Welcome to Jesus College Chapel
Jesus College Chapel exists for the glory of God, and has been used for worship since the twelfth century. It is open during the day for prayer and quietness, and all members of the College community, whatever their religious beliefs, are welcome to visit the Chapel and to attend any of the services, taking from them what they can. The Anglican tradition is designed to be accessible to those from a wide range of backgrounds. The two Choirs enrich the worship of the Chapel at four evensongs each week, and for these more formal occasions members of the College are encouraged to wear their gowns.
Sunday Services :
9.30 am - College Eucharist
This simple said service of Holy Communion lasts half an hour or so and is followed by breakfast in D1. All those accustomed to receiving communion in their own churches are welcome to do so in the College Chapel.
6 pm - Choral Evensong
The sermon at this service is generally given by a guest preacher, whom you may meet over drinks in the Prioress's Room afterwards before Formal Hall. Details of the Sunday Evening Preachers can be found on the Chapel Card.
Weekday Services :
Weekday services are held twice daily during term time at the times indicated below :
Morning Prayer :
8.30 am - Monday - Saturday
Evening Prayer :
6.30 pm - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Choral Evensong :
6.30 pm - Tuesday (Men & Women), Thursday & Saturday (Men & Boys)
Special Services :
All at 6.30 pm unless otherwise indicated.
| Friday 2 October | Choral Evensong for Graduate Freshers |
| Tuesday 6th October | Matriculation Evensong |
| Thursday 8th October | Matriculation Evensong |
| Saturday 10th October | Sung Eucharist for the beginning of the ministry of the new Chaplain (3pm) |
| Friday 16th October | Compline by candlelight (9:30 pm) |
| Thursday 29th October | Corporate Communion |
| Friday 30th October | Compline by candlelight (9:30 pm) |
| Saturday 31st October | Sung Eucharist in All Saints’ Church for the Eve of All Saints’ |
| Monday 2nd November | Sung Eucharist with Commemoration of the Faithful Departed for All Souls (8 pm) |
| Sunday 8th November | Service of Remembrance (10:55 am) |
| Friday 27th November | Compline by candlelight (9:30 pm) |
| Thursday 3rd December | Carols by candlelight before Christmas Dinner |
| Friday 4th December | Carols by candlelight before final Formal Hall |
| Wednesday 9th December | Concert with the Chapel Choirs and the Britten Sinfonia (Christmas music by Benjamin Britten, 7.30 pm) |
| Saturday 12th December | Choir parents’ Carol Service (5pm) |
| Sunday 13th December | Fellows’ and Staff Carol Service (5 pm) |
Nano-sermons :
On Tuesdays at Choral Evensong there will be the opportunity to hear members of the student body preach for no longer than five minutes each.
Collections :
Collections this term will be divided between Jimmy's Nightshelter and the Children's Society.
Other Information :
Chapel Card - Michaelmas Term 2009 [
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