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.

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.