Termcard

We extend a warm welcome to members of the public to join members of the Magdalene community in our Chapel for services.

We look forward to welcoming you, whatever your tradition, denomination or beliefs. Please note, services do not take place outside of University Term. 

The Chapel is a welcoming community offering space, worship and events open to all of any faith or none.

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Holy Communion
9 am
A simple service followed by a free breakfast.

Choral Evensong
6 pm
A traditional service with glorious music from the Choir and thoughtful sermons from invited preachers, followed by drinks in Benson Hall.

Morning Prayer
Tuesday to Friday, 8.30 am

Choral Evensong
Thursdays, 6.15–6.50pm
15 October to 26 November, except not on 12 November
A beautiful Choral service with the Choir (no sermon)

Candlelit Compline
Wednesday 21 October and 18 November, 9.30 pm
Ancient plainchant sung in the dark; then port and hot chocolate

Welcome to Chapel
Sunday 4 October, 9 am, Holy Communion
Relaxed welcome to Chapel in Freshers’ Week, followed by free breakfast

Matriculation Service
Monday 5 October, 6.15-6.45 pm
Celebrate a new season of life at Magdalene with music from the Choir

Visiting Choir
Tuesday 20 October, 6.15 pm
The Schola Cantorum of King’s College School sing Evensong

All Souls Service
Thursday 5 November, 6.15 pm
Faure’s Requiem and candles to commend to God those who have died

Act of Remembrance
Sunday 8 November, 6 pm

College Communion and Chapel Curry
Wednesday 11 November, 6.15 pm
All denominations welcome; followed by a curry feast in Hall

Advent Carol Service
Sunday 29 November, 6 pm

Christmas Carol Service
Thursday 3 December, 6 pm at St Giles’ Church, CB3 0AQ

At Evensong on Sundays this term, some sermons explore the theme of ‘Translation’ to mark the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale’s translation of the New Testament into English. Come and reflect on the transforming power of words, the gift of Scripture, the way we hear, and the call to speak.

The College Choir’s Music List for Services is available in the Chapel. Our Collections this term support ‘Embrace the Middle East’.

11 October
The Dean of Chapel

18 October
Lamorna Ash
Writer

24 October - Bible Sunday
The Reverend Dr Hueston Finlay
Dean of King’s College; former Dean of Magdalene

1 November - All Saints
Celebrating William Tyndale’s New Testament
Dr Simone Maghenzani
Dame Marilyn Strathern College Associate Professor in History, Girton College

8 November - Remembrance Sunday
The Master

15 November
Professor Alison Jack
Professor of Bible and Literature and Principal of New College

22 November
Professor Boyle FBA
Emeritus Schröder Professor of German

29 November
Advent Carol Service