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.
Michaelmas Term Sermon Series Theme – ‘Solidarity’ (see more details in Chapel Card)
Tuesday 6 October
6.15pm Matriculation Service
Preacher: The Chaplain
Thursday 8 October (and following Thursdays 15, 22 & 29 October; 5, 12, 19 & 26 November)
12 noon Said Eucharist
Friday 9 October (and following Fridays 16 & 23 October; 6, 13, 20 & 27 November)
9pm Choral Compline (by candlelight)
Sunday 11 October (Trinity 19)
5.45pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: The Dean of Chapel
Wednesday 14 October (and following Wednesdays: 21 & 28 October; 4, 11, 18 & 25 November)
6.30pm Choral Evensong
Sunday 18 October (Luke the Evangelist)
5.45pm Choral Evensong, followed by Chapel Supper in Old Hall (booking via UPay essential)
Preacher: Dame Menna Rawlings (President)
Sunday 25 October (Bible Sunday)
5.45pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: The Chaplain
Friday 30 October (anticipating All Souls’)
9pm Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for the Faithful Departed, with choral performance of Duruflé’s Requiem
Sunday 1 November (All Saints)
5.45pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: Fr Gregory Pearson OP (Dominican Priory of St Michael the Archangel, Cambridge)
Sunday 8 November (Remembrance Sunday)
10.50am Service of Remembrance and Reconciliation
Preacher: The Dean of Chapel
5.45pm Contemplative service
Sunday 15 November (2 before Advent)
5.45pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: The Revd Nicola Vidamour (Director of Reflective Pastoral Supervision, Wesley House, Cambridge)
Sunday 22 November (Christ the King)
5.45pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: Pastor Maria Fihl (Folkekirke for Internationals, Copenhagen)
Sunday 29 November (Advent Sunday)
6pm Advent Carol Service
Preacher: The Dean of Chapel
Wednesday 2 December
6pm Christmas Carol Service
Preacher: The Chaplain
Wednesday 9 December
6pm Staff Carol Service
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.
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.
Vigil for Peace – Fridays, 12.00-12.30pm [Faith Centre]
Silent gathering with no words, no agenda, save a commitment to peace.
Christian Union Bible Study – Saturdays, 5.30-6.30pm [Faith Centre]
A gathering of Christians from different backgrounds across Queens’ and Corpus. 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 (2026-27): Sam Trueman (sdt49)
George Phillips Junior Organ Scholar (2026-27): Noah Davis (nad64)
Official Fellow, Dean of Chapel, Head of Welfare/ HAO
Official Fellow, College Chaplain
Bye-Fellow, Director of Music
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