Chapel and Choir

Colour surrounds us: in the natural world, culture and religion.  In this term's sermon series we consider the impact of colour in a range of contexts, hearing from those who treat the blues, campaign on green issues , and protest in pink.  Embracing the full spectrum we explore beauty, diversity, justice and joy.   View the Michaelmas Term 2025 card. 

12 Oct: Revd Dr Helen Orchard, Chaplain and Fellow: 'Multicoloured Mysticism'

19 Oct:  Issam Kourbaj, Visual Artist: 'The Colour of Wheat'

26 Oct: Revd Dr Charlie Bączyk-Bell, Forensic Psychiatrist, Fellow in Medicine (Girton College), Associate Vicar (St John the Divine, Kennington): 'In the Hinterlands of Hope: Despair, the holy and the real'

2 Nov: Dr Ankur Barua, Head of Hindu Studies, Cambridge University: 'Polarity in Hinduism'   

9 Nov: Will McCallum, Co-Executive Director and Head of Oceans, Greenpeace: 'Greener, Healthier, Peaceful Planet'       

16 Nov: Christopher Lorde, HSPS Student, Christ's College: 'Justice and Race'

23 Nov: Natalie Sabanadze: Senior Research Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House.  Formerly, Head of Georgian Mission and Georgian Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg:  'The Colour Revolutions'

30 Nov: Anticipating Joy: The Advent Carol Service

Other special services this term include A Choral Requiem for All Souls' Day (30 October, 1815) at which the choir will sing the Faure Requiem.          

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.