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If you are new to London, the Chaplaincy is able to help you find a place of worship and a community to belong to. We have also arranged various trips to explore some of the many places of worship London has to offer, giving you a chance to learn more about many of the faith communities in the capital. 

The Vocations Group is open to all King's staff and students who are looking to explore where God may be leading them in their lives.

Contact the Chaplaincy to express an interest in joining.

If you are considering Baptism and/or Confirmation or would like to learn more about Christian faith, please contact any of the Chaplains on the campus that is most appropriate.

Services can be arranged for King's students and staff in either of the College Chapels. 

Contact the Chaplaincy to express an interest in joining.

The Chaplaincy arranges regular Cathedral & Abbey tours as well as retreats. 

Contact the Chaplaincy if you would like to know more - details can be found in the below lists by term.

If you would like to receive weekly updates on Chaplaincy events, please contact the Chaplaincy.

16.00-18.00, College Chapel, Strand

16.00-18.00, Court Yard in front of the Science Gallery (weather permitting) or Guy's Chaplaincy

Join us for a (free!) Afternoon Tea to celebrate the start of term. Many of the Chaplains and students from various faith communities will be around. This is a great opportunity to meet other staff and students.

15.00-16.00, St Thomas' Chaplaincy

16.00-18.00, Denmark Hill Chaplaincy

Join us for a (free!) Afternoon Tea to celebrate the start of term. Many of the Chaplains and students from various faith communities will be around. This is a great opportunity to meet other staff and students.

17.00-19.00, Guy's Chaplaincy

Join us for a fabulous tour of the hidden underground spaces, crypts and tunnels underneath Guy's Campus. The tour will include (free!) pizza in the crypt of St George the Martyr, Borough High Street, and will finish in the vaulted cellars of the Thomas Guy Club. 

To book your place, email the Chaplaincy, or sign up at Freshers Fair.

13.10, College Chapel

Preacher: The Revd Canon Dr Jennifer Smith, Superintendent Minister, Wesley's Chapel, London

Followed by a reception.

17.30, Guy's Chapel

Preacher: Bishop Tim Thornton, Bishop at Lambeth

Followed by a reception.

Are you interested in faith and spirituality, but not in courses that tell you what to believe?

Would you like an opportunity to share a meal and conversation with people who love exploring the implications of the Christian Faith with open minds?

AnswersQuestioned is hosted by Exchange, the young adults and professionals group at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, an inclusive and LGBTQ+ affirming congregation in central London. The Minister at Bloomsbury is Revd Dr Simon Woodman, who is the Baptist Chaplain at King's.

You will find more information and be able to book a place here.

13.10, Guy's Chapel

17.30, College Chapel

17.30, Guy's Chapel

At this service we remember our family and friends who have died, reading their names out during the service.

17.30, College Chapel

We are replacing Choral Evensong with a Choral Eucharist for the season of remembrance. At this service, we remember our family and friends who have died, reading their names out during the service.

10.50, Guy's Memorial Arch

Please gather from 10.45 for a prompt start.

A weekend of fellowship and fun in the luxurious surroundings of Cumberland Lodge, a former royal residence in Windsor Great Park. 

The cost is £65 (which is subsidised to a great extent), and some bursaries may be available.

Contact the Chaplaincy to find out more, or book your place here.

17.30 - Sung Compline by Candlelight

18.00-Midnight - Chapel at Night

The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning 'completion' (completorium). It is, above all, a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day.

This is followed by 'Chapel at Night', an opportunity to spend as long as you wish in a candlelit Chapel in silence.

17.30, College Chapel

A solemn and traditional service of music and readings by candlelight, progressing from darkness to light.

Congregants are required to be seated by 17.20 for a prompt start to the service at 17.30. The duration of the service is approximately 90 minutes and admissions and exits during the service can only be facilitated while hymns are being sung to avoid disruption.

The outstanding Chapel Choir will be singing and mulled wine and mince pies will be served after the service.

Tickets will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite from the end of October:

Wednesday 4 December

The Choir's new CD, 'Advent Carols', will be on sale each night after the service - or you can buy one here.

17.30, College Chapel

A solemn and traditional service of music and readings by candlelight, progressing from darkness to light.

Congregants are required to be seated by 17.20 for a prompt start to the service at 17.30. The duration of the service is approximately 90 minutes and admissions and exits during the service can only be facilitated while hymns are being sung to avoid disruption.

The outstanding Chapel Choir will be singing and mulled wine and mince pies will be served after the service.

Tickets will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite from the end of October:

Thursday 5 December

The Choir's new CD, 'Advent Carols', will be on sale each night after the service - or you can buy one here.

17.30, College Chapel

A solemn and traditional service of music and readings by candlelight, progressing from darkness to light.

Congregants are required to be seated by 17.20 for a prompt start to the service at 17.30. The duration of the service is approximately 90 minutes and admissions and exits during the service can only be facilitated while hymns are being sung to avoid disruption.

The outstanding Chapel Choir will be singing and mulled wine and mince pies will be served after the service.

Tickets will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite from the end of October:

Friday 6 December

The Choir's new CD, 'Advent Carols', will be on sale each night after the service - or you can buy one here.

11.00, SGDP Building

An opportunity to join us for carol singing and a truly festive atmosphere.

13.00, FWB Reception

Come along and join in with the singing of carols! Everyone is welcome to sing, or just listen, and enjoy the mulled wine and festive atmosphere.

17.30, College Chapel

Traditionally, this has been a more informal event to which we welcome all members of the King's community. 

This is a chance to sing all your favourite Christmas carols and the Chapel Choir will be singing. No tickets are required for this event, but in recent years it has been very full so come early to grab a good seat!

13.00, Weston Education Centre (WEC)

An opportunity to join us for carol singing, traditional mulled wine and mince pies, and a truly festive atmosphere.

17.30, Guy's Chapel

A moving and beautiful celebration of the birth of Christ. Well known carols, performances of Christmas music by GKT students, followed by mulled wine and mince pies for all. Arrive early as the Chapel is usually packed to capacity for this service.

15.00, Chapel of St Thomas' Hospital

A beautiful service of carols by candlelight, to which all are welcome.

We hope to run Lent discussion and study groups across the various campuses and Christian traditions. If you are interested in joining a regular weekly group for Lent, please email the Chaplaincy.

17.30, Guy's Chapel

The Eucharist will take place in the Chapel of Thomas Guy, followed by a black tie dinner.

To book your dinner place, email the Chaplaincy.

17.15, College Chapel

12.30- 13.30, Strand Chaplaincy 

Come along to a Tu B’Shevat celebration Seder to remember that the Earth feeds us - mixing nature and horticulture. 

Replaces the International Lunch: Kosher fruit and drinks will be served. 

We shall be joined by Rabbi Yisroel Lew of Chabad Bloomsbury.

All welcome.

13.00, Guy's Quadrangle

Too busy to attend a full Ash Wednesday service? This is for you!

Come and join Jim, Doris and the Guy's Choir on the steps outside New Hunt's House.

13.10, College Chapel

Preacher: The Revd Tim Ditchfield, College Chaplain & Acting Dean

The start of Lent is traditionally marked by services of repentance, where we receive a cross of ash on our foreheads. Join us for this ecumenical service of penitence and repentance. 

13.10, Guy's Chapel

17.30, College Chapel

17.30 - Sung Compline by Candlelight

18.00-Midnight - Chapel at Night

The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning 'completion' (completorium). It is, above all, a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day.

This is followed by 'Chapel at Night', an opportunity to spend as long as you wish in a candlelit Chapel in silence.

17.30 - Sung Compline by Candlelight

18.00-Midnight - Chapel at Night

The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning 'completion' (completorium). It is, above all, a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day.

This is followed by 'Chapel at Night', an opportunity to spend as long as you wish in a candlelit Chapel in silence.

18.00, College Chapel

This wonderful candlelit service is similar in style to the Advent service and incorporates elements of the liturgy of the church for Lent and Holy Week.

19.00, Guy's Chapel

Join us for a free film screening of 'The Mission', followed by discussion.

17.30, Guy's Chapel

Passiontide meditations. Reflections in music and poetry for Lent and Holy Week. Join us, all are welcome.

Date tbc

During the exam term, we are running a day of silent retreat in Westminster Abbey, concluding with the opportunity to attend Evensong.

Contact the Chaplaincy to book your place, or to find out more.

Destination and dates tbc

Contact the Chaplaincy to book your place, or to find out more.

18.15, Westminster Abbey

The Rt Hon. the Lord Adonis, will deliver the lecture on the general theme of Spirituality in Public Life (title tbc).  Tickets are free, but are required - tickets will be released on Eventbrite in early 2020.

You can find out more here.

17.30 - Sung Compline by Candlelight

18.00-Midnight - Chapel at Night

The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning 'completion' (completorium). It is, above all, a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day.

This is followed by 'Chapel at Night', an opportunity to spend as long as you wish in a candlelit Chapel in silence.

11.00, St George's RC Cathedral

The London and South-East Committee of Anatomists invite staff and students from Guy's to attend the annual memorial and thanksgiving service for all who have donated their body to medical research.

09.15, Singing on the Strand

09.30, Eucharist service 

It is our tradition to sing hymns outside the gates of King's on the Strand and then process to a Communion service. This is followed by breakfast in Covent Garden.

17.30, Guy's Chapel

House of Prayer, East Molesey

The retreat will start with dinner on Friday 28 February and end after lunch on Sunday 1 March.

The cost is £65, though bursaries are available if required.

The College Chaplain and Acting Dean, the Revd Tim Ditchfield FKC, wil be leading it.

To book your place, express an interest, or find out more, please email the Chaplaincy.

17.30, College Chapel

Roman Catholic Baptism & Confirmation service with Bishop John Sherrington, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Westminster.

13.10, College Chapel

Anglican Baptism & Confirmation service with Bishop Christopher Chessun, Bishop of Southwark.