Student Oasis

Students settle into the new Student Oasis


Students study and socialize in the Student Oasis on the ground floor of the Memorial Church. File photo by Jeffrey Blackwell/Memchurch Communications

The Student Oasis is available to current Harvard students during the academic year. We invite all Harvard students to enjoy our welcoming student space, located in the ground level of the church. (Entrance across from Canaday Hall). Relax between classes, study with classmates, cook in the kitchen, and connect with friends.

Hours of operation (Academic Term)

Monday-Friday, 9 am to 8:30 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Use of the kitchen

  • Open to all Harvard students for free, first-come, first-served. Sign up with the front desk.
  • Equipped with stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, pots & pans, dishes, glasses, silverware, and kitchen utensils.
  • Bring your own supplies (i.e. food & drinks).
  • Please clean up after yourself.
  • The kitchen closes at 8 pm each night (Fall & Spring Terms).

Want to book space for a student group event?

Current Harvard students can request space in the Student Oasis for a student group event. Submit space requests no more than one month in advance and no later than 10 days before the desired booking date. Please note that all students are welcome during operating hours to be in the Student Oasis on a first come, first served basis, no space request required.

REQUEST SPACE ➣

Isabelle Desisio '20 bakes muffins for her team mates on the Harvard Women's Swim and Dive Team

Isabelle Desisio '20 bakes muffins for her team mates on the Harvard Women's Swim and Dive Team. File photo by Jeffrey Blackwell/MemChurch Communications

Upcoming Events

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...

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.

MemChurch Sunday Sessions

October 4, 2026
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1:00PM - 2:00PM EDT
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Student Oasis, Ground Floor
In a world that prioritizes our digital and intellectual lives, taking time to make something with your hands can be deeply grounding—and fun! Guided by the ancient monastic idea of ora et labora (“pray and work”) and a belief that even bad art is worth...

Morning Prayers: Karina Yum MDiv'26

October 5, 2026
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8:30AM - 8:45AM EDT
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Appleton Chapel
Speaker: Karina Yum, MDiv '26, Intern, Old Cambridge Baptist Church. 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...

Morning Prayers: Katie Gibson

October 6, 2026
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8:30AM - 8:45AM EDT
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Appleton Chapel
Speaker: Katie Gibson 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 member or friend of the...

Holy Communion Service For Students

October 7, 2026
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6:15AM - 7:00PM EDT
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Appleton Chapel
Join Memorial Church clergy for a Holy Communion service for students in Appleton Chapel, followed by dinner in the Student Oasis.

Book a space for a Student Group

Student Space Request

Please complete a Student Space Request Form