Memorial Chapel
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Fall Hours
Chapel Office
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Announcements
Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) Storytelling Workshop
Every military veteran has a story to tell. Come learn how to tell yours!
In this workshop you will identify experiences from your life and learn how to turn them into compelling stories.
October 16, 2024 at 5pm in the Clarice Center for Performing Arts. Hosted by UMD Student Veteran Life.
Attention UNIV100 Instructors:
The Chapel offers many resources from the beautiful Chapels to the ever-evolving Gardens, from the hidden journals to the meditative Labyrinth.
Bring your UNIV100 class for a FREE, one-hour tour of the Chapel and grounds, ending with a meditation and labyrinth walk!
Reach out to book with us at chapel@umd.edu or call (301) 314-9866.
Open Houses
Come tour the spaces before booking your wedding or group event during our monthly Open Houses:
- October 19, 2pm - 4pm
- November 16, 4pm - 6pm
- December 14, 10am - 12pm
- 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.
Spring Semester Chaplain Events
Worship: Thursdays 6:30-8pm, Garden Chapel
Sundays: 6:00pm, Main Chapel
Sunday Mass: 10am, Catholic Student Center
Sunday Evening Mass: 8pm, Main Chapel
Daily Mass (Mon-Fri): 12pm, Main Chapel
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
CSO Fall Information Session: Listening Garden to left of Garden Chapel entrance
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 5:00-6:00pm
Christian Science Thanksgiving Service: Garden Chapel
Thursday, Nov. 21, 3:00-4:00pm
CSO Weekly Office Hours: Chapel Room 2118, Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00
- September 3
- September 24
- October 1
- October 8
- October 22
- October 29
- November 5
- November 12
- November 26
- 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
- Stamp Student Union
Weekly Free Vegetarian Dinner & Meditation
- Fridays, 6-7pm
- Garden Chapel Patio
stART: Tuesdays, 2-2:45pm, Chapel Lounge
Biblelogue: Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Upstairs Office
En Camino: Wednesdays, 2:30-3:15pm, Chapel Lounge
Drop-in Office Hours: Fridays, 12pm-2pm, Upstairs Office
Weekly Shabbat
Fridays, 8pm, at Maryland Chabad
During the center's open hours until November 5th: Register to vote at Maryland Hillel.
September 6 – Freshman Shabbat
September 13 – Shabbaton 1000
September 20 – Family Weekend Shabbat Dinner
October 2-3 – Rosh Hashanah Services and Meals
October 11-12 – Yom Kippur Services and Break Fast
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
Terp HUB Dinner: Wednesdays, Chapel Lounge
Nourishing our body, our hearts and souls; Every Wednesday at 5:30pm we’ll meet in the Chapel Lounge for a meal, check-in with each other, and to ponder God’s message of love and encouragement to us throughout the semester.
- Sept 4
- Sept 11
- Sept 18
- Sept 25
- Oct 2
- Oct 9
- Oct 23
- Oct 30
- Nov 6
- Nov 13
- Nov 20
- Dec 4
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.
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