Christian Holy Week Activities
Friday, April 19:
Catholic Confession, 11am - 1pm, Small Chapel
Good Friday Time of Reflection, noon - 3pm, Garden Chapel
Sunday, April 21: I Worship Easter Services, 10:30am, Main Chapel
All Wedding & Other Events Open House Dates:
Apr 20- 9am -12pm
May 10 - 4pm-6pm
May 18 - 9am-12pm
Whether you are planning a large celebration or intimate affair, consider choosing the University of MarylandMemorial Chapel for the location of your wedding !
Anyone is welcome to reserve space in Memorial Chapel regardless of their affiliation to the University. We can accommodate weddings of twenty to 600 guests. All are welcome!
Visit our wedding website (weddings.umd.edu) for more information!
The Memorial Chapel is a multi-faceted campus facility, and is an ideal location for concerts, lectures, meetings, convocations, commencements and everything in between.
This is the perfect opportunity to see or revisit any of our spaces:
- Main Chapel
- Garden Chapel
- Lounge
- Conference Room
- Bridal Suite
- Garden & Labyrinth
WHO Will Be Here: A member of our staff, will be here to give you a tour, show you where guests will park, and answer any questions relating to set-up/arrival/departure and decor.
HOW To RSVP: This event is absolutely free but we ask that if you plan on attending, you give us a call at
301-314-9866 or email (
chapel@umd.edu).
Please do not hesitate to email back or call the office, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5pm, with any questions. Have a wonderful day!
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
Phone: 301-405-8448
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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
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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.