Taken from the Book of Common Prayer (1662), the service of Choral Evensong is renowned for its contemplative beauty. It is an opportunity for students, staff, and visitors to pause and reflect amidst the busy demands of daily life. Please see the attached term card for details.

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This short, spoken service of Holy Communion follows the contemporary language rite from Common Worship. Please see the attached term card for details.

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Following the Holy Communion rite from the Book of Common Prayer (1662) , this is the principal service of the week and lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes. The renowned Old Royal Naval College Trinity Laban Chapel Choir sings a mass setting and anthem every Sunday in term-time. Please see the attached term card for details.

There is a self-service crèche available for families in the Undercroft. Worship is followed by refreshments, to which all are warmly invited. Those who require access to the lift should contact the Visitor Experience team ([email protected]), in advance to ensure trained staff are on hand to help.

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The first of the Chapel Carol services will take place on Sunday, 14 December at 6.00pm. Please note that although this service is free and open to the public, it is ticketed, and ALL TICKETS HAVE NOW BEEN DISTRIBUTED. Mulled wine, soft drinks, and mince pies will be served after the service in the Queen Mary Undercroft: refreshment tickets will be available at the bar for £8.50 (card only).

The second of the Chapel Carol services will take place on Monday, 15 December at 6.00pm. This service is free and open to the public; no advance booking is required.

Please join us at the Chapel as we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity.

Although most of the ORNC site will be closed on Christmas Day, special access will be possible for those attending the 11.00am service. The East Gate (off Park Row) will be open from 10.30am. If arriving on foot via the West Gate, please ring the pedestrian bell for entry to the site.