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Memorial Chapel

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Feeding the Spirit
Creating an elegant wedding setting
Save the Music
Providing Space for Events
Remembering our Veterans
Encouraging Interfaith Conversation
Encouraging a natural time-out
Honoring Maryland
Beautiful Chapel Garden view
April Iftar Dinners
Ramadan Fasts

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Fall Hours

Chapel Office 

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm


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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Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Awards
 

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