Welcome!
The University Chaplaincy consists of priests and pastors serving the campuses of Linköping University. Our services are available to students, faculty and employees of the University.
Our purpose
You and your life are infinitely important and worthwhile. We also believe God is important. We know that there are no easy answers to hard questions in life, but together we can seek solutions. We are here because you are here.
Who do we represent?
We represent a variety of Christian denominations in Linköping and Norrköping and call ourselves the University Chaplaincy (in swedish Kyrkan på universitetet). We can help link you to denominations other than those we represent, or provide contacts for other religious organizations (e.g. Muslim, Buddhist). Contact us and we will try to help you. You can find our contact information under priests & pastors.
Our location
The University Chaplaincy is represented on all three campuses of Linköpings University: Valla on the second floor of Kårallen, Hälsouniversitetet (The Faculty of Health Sciences) entré 64/65, and in Norrköping at Trappan, 3rd floor.
The University Chaplaincy – what do we do?
We offer a variety of services as the University Chaplaincy. Here are some of our core responsibilities.
Counselling
Life can be complicated, and sometimes especially during the student years when many questions of life are raised. During this time it can be helpful to reflect over choices, relationships and issues of faith or doubt, with an outside party. Don’t hesitate to contact us. All conversations are strictly confidential.
Participation in teaching
We participate in a variety of instructional contexts including classroom lectures, small group discussions, and seminars.
In Crisis
The University Chaplaincy is part of the University’s crisis team, which organizes an appropriate crisis response. We offer grief and crisis counselling as needed, in response to, for example, a death among students or staff.
Multi Faith – Providing additional contacts
Are you looking for a choir to join or a local church in Linköping and Norrköping?
Do you want to contact another religious organisation (e.g. Muslim, Buddhist)? Ask us and we will try to help you!
Services in English
At Campus Valla, Kårallen, second floor at the end of the corridor, room for meditation.
Wednesdayprayer at lunchtime 12:15 – 12:45.
Starts August 31st
For more information, call Pernilla Parenmalm 070 230 89 20
In Mikaelschurch at Ryd (”The Red Barn”, Mårdtorpsgatan 61)
Every Wednesday 6.30 pm short mass (in Swedish) and fellowship.
In Mikaelschurch:
Every other Thursday beginning September 8th at 6 pm
Meditation
”We gather to deepen our life and faith through Meditation.”
Every other Thursday beginning September 15th at 6 pm
Bible Study in English
”We gather to deepen our life and faith through study of a Bible text.”
In Tomaschurch at T1 (Rekrytgatan 1)
Taizeservices first and third Sunday every month at 7 pm. Songs, reading and prayer in several languages. Silence. Fellowship.
In some of the free churches the service is translated into English every Sunday:
Catholic church: 013-31 43 45, http://linkoping.rkkweb.nu
Baptistchurch: 013-12 47 76, http://www.linkoping.baptist.se
Pentecostal church: 013-31 53 40, http://www.lkp.pingst.se
Evangelical free church: 013-31 41 90 http://www.ryttargardskyrkan.se