Memorial Chapel
Announcements
Labyrinth Lights - Tues., Dec. 10, 5:15 - 6:30 pm
Treat yourself to a meditative Garden labyrinth walk by candlelight. Join us for a brief interfaith labyrinth lighting at 5:15 pm, the come indoors to the Garden Chapel for a cozy evening gathering. In case of rain, the ceremony will take place indoors.
Open Houses
Come tour the spaces before booking your wedding or group event during our monthly Open Houses:
- December 14, 2pm - 4pm
- January 25, 10am - 12pm
- February 15, 12pm - 2pm
- March 22, 10am - 12pm
- April 19, 2pm - 4pm
- May 17, 12pm - 2pm
- June 21, 10am - 12pm
Looking for a faith community?
Click this link or scan the QR code to fill out the Faith Interest Form and we will be in touch with you shortly.
Fall Semester Chaplain Events
Worship: Thursdays 6:30-8pm, Garden Chapel
Sundays: 6:00pm, Main Chapel
Last meeting on Sun, Dec 8th.
Sunday Mass: 10am, Catholic Student Center
Sunday Evening Mass: 8pm, Main Chapel
Daily Mass (Mon-Fri): 12pm, Main Chapel -- will shift to 12:45pm start on Dec 11th through Dec 17th.
Saturday Mass: 5pm, Catholic Student Center
Wednesday Mass & Dinner: 5:30pm, Catholic Student Center
For more events visit: https://catholicterps.org/
Worship: Tuesdays 5-7pm, Garden Chapel
Last meeting on Dec 17th.
CSO Weekly Office Hours: Chapel Room 2118, Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00
- December 10
Please see the Lutheran chaplaincy page for events.
Conference Call Meditation:
- Tuesdays 9:30-10:30pm
- call: (978) 990-5455
- enter code: 7267777
In- Person Meditation:
- Tuesdays 6:15-8pm-- last meeting Dec 17th
- Stamp Student Union
Biblelogue: Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Upstairs Office
Drop-in Office Hours: Fridays, 12pm-2pm, Upstairs Office
Weekly Shabbat
Fridays, 8pm, at Maryland Chabad
Weekly Shabbat on Fridays – Services (6:00 p.m.) and Dinner (7:30 p.m.)
More programming and events can be found on the Maryland Hillel website
Daily Prayer: Cole 0201
Friday Jummah, 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm: Nyumburu Cultural Center
Grab Coffee with Pastor Will!!
Do you want free coffee? Do you want to hang out with a pastor, and ask any question? Email Will at wnewton@umd.edu or text (941)323-4221 and we’ll grab some food or coffee!
Groups and You
Should I join this group? Refer to this brochure for a useful guide in making judgments about groups: https://go.umd.edu/GroupsAndYou.
Rent the Memorial Chapel, Garden Chapel, or Garden Space
Need a unique space for your student organization's next meeting or event? Consider reserving a place for reflection and productivity among a peaceful, beautiful garden setting at the Memorial Chapel: Main Chapel ($60/hour) Garden Chapel ($50/hour) Interfaith Lounge ($25/hour) Conference Room ($25/hour) Guided Labyrinth walk in the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance ($50/hour) See this link on SORC for more information: https://stamp.umd.edu/activities/student_org_resource_center_sorc
Memorial Chapel Open House
The Memorial Chapel hosts Open Houses for anyone to come and get a guided tour of the spaces as a potential rental. This Spring we are hosting Open Houses on:February 17, 12-2pmMarch 16, 3-5pmApril 20, 4-6pmMay 18, 12-2pmWe hope to see you there as you visit the Chapel and see how we can be the right fit for your event!
Mission Statement
The Memorial Chapel is a multi-faceted campus facility serving numerous on-and off- campus populations and is home to a diverse range of events and personnel. Dedicated in 1952 as a living memorial to members of the University community that gave their lives in times of war, the Memorial Chapel is the center of religious life on campus and supports all fourteen university recognized chaplaincies and their programs. In addition, it is the site for weddings, concerts, lectures, convocations, commencements and other special events throughout the year.
Host your wedding at the Memorial Chapel
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