Choral services are currently suspended for the vacation (20 June – 5 October inclusive), and will resume for the Matriculation Service to welcome the new intake of students on Tuesday 6 October 2026.
The Chapel continues to function as a place of daily prayer, and to offer space for stillness and contemplation, besides hosting concerts, weddings and other special occasions. Silence Prayer at 8am, followed by Morning Prayer at 8.30am will be offered on weekdays through most of July, August and September, except during the College’s closed period (22-31 August, inclusive).
All services are held in Chapel unless otherwise stated.
Sunday 26 April (Easter 4)
5.45pm Choral Evensong with Commemoration of Benefactors
Preacher: The Dean of Chapel
Tuesday 28 April
5.30pm Choral Evensong sung by the King’s College School ‘Schola Cantorum’
Wednesday 29 April
6.30pm Choral Evensong
Thursday 30 May
12.00pm Said Eucharist
Friday 1 May
9pm Choral Compline (by candlelight)
Sunday 3 May (Easter 5)
5.45pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: The Revd Graham Stevenson (Chaplain, Ridley Hall, Cambridge)
Sunday 10 May (Easter 6)
5.45pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: The Revd Jack Ryan (Chaplaincy Assistant, Fisher House Catholic Chaplaincy)
Thursday 14 May (Ascension Day)
12.00pm Said Eucharist with homily, followed by lunch in the Faith Centre (FF8)
Sunday 17 May (Sunday after Ascension)
5.45pm Choral Evensong, sung jointly with Homerton College Choir
Preacher: The Revd Ceri Payne (Associate Vicar, Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, Cambridge)
Sunday 24 May (Pentecost)
5.45pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: The Revd Peter Kashouris (Rector, ‘The Three Saints’ – Coxhoe, Durham St Oswald, Keloe & Shincliffe, Diocese of Durham)
Sunday 31 May (Trinity Sunday)
5.45pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: Father Taylor Wilton-Morgan (Assistant Priest, Parish Church of St Bartholomew the Great, London)
Sunday 7 June (Trinity 1)
5.45pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: The Dean of Chapel
Sunday 14 June (Trinity 2)
5.45pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: Adam Hill (Q2025) (Ordinand in training, Westcott House, Cambridge)
Wednesday 1 July
6.45pm Graduation Service
Preacher: The Chaplain
Full Term only
Sunday, 5.45pm – Choral Evensong
Our flagship service, following the Book of Common Prayer, with hymns and a choral anthem, readings from the Bible, and a sermon on this term’s theme of Prayer (one of the College’s two statutory objects, along with Education).
Monday – Friday, 8am – Silent Prayer
25 minutes of silent space to dwell at the still point.
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – Morning Prayer
A short said service of Bible readings and prayers to start the day.
Wednesday, 6.30pm – Choral Evensong
Book of Common Prayer service of prayers, readings, sung psalms, canticles and anthems, with no sermon.
Thursday, 12pm – Said Eucharist
A simple service of Holy Communion, with a short homily.
Friday, 9pm – Choral Compline
A meditative service of Night Prayer with plainchant and a choral anthem by candlelight.
Vigil for Peace – Mondays, 12.00-12.30pm [Faith Centre]
Silent gathering with no words, no agenda, save a commitment to peace.
Woolly Wednesday – Wednesdays, 4-6pm [Faith Centre]
BYO project; come and learn a new skill; discover a great way to relax.
Wool, needles, hooks & patterns all provided.
Cobweb Walks – Thursdays, 1.00-1.45pm
Meet at the P’lodge for a short walk to blow away the cobwebs at a low energy point in the week.
Christian Union Bible Study – Saturdays, 5.30-6.30pm [Faith Centre]
A gathering of Christians from different backgrounds across Queens’. Contact the reps for details (@queens.cu)
Michaelmas & Lent Terms only:
Organ Recitals – Saturdays, 1.15-2.00pm [Chapel]
Performances by in-house and guest organists on the renowned Binns instrument built for Queens’ Chapel in 1891.
The Dean of Chapel: The Revd Tim Harling (tch42@cam.ac.uk) is available to students, staff and fellows throughout the year. Do feel free to drop in and see him to talk about anything – big or small – in a confidential, supportive and inclusive environment. He can be found in his room (S4, Dokett building), in Chapel or by email.
The Chaplain: The Revd Anna Jones (chaplain@queens.cam.ac.uk) is here to lend an ear to all members of college and staff, and to pray for the community and the wider world. Come and find her in Chapel, in FF8 (Cripps Court), or get in touch by email.
Director of Music: Nicholas Morris (dom@queens.cam.ac.uk). Nick directs the Chapel Choir and supports the wider musical life of the college. Contact him by email, or call into his office in FF8 (Cripps Court).
Aliki Vatikioti Senior Organ Scholar (2025-26): Zane Soonawalla (zs426)
George Phillips Junior Organ Scholar (2025-26): Sam Trueman (sdt49)
Ordinand on attachment (2025-26): Adam Hill (Westcott House)
Official Fellow, Dean of Chapel, Head of Welfare/ HAO
Official Fellow, College Chaplain
Bye-Fellow, Director of Music
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