Memorial Chapel
About Us
The Memorial Chapel offers a serene respite from the hectic pace of campus. The doors are open throughout the year to the campus community, to alumni, and to the communities beyond campus. All faiths, cultures, and ways of being are welcome in the majestic building and adjacent gardens. Dedicated on October 12, 1952, the multifaith Memorial Chapel stands in honor of members of the University of Maryland community who lost their lives serving our country in the United States Armed Forces.
Serving as the center for religious life on the campus, the Chapel is fitting venue for weddings and services of remembrance; the facility also may be rented for lectures, concerts, convocation services, and commencement ceremonies. Activities in the Chapel need not be religious in nature, but all events must respect the integrity of a place of worship.
A multifaith facility, worship services at Memorial Chapel are as varied as the 14 faith communities represented by the University of Maryland Chaplaincies. For more information on religious life and worship times please contact these campus ministries directly at https://stamp.umd.edu/visit/memorial_chapel/chaplains
Interested in a rental event? You can check availability of your desired event date by completing our non-binding reservation inquiry form.
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! For student groups, we have the following rates:
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)
Memorial Chapel Open Houses
The Memorial Chapel hosts Open Houses for anyone to come and get a guided tour of the spaces as a potential rental. This year we are hosting Open Houses on:
- September 20, 10am -12pm
- October 18, 12pm -2pm
- November 22, 2pm -4pm
- December 13, 4pm -6pm
We hope to see you there as you visit the Chapel and see how we can be the right fit for your event!
Chaplain Events
Worship on Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm, Garden Chapel.
Worship on Sundays, 6-7pm, Garden Chapel
Sunday Schedule:
- 8am: Adoration, Catholic Student Center
- 10am: Mass, Catholic Student Center
- 7:30pm: Confession, Chapel Conference Room
- 8pm: Mass, Main Chapel
Daily Mass (Monday - Friday):
- 11:30am: Confession, Chapel Conference Room
- 12pm: Mass, Main Chapel
Wednesday Mass:
- 5:30pm: Mass followed by dinner, Catholic Student Center
For more events visit: https://catholicterps.org/
Weekly Vespers
Tuesdays, 4:30pm, Garden Chapel
CSO Weekly Office Hours:
Chapel Room 2118, Tuesdays, 5:00pm or by appointment
Student Weekly Meetings:
Chapel Room 2118, Tuesdays, 5:00pm
- September 16 (Info Session)
- October 7
- November 4
- December 9
Please see the Lutheran chaplaincy page for events.
Weekly Meditations:
- Tuesdays: Pyon Su (Stamp), 6:15pm
- Thursdays: Chapel Lounge, 6pm
Conference Call Meditation:
- Tuesdays 9:30-10:30pm
- call: (978) 990-5455
- enter code: 7267777
stART: Tuesdays, 2:00pm, Chapel Lounge
Biblelogue: Tuesdays, 5pm upstairs office
En Camino: Wednesdays, 2:35pm, Chapel Lounge
Prayground: Fridays, 11am, upstairs office
Drop-In with Ann: Fridays, 12-2pm, upstairs office
Sunday Service: 5-7pm (dinner with service to follow): Hope Lutheran Church
Weekly Shabbat
Fridays, 8:15pm, at Maryland Chabad
Shabbat Lunch
Fridays, 2pm, 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 field house 0204, times change daily
Friday Jummah: 1:15 and 2:15
Asking the big ?s
A weekly dinner where we ponder faith and life while embodying loving community.
- Chapel Lounge
- 5:30-7pm
- Wednesdays
- September 3rd - December 17th
Chat and Chew with Pastor Nia!
Here's an opportunity to engage in candid, thought provoking, and encouraging conversations with Pastor Nia. Email Nia at chaniad@umd.edu or text (443) 632-8858 to set up an appointment. Let's grab lunch or our favorite snacks!
Upcoming Events
Wed. Sept. 17, 2:00 pm: University Convocation
Fri. Sept. 19, 8:00 - 9:00 pm: Late Night at the Labyrinth
Wed. Oct. 1, 12:00 - 1:00 pm: Wind Down Wednesday
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Our Mission
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.
Hours of Operation
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Chapel open only for events. Office is closed. |
| Monday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | Chapel open only for events. Office is closed. |
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An Interfaith Space on Campus
All are welcome to visit the Chapel, the surrounding gardens and the meditative labyrinth.
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Here to Support You
The Memorial Chapel supports thirteen chaplains, all dedicated to serving students from different faith traditions, ensuring they flourish spritually — as well as academically and socially — at UMD.
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Part of Your Special Day
Whether your big day will truly be BIG, or more intimate, we have the space for you! Our Main Chapel and Garden Chapel serve as wonderful traditional wedding venues, and our gardens offer something a bit more contemporary.
Learn more about holding your wedding ceremony at the Memorial Chapel.
