Christian Holiday Services

Christmas Services

53rd annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols
Sun., Dec. 6, 2026, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Cannon Memorial Chapel
In partnership with the Department of Music, the Chaplaincy will hold the 52nd annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sun., Dec. 6, 2026, in the Chapel. Two services will be offered - one at 5 p.m. and one at 8 p.m. The University's Schola Cantorum will present new and familiar Christmas carols and anthems in the tradition of the "Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" that was first held at King's College Chapel in Cambridge, England, on Christmas Eve 1918. The services conclude with the lighting of candles by the congregation and the singing of "Silent Night." Prelude music will begin 20 minutes before each service. 

Please note: The doors will open one hour before each service. Tickets are not required, and seating for both services is on a first come, first served basis. Because this service includes candles, we do monitor the capacity closely. The 5 p.m. service tends to be standing room only. Should we reach capacity, guests will be offered the opportunity to attend the 8 p.m. service. For guests who have availability to attend the later service, we encourage them to do so. 

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday Service
Wed., Feb. 10, 2027, 5-6 p.m.
Cannon Memorial Chapel

The service will include the blessing and imposition of ashes. 

Holy Week and Easter Services

Palm Sunday Mass

Sun., March 21, 2027, 5-6 p.m.
Cannon Memorial Chapel

Mass will begin with the blessing of palms and procession.

Good Friday Service

Fri., March 26, 2027, 12:30-1 p.m.
Cannon Memorial Chapel

The service will include a reading of the last seven words of Jesus.

Easter Sunrise Service

Sun., March 28, 2027, 6:45-7:30 a.m.
Columbarium and Memorial Garden

The sunrise service will include scriptures, prayers, traditional Easter hymns, and a brief sermon. A light breakfast reception will follow in the Wilton Center Multifaith Room.

Easter Mass

Sun., March 28, 2027, 5-6 p.m.
Cannon Memorial Chapel

Join us for uplifting worship with piano, choir and instrumentalists to celebrate the Resurrection.