The Chapel

Services

Compline (Evening Prayer)

Compline is a short reflective service by candlelight marking the end of the day led by the chaplain and members of the choir. It takes place on Tuesdays at 9pm (after Hall), normally in weeks 2 and 6.

Evensong

During term time, Evensong is on Sundays from 6pm to 7pm and on Thursdays from 6.15pm to 7pm. There is no sermon on Thursdays.

Informal Holy Communion

Informal Holy Communion is offered occasionally throughout term.

Roman Catholic Mass

A Roman Catholic Mass is usually held on Friday of week 4 at 6pm.

Worship

With the exception of the Roman Catholic Mass, all services in Chapel are according to the rites of the Church of England. The main formal services take the form of Choral Evensong (Book of Common Prayer).  The services are led by the Chaplain and the Choir and include sung liturgy, Bible readings, prayer, a choir anthem or motet, a hymn and, on Sundays, there is a sermon. Preachers are drawn from different Christian traditions.

After Sunday Evensong there are drinks at the back of the Chapel and you are encouraged to stay and chat.

If you would like to help in Chapel, do come and have a chat with the Chaplain. 

From time to time walks, meals and other gatherings are arranged for members of the Chapel community though everyone is welcome to attend. 

The Chaplain can provide a confidential listening ear to any member of the College. Whilst members of the College come to chat because they have something particular on their mind, others come because they simply like a break from their studies.

It can be hard dealing with bereavement especially when you are away from home. For those in the College community who might find it helpful, I can arrange private memorial services in the Chapel for those who wish to remember loved ones.

In order to avoid double-booking, it is essential that everyone wishing to book the Chapel follow the established procedures.

Protocols on the use of the Chapel and booking guidance can be downloaded here.

Current and former members of St Peter’s College are welcome to contact the Chaplain to discuss the possibility of a wedding service in the Chapel. Wedding services in Chapel take place according to the rites of the Church of England: they are by special licence issued by the Archbishop of Canterbury. If you are interested in getting married in College Chapel please contact the Chaplain at least nine months in advance of the proposed date of the service. A wedding is a public service and would normally take place in your local parish church in the community of which you are a part. For information on getting married in your parish church please click here.