The College Chapel

Chapel


 

The Chapel is open every day from 9am until 8pm. You are very welcome to come in and sit, look around, or stop for prayer or contemplation.

In term time, services are available in person and online. Details of services can be found in the term card. For the latest details, see our Facebook or Instagram pages.

 

Regular Services during University Term: 

 

Daily Evening Prayer

Monday–Friday 5pm (Except Thursday)

A simple service with a hymn, psalm, and reading, using words from various Christian Traditions. On Thursdays this service is replaced by Evensong with the Choir at 6.15pm

 

Gregorian Chant Compline (Night Prayer)

Tuesday 8.30pm Lasts around 25 mins.

A simple service of prayer before sleep, sung to simple music.

 

Holy Communion*

Thursday 12.30pm Last around 35 minutes.

All are welcome to this service led by the Anglican Chaplain;
Baptised christians of any denomination are welcome to receive communion.

*Please note that Holy Communion is currently suspended until our new Anglican Chaplain begins in the summer term

 

Choral Evensong

Thursday 6.15pm Lasts around 45 minutes
Choral Evensong with the Choir of Royal Holloway: in person and online.

Lunchtime Catholic Mass*

Friday 12.30pm

*Please note Catholic Services are currently suspended while we recruit a new Catholic Chaplain. Regular Masses are held at The Church of the Assumption of our Lady (10 mins walk from the Chapel in Englefield Green).

 

Sunday Evening Inclusive Worship*

Sunday 6pm Lasts around 45 minutes. 
For Christians of all denominations, with regular guest speakers.

*Please note that Sunday worship is currently suspended until our new Anglican Chaplain begins in the summer term 2024


Catholic Mass.*

Sunday 7.30pm Lasts around an hour.

*Please note Catholic services are currently suspended while we recruit a new Catholic Chaplain* Regular Masses are held at The Church of the Assumption of our Lady (10 mins walk from the Chapel in Englefield Green).

 

 

Contact Us

Please be aware that many of our team work part time and term time only.

Anglican Chaplain (from 29 April 2024)
Revd Daniel Walker
Founder's East 158

Roman Catholic Chaplain 
Under recruitment
Founder's East 156

Muslim Chaplain (part-time)
Mr Nisar Shaikh
nisar.shaikh@royalholloway.ac.uk
Founder's East 158

Chaplaincy & Weddings Co-ordinator
Jackie Barber
chaplaincy @rhul.ac.uk
Founder's East 156
Tel: 01784 443950

 

Chapel Term Card

Click here to see what's going on in the chapel this term.

 

Accessibility

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