Merton College Chapel

Merton College Chapel Merton College Chapel provides a place for worship and quiet reflection for Members of the College and Visitors. All are welcome to join us.

Merton College Chapel is open to all and welcomes visitors and Members of College. The Chapel is part of the Church of England but the daily offering of worship is sustained by Christians from many different traditions. The main service of the week is at 5.45pm on Sundays. Alternating between Choral Evensong and a Choral Eucharist (Holy Communion), the College Choir sings at this service. The Sund

ay morning service starts at 9am and lasts for half an hour. Weekday services:
8.15am Morning Prayer (Monday to Friday)
12.30pm Eucharist (Tuesday)
6.00pm Choral Vespers (Monday)
6.15pm Choral Evensong (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
9.30pm Night Prayer (Thursday)

As well as services, there are many concerts and events that take place in the Chapel. In addition to the many services, the chaplaincy hosts a number of discussion groups that are open to all members of the community. The Chapel is home to the Dobson Organ. Designed and built by the American firm Dobson Pipe Organ Builders from Iowa in the US, It was dedicated by the Bishop of Oxford in April 2014. The Chapel has its own team of volunteers to read, serve and steward at services. If you would like to read or serve please contact the Chaplain ([email protected]). The College Chaplain, the Revd Canon Dr Simon Jones, is happy to speak in confidence with any member of College (regardless of religious affiliation) concerning any matter. As well as being responsible for services, the Chaplain also co-ordinated the welfare provision in College and convenes the Student Support Committee.

Join us in Chapel at 5.45pm this evening for a choral service including music by Francisco Guerrero and Tomas Luis de Vi...
07/06/2026

Join us in Chapel at 5.45pm this evening for a choral service including music by Francisco Guerrero and Tomas Luis de Victoria. All welcome!

Join us at 1.15pm today for an organ recital by Colin Walsh. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C minor BWV 546Franck: Choral no...
04/06/2026

Join us at 1.15pm today for an organ recital by Colin Walsh.
Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C minor BWV 546
Franck: Choral no 1 in E
Langlais: Communion from Suite Medievale

All wlecome! Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RRz5JrF5l0

All are welcome in Chapel tonight at 5.45pm for Choral Evensong, which will include canticles by Charles Wood & Howell's...
17/05/2026

All are welcome in Chapel tonight at 5.45pm for Choral Evensong, which will include canticles by Charles Wood & Howell's Collegium Regale. We are delighted to welcome Dr Christopher Robinson CVO CBE who will conduct the choir during the anthem.

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/LOwxrVIV23A?si=3sb0nEFlQ01Iszyu

This Sunday, we are delighted to welcome Dr Christopher Robinson CVO CBE who will conduct the choir during the anthem. ...
15/05/2026

This Sunday, we are delighted to welcome Dr Christopher Robinson CVO CBE who will conduct the choir during the anthem. All are welcome in Chapel on Sunday at 5.45pm for this service, which will include canticles by Charles Wood & Howell's Collegium Regale

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/LOwxrVIV23A?si=3sb0nEFlQ01Iszyu

Are you wondering what it might be like to take up a Choral Scholarship at Oxford University? Check out our video for a ...
02/05/2026

Are you wondering what it might be like to take up a Choral Scholarship at Oxford University? Check out our video for a peek into the life of a Choral Scholar!

41 likes, 5 comments. ""So, what's it like singing at Merton?" | Choral Awards at Merton College, Oxford"

A huge welcome to everyone joining us for the University Choral and Organ Scholarship Open Day today! Everyone is very w...
02/05/2026

A huge welcome to everyone joining us for the University Choral and Organ Scholarship Open Day today! Everyone is very welcome to join us in Merton College Chapel for Evensong tonight at 6pm for music by Brewer and Hadley.

Our Organ Recital series returns this term. All are welcome every Thursday at 1.15pm in Chapel: admission is free. Our f...
22/04/2026

Our Organ Recital series returns this term. All are welcome every Thursday at 1.15pm in Chapel: admission is free. Our first recital will be given by Stefan Mohr, who will play a programme including works by Wagner & Preston.

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