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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Reservations- Student Groups & Departments  

To request information about availability, room rental fees, and the reservation process, please contact our office and speak to one of our Event Managers, via email at chapel@umd.edu or phone at 301.314.9866. 

Weddings & Special Events 

Whether you're a bride looking for the perfect ceremony spot or just looking for a great place to host a meeting, lecture, concert, baptism, or any other special event, the Memorial Chapel is just the place for you! NEW!  When booking with both the Chapel as your wedding venue and the Stamp Student Union as your reception site, receive a 10% discount from both venues!! Contact our Reservations Office at 301-314-9866 or chapel@umd.edu for pricing, availability and more information! Visit out wedding website at weddings.umd.edu.

Chaplains Weekly Programs – Spring 2019

Baptist Connection – Jess Senasack

Worship, Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Garden Chapel
Email: umdbcm@gmail.com
Website: www.umdbcm.com
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Black Ministries-Dr. Haywood Robinson

I Worship, Sundays, 10:30am-11:30am, Main Chapel
Email: chapel@umd.edu

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Catholic Chaplaincy-Fr. Rob Walsh

Weekday Mass, Monday – Fridays, 12:00-12:30pm, Main Chapel

Weekend Mass, Sundays, 8:00pm - 9:00pm, Main Chapel

Email: connect@catholicterps.org     Website: catholicterps.org

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Episcopal Chaplaincy- Rev. Kristen Pitts

Book/Bible Study (6:00-6:45 pm), Prayer Service (7 pm), and Free dinner (after service), Tuesdays 

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, College Park, MD

Email: umd@edow.org

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Lutheran Campus Ministry- Rev. Ray Ranker 

En Camino, Wednesdays, 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Lounge 

Hindu Chaplaincy- Kiran Sankla

Bhakti Meditation, Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm, Lounge

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 Muslim Prayer Service- Tarif Shraim

 Jummah, Fridays, 12:15pm and 1:15pm, Nyumburu Cultural Center

Hallaqa, Wednesdays, 5:30pm, Musallah (Cole Activities Center)

Website: cmlmd.org

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Orthodox Christian -- Father Kosmas Karavellas

Worship, Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00pm, Garden Chapel

Email: Fatherkosmas@schgochurch.org
Website: www.schgochurch.org/
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United Campus Ministry - Rev. Holly Ulmer

Worship, Study, and Dinner, Sundays, 6-7:15pm, Garden Chapel & Lounge 

Email: ulmer@umd.edu
Website: www.ucmcollegepark.org/
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United Methodist Chaplaincy -- Rev. Brett Pinder

Sunday Worship, 12:30 pm Garden Chapel

Breaking Bread Meal and Game Night, Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Lounge 

Email: BPinder2@UMD.Edu       
Website: http://umdmethodists.org

Christian Science Chaplaincy - Mr. Robert Snyder

Christian Science Discussion, Tuesdays, November 13 and 27, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Room 2116

Other Special Special Programs 

CAFH Monday Meditations

Join us every Monday 6:00 -7:00pm to learn and practice meditation. In each meeting we will practice meditation and dialogue about ways to incorporate meditation into our busy daily lives. Keep calm and unfold! This event is free.
Sponsored by Cafh, a path of spiritual unfolding: www.cafh.org

For more information, please contact Francisca Saavedra at saavedra@umd.edu

"There is a Solution"

These meetings are held in the Chapel's Conference Room from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Thursdays! 

Main Chapel, Garden Chapel and Gardens: Open for Reflection-Need a place to decompress, meditate, or pray? Come by the Main or the Garden (West) Chapels, typically open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. The interfaith Tree of Life has been permanently installed in the Garden  Chapel; all are invited to visit the space to admire this sacred work of art and to take time to pray, relax, and reflect. The Garden of Reflection and Remembrance is also available during daylight hours, and equally as welcoming and relaxing

Garden Grant- Host Your Event for Free-Apply today for a $250 to supplement an event or initiative that features the Chapel's Garden of Reflection and Remembrance and/or Chapel Labyrinth. Funds may be used by UMD student organizations or departments, or off-campus organizations to supplement Chapel rentals, honoraria, supplies, marketing, or food. For a grant application, email dmchugh@umd.edu or call 301-314-9893. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed within one week.