Organ Recitals 26 May - 23 June 2021
Please join us on 26 May at 1.10pm for the first of a series of organ recitals from the Chapel by the University Organist, Kevin Bowyer.
All recitals will be streamed via Chapel Choir YouTube
Tuesday 20th April 6pm: Interfaith Service of Hope and Remembrance
Join us on Tuesday 20th April at 6pm via Zoom when the University Interfaith Chaplains will share their hopes for the future and reflections on the devastating effect of the pandemic over the past year.
Srihari Vallabhajousula, Honorary Hindu Chaplain
Rev Linda Haggerstone, Honorary LGBTQ+ Chaplain
Ravinder Kaur Nijjar, Honorary Sikh Chaplain
Mandy Evans Ewing, Honorary Humanist Chaplain
Rev Liz Johnston Blyth, Honorary Assistant Church of Scotland Chaplain
Shoket Aksi, Honorary Muslim Chaplain
Rev Roger Sturrock, Honorary Church of Scotland Chaplain
Chapel Services and Events - April - June 2021
Taizé Music and Prayers
Tuesday 4 May, and Tuesday 1 June, 6pm
Reflective services from the Taize community, with prayer and song led by Rev Dr.Carolyn Kelly, University Chaplain with the University Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
Streamed via Chaplaincy YouTube
Big Hymn Sing In
Sunday 13 June, 4pm
Our annual community hymn-singing event returns for its second year online.
See Chapel Choir website to sign up.
Service for the Commemoration of Benefactors
Wednesday 16 June, 9.45am
An online service broadcast from the Chapel to celebrate and give thanks.
The University’s normal Commemoration Day events will not take place in 2021
Streamed via Chaplaincy YouTube
Monday 21 June, 9pm
Requiem for Solstice
Annual University Chapel Choir concert by candlelight, marking the longest day of the year. Conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
Streamed via Chapel Choir YouTube
Christian Morning Weekday Prayer Service via Zoom
Monday 19 April - Friday 28 May, 8.45 - 8.55am
Please contact Chaplaincy for Zoom link: chaplaincy@glasgow.ac.uk
Until further notice, all prayer services will take place online.
Individual Prayer and Contemplation
Due to the current restrictions, the Chapel is closed. However, we hope you will join us for Services and Events online.
Looking for a supportive conversation? Book an appointment with one of our Chaplains
Pastoral and Spiritual Care
Looking for a supportive conversation? Our team of Chaplains are available for confidential chats on any matter concerning you.
Book an appointment here or via MyGlasgow for students Appointment Booking Service.
Meet our Chaplains via the Chaplaincy YouTube Channel:
Chaplain to the University
Reverend Dr Carolyn Kelly
Honorary Humanist Chaplain
Mandy Evans Ewing
Honorary Muslim Chaplain
Shoket Aksi
Honorary Hindu Chaplain
Srihari Vallabhajousula
Honorary Church of Scotland Chaplain Rev
Professor Roger Sturrock
Honorary Assistant Church of Scotland
Chaplain
Rev. Elizabeth Johnston Blyth
Video to follow
Honorary LGBTQ+ Chaplain
Rev Linda Haggerstone
Honorary Sikh Chaplain
Ravinder Kaur Nijjar
Honorary URC Chaplain
Rev Andy Braunston
Honorary Roman Catholic Chaplain
Father Ross Campbell
Honorary Jewish Chaplains
Rabbi Aharon Lemberger
Hodaya Lemberger
Video to follow
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE - Coronavirus outbreak: information for students and staff
Pastoral and Spiritual Care: Looking for a supportive conversation? Our team of Chaplains are available for confidential chats on any matter concerning you.
Book an appointment here or via MyGlasgow for Students Appointment Booking Service.
Useful Links:
Coronavirus outbreak: information for students and staff
Advice for looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak
Emergency and crisis support
Welcome to the Chaplaincy!
Spiritual Life in the Chapel
- Christian Morning Prayer
Monday - Friday 08:45 - 08:55 via Zoom
Please contact Chaplaincy for Zoom link: chaplaincy@glasgow.ac.uk
- Individual Prayer and Contemplation
Due to the current restrictions the Chapel is closed. Please join us online for Services and events. Download Chapel Schedule 2021 - Semester 2 for details.
View previous Chapel Services
Tuesday 23 March, 6pm
Choral Contemplations
University Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
March 16 Tuesday, 6pm
Vespers: prayer, reflection on scripture and music for contemplation
Led by Rev Dr.Carolyn Kelly, University Chaplain with the University Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music
March 14 Sunday, 11am
University Cathedral Service
March 9 Tuesday
Choral Contemplations
University Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
Tuesday 2 March
Taizé Music and Prayers
Led by Rev Dr.Carolyn Kelly, University Chaplain with the University Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
Tuesday 23 February
Choral Contemplations:Bute Hall Windows-Doctors of the Church
Online via Chapel Choir YouTube and Facebook
Wednesday 17 Feb
Ash Wednesday Service Coronach: Lenten Lamentation
A service of music and reflection to begin the Christian season of Lent
Tuesday 16 February
Vespers: prayer, reflection on scripture and music for contemplation
Led by Rev Dr.Carolyn Kelly, University Chaplain with the University Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
Tuesday 9 February Choral Contemplations
Online via Chapel Choir YouTube and Facebook
Tuesday 2 February Taizé Music and Prayers
Led by Rev Dr.Carolyn Kelly, University Chaplain with the University Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
Tuesday 26 January Choral Contemplations: Bute Hall Windows I - Robert Burns
University Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
Tuesday 19 January Vespers: prayer, reflection on scripture and music for contemplation
Led by Rev Dr.Carolyn Kelly, University Chaplain with the University Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
Tuesday 12 January Taizé Music and Prayers
Led by Rev Dr.Carolyn Kelly, University Chaplain with the University Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
Sunday 13 December Service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday 6 December Madrigirls Advent Service
Tuesday 1 December Taizé Music and Prayers
Led by Rev Dr.Carolyn Kelly, University Chaplain with the University Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
Tuesday 17 November, 18:00 Vespers: prayer, reflection on scripture and music for contemplation
Sunday 15 November 08:10 Sunday Worship Radio 4
Rev Dr Doug Gay, Principal of Trinity College, Glasgow, and Rev Dr Carolyn Kelly, Chaplain to Glasgow University explore the mixed feelings experienced when faith has to reckon with the complexities of life on Radio 4 at 08:10 Sunday 15 November.
Tuesday 3 November 18:00 - Taizé Music and Prayers.
Led by Rev Dr Carolyn Kelly, University Chaplain with the Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music
Explore Taizé
Tuesday 20 October 18:00 - Vespers: prayer, reflection on scripture and music for contemplation.
Led by Rev Dr Carolyn Kelly, University Chaplain with the Chapel Choir conducted by Katy Cooper, Director of Chapel Music.
The Road to Emmaus: part 1.
Online service from the University of Glasgow Chaplain, Rev Dr Carolyn Kelly.
This Too Shall Pass: Reflections on the Emmaus Road, part 2
Online service from the University of Glasgow Chaplain, Rev Dr Carolyn Kelly.
Stay With Us: Reflections on the Emmaus Road, part 3
Online service from the University of Glasgow Chaplain, Rev Dr Carolyn Kelly.
Chapel Music
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13 Apr
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12 Jan
Chapel Choir Concerts 2021 - Semester 2 (January 26 – June 21)
The University Chapel Choir continue with their series of superb concerts during Semester 2 conducted by Katy Lavinia Cooper, Director of Chapel Music. During the current pandemic restrictions, all concerts are available online via Chapel Choir YouTube and Facebook
News & events
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24 Oct
Memorial Garden - remembering our people
By 2019, 755 crosses filled the Memorial Garden next to the Quincentenary Ceremonial Gates on University Avenue to commemorate University members who died in World War 1. In time for Remembrance Sunday 2020 the garden was redesigned by Billy Bell, Gardener, Estates and Buildings. -
26 Aug
Call and Response: The University of Glasgow and Slavery
With regret, due to advice on the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chapel has been closed until further notice. The exhibition in the Chapel centres around collection responses rather than the books and objects held in University of Glasgow Library, Special Collections.
