University Chaplain

Studentprest Helge Smemo

My name is Helge Smemo and I am employed by the Church of Norway as chaplain at the University of Agder. This means that I will be available for anyone who wishes, regardless of faith.

I am here for you, the student. You decide what you need a chaplain for. I am of course here for you if you would like to talk about God. I am also here for you if you would like to talk about something else. Life is complex, and so is student life. There are good days and bad days. It can be good to share difficult choices, thoughts or painful feelings with someone else.

Perhaps you just need another person to think aloud with?

Perhaps you would like to talk about faith or doubt?

You can come to the chaplain with grief, doubt or joy. I have time for you - I will take you seriously – no matter what you want to talk about.

You can come without an appointment during my drop-in hours, or you can contact me for an
appointment.

Office phone: 38142140
Cell phone: 91873539
E-mail: helge.smemo@uia.no

As a chaplain, I am obligated to keep our conversations confidential.

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Drop-in hours:

Kristiansand:
My office is in Sigrid Undset’s House
(building 46)
Tuesday 09:00-15:00

Grimstad:
My office is in C5-020
Wednesday 09.00-15.00

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"The quiet room"
Kristiansand: F2-013
Grimstad: A1-130

Sometimes we just need a room that is different. A place of refuge from an otherwise hectic day. A place free of demands and expectations. A place for rest, prayer, meditation and reflection. You can find such a place at Gimlemoen/Kristiansand ("F"-building room F2-013), and
in Grimstad (A1-130)
This is not a consecrated room. We use it with respect for eachother, regardless of faith or lifestyle. “The quiet room” will always be open. You are welcome to use it.
I hope that Arendal and Grimstad will also get a Quiet Room eventually.

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Other things the student chaplain is involved in

As a chaplain I also, naturally enough, participate in various student church services. (More information about this coming soon.) You may also contact me if you would like help in finding a religious community. I organize grief groups and other support groups as needed.

I would also like to wish you an exciting year of studies at University of Agder.

Helge Smemo
University chaplain

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