Chapel and Choir

Play is not a trivial matter. It is a fundamental means of human exploration and expression: a medium through which we engage with our creativity, aspirations and limits.  We play alone, or in community, through sport and art, dance and drama, and all manner of games and gaming.  What better theme for the exam term when our favourite play can be a welcome distraction and de-stressor.   View the Easter Term 2025 card. 

4 May: Revd Dr Helen Orchard, Chaplain and Fellow: 'Christianity: Just clever Cosplay?'

11 May: Prof Jenny Gibson, Professor of Neurodiversity and Developmental Psychology, Cambridge University: 'Developmental Play and Neurodiversity'

18 May: Revd Simon Archer (aka 'The Gaming Vicar'), Priest-in-charge, Arbory and Castletown: 'God and Gaming'

25 May: Revd Russell Dewhurst, Acting Archdeacon of Chichester: 'No more missing pieces: God, board games and the completion of all things'   

1 Jun: Revd Matt Baker, Pastoral Support Director for English Football and Chaplain to Charlton Athletic FC: 'Faith and Football'       

8 Jun: Canon Dr Samuel Wells, Vicar, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Visiting Professor of Christian Ethics, Kings College London: 'Godly Play'

15 Jun: The Chaplain: 'Playing with the Trinity: A 4-person game'

Other special services this term include Ascension Anthems from a high place at 8.15am on 29 May, and a Festal Choral Eucharist for Corpus Christi at 6.15pm on 19th June.          

The Chapel stands in First Court, at the heart of the college, as a place of worship, reflection and enquiry. It is also a focus for the college community, where all are welcome. The Chapel is open every day, for those seeking a time of quietness, or to pray.  For those who prefer a non-Christian space to pray and reflect the college also has a Multi-Faith Prayer Room near the library, to which there is 24 hour access.

Christ's College has one of the finest mixed-voice choirs in Cambridge and, during Term, the Choir enriches the worship of the Chapel by singing Evensong on Thursdays (6.30pm) and Sundays (6pm). Coming to Evensong is a wonderful way to hear the Choir, explore spirituality, and get to know a lively community of students, staff and Fellows.

The Chapel is used for a variety of services in Full Term, and weddings during the University vacation.  It is also used for musical events and rehearsals during term-time.  All services and events that use the Chapel space (including any visiting speakers or performers) are managed by the Chaplain.  Please contact her on chaplain@christs.cam.ac.uk for details.