity that loves to welcome and support international students of any background and faith.
Lilli was born and raised in East Germany (that doesn’t exist anymore!) and moved to Guildford in September 2013.
Rev Duncan Myers
Duncan Myers is the full-time Anglican (Church of England) Chaplain to the University.
Phil Duncalfe
Phil Duncalfe works for Friends International Guildford, a Christian charity that is set up to welcome all international students no matter their background or religion. We put on social events, walks, meals in local homes, a certified leadership course, activities for those interested in Christianity and day trips around England. We also have English conversation clubs online and a growing community on social media.
Phil is British, but has lived in America, Australia, and spent most of his childhood in Papua New Guinea.
Ruth Akujuaobi
Ruth is our Pentecostal Chaplain providing pastoral care and counselling to the Chosen Christian Society.
She also leads Winner's Place, a local church, alongside her husband Stephen.
Father Eddie Hopkins
Eddie grew up in Surrey, attending Mass in the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord in Redhill, Reigate and Merstham. He began his working life in education, teaching English to immigrants and refugees before joining St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dorking as a Pastoral Assistant.
You can contact Fr Eddie by emailing him: edward.hopkins@abdiocese.org.uk
Rev Paul Glass
Rev Paul Glass is our Methodist Chaplain and has vast experience of chaplaincy in a variety of settings including the dramatic arts sector.
He is available to support students of any background and faith.
Peter Archibald
Peter is accredited by the Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network (NRPSN), a national organisation offering like-minded emotional care for non-religious people and anyone who wishes to discuss their concerns with a secular listener.
He has worked in biotechnology and sustainable development but spent most of his career as an R&D manager in the food industry, specialising in long life milk drinks. In his spare time, Peter has built up a lively Scout Group in Windsor and served as an Expedition Assessor for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. He is an enthusiastic motorcyclist, touring regularly in Britain and across Europe.
Husni Hammuda
Husni Hammuda is the part-time Muslim Imam to the University. He can be contacted anytime for faith issues.
Meeta Joshi
Meeta Joshi is the Hindu chaplain at Surrey University and at Epsom College. She provides pastoral care, spiritual, cultural and specific religious needs to our thriving diaspora on campus. Several Hindu festivals and Indian celebrations are organised throughout the year under her leadership and guidance.
She is part of religious, spiritual, educational, administrative, and social activities within and outside these institutions.
Patrick Peth
Patrick Peth is our Buddhist chaplain and a member of staff at the Buddhist temple (Wat Phra Dhammakaya London) in Knaphill.
Bahadur Singh
Bahadur Singh has been part of the University community since the 1970s making him one of the longest serving members of staff. He actively serves the campuses growing Sikh community as a teacher and a provider of pastoral care.
Dr Lisa Mohebati
Dr Lisa Mohebati is our Bahai'i chaplain and is also connected to the local Bahai'i community. She is a researcher on campus and works for Guildford Council.
If you want to reach out to Lisa, please email lisa.mohebati@surrey.ac.uk.
Father Constantine Litvinenko
Father Constantine is the Orthodox priest of the Eucharistic Community of Holy Trinity in Guildford. He is also a Maths lecturer at the University of Surrey.
To reach out to Fr. Constantine please email k.litvinenko@surrey.ac.uk.