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Morning Prayers: Alexis Redding ED.D.'18

September 29, 2026

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8:30AM - 8:45AM EDT

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Appleton Chapel

Speaker: Alexis Redding '98, Ed.M.'10, ED.D.'18, Lecturer on Education, the Harvard Graduate School of Education; Faculty Co-Chair, Higher Education Concentration. The daily Morning Prayers service is conducted each weekday morning from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m...

Morning Prayers: The Rev. Matthew Ichihashi Potts

September 30, 2026

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8:30AM - 8:45AM EDT

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Appleton Chapel

Speaker: The Rev. Matthew Ichihashi Potts PhD '13, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals in the Faculty of Divinity, Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church. The daily Morning Prayers service is conducted each weekday morning from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. in...

Big Challenges Student Group

September 30, 2026

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6:00PM - 7:00PM EDT

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Student Oasis, Ground Floor

Topic: Genesis & Poetry. The first book of the Hebrew Bible has inspired generations of poets, and the scripture itself is deeply poetic! Join us for a discussion of the confusing yet beloved lines from Genesis and the poems they inspired — no background...

Morning Prayers: Nate Webster J.D. '26

October 1, 2026

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8:30AM - 8:45AM EDT

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Appleton Chapel

Speaker: Nate Webster J.D. '26, Harvard Law School. The daily Morning Prayers service is conducted each weekday morning from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. in Appleton Chapel during the academic term. The service consists of music, prayer, and a brief address by a...

Holy Communion Service

October 1, 2026

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12:15PM - 12:45PM EDT

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Appleton Chapel

A quiet, contemplative weekly communion service for cultivating spiritual growth and healing for all.

After School Snack

October 1, 2026

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4:00PM - 5:30PM EDT

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Sparks House, 21 Kirkland St., Cambridge

Harvard students enjoy a study break after classes with friends, MemChurch staff, Rev. Matthew Potts, and his family at Sparks House for fellowship, community, conversation, and snacks.

Compline Service

October 1, 2026

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9:00PM - 9:30PM EDT

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Appleton Chapel

Based upon the traditional evening liturgy of scripture, music, prayers, and silence, this ancient, brief service is sung in the candlelit space of Appleton Chapel by members of the Harvard University Choir. All are welcome.

Morning Prayers: Amy Sexauer MDiv '26

October 2, 2026

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8:30AM - 8:45AM EDT

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Appleton Chapel

Speaker: Amy Sexauer MDiv '26, Ministry Fellow, the Memorial Church of Harvard University. The daily Morning Prayers service is conducted each weekday morning from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. in Appleton Chapel during the academic term. The service consists of...

Blessing of the Pets

October 3, 2026

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2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

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Memorial Church Porch

On St. Francis Day, we welcome all your beloved pets to our porch for an individual blessing from the church’s ministers. Pets of any and every variety are welcome in body, spirit, or memory. We will have cat and dog treats in addition to the blessings...

Faith & Life Forum

October 4, 2026

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9:30AM - 10:30AM EDT

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Buttrick Room, Ground Level

The weekly Faith and Life Forum is a space for learning and lively conversation about diverse themes and questions: What does it mean to be a person of faith in the modern world? What does it mean to be Christian? How do we understand Christian traditions...

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

October 4, 2026

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11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT

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The Memorial Church Sanctuary

Preacher: Professor Glen Pettigrove, Chair of Philosophy, University of Glasgow. Anthems: Hans Leo Hassler: Missa secunda; Kola Owalabi: Prayer of St. Francis. Services in the Memorial Church Sanctuary are live-streamed on YouTube and broadcast live on...

Church School for Children

October 4, 2026

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11:15AM - 12:15PM EDT

The Church School offers Christian education classes for children ages three through 14. All classes are held during Sunday services in the Fall and Spring Terms. For more information, please contact Amy Sexauer , Ministry Fellow.