Christmas Advent HERO
Chapel of the Resurrection

The Chapel of the Resurrection

Centered in Christ, the Ministry of the Chapel of the Resurrection proclaims God’s love and serves students, faculty, and staff by building an inclusive community. The Chapel is part of the university’s division of Calling and Spiritual Life.

Worship with us

There will be NO Chapel services from March 2 – March 17 for Spring Break.

Sunday Morning worship is at 10 a.m.

Lent Morning Prayer services will begin Thursday, Feb. 15th at 10:10 a.m.

Palm Sunday will be March 24, at 10 a.m. and will feature special Liturgy music: Messe Basse by Gabriel Fauré led by the Kantorei of the Chapel of the Resurrection.

The Holy Week Morning Prayer series “Were You There?” will be from Mar. 25-28, Monday – Thursday at 10:10 a.m.

The Great Three Days (Triduum) will be celebrated at the Chapel on Mar. 28, 29, & 30.

  • Maundy Thursday (3/28) service at 7:00 p.m.
  • Good Friday (3/29) service at 12:00 p.m.
  • Easter Vigil (3/30) service at 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday will be Mar. 31, 10:00 a.m. There will be special music by the Kantorei of the Chapel of the Resurrection, the Valparaiso University Chorale, the Resurrection Ringers Handbell Choir, & the Chamber Concert Band

Pastor Kate and Pastor Jim, our university pastors, take turns preaching week to week.

Previous livestreams of our Sunday Morning WorshipCelebrate! and Candlelight worship as well as Morning Prayer speakers are all accessible through our YouTube channel.

During the regular school year, there are eight services a week, open to all, when classes are in session from August through May.

Sermons online

Previous Chapel sermons and reflections from Sunday morning, Celebrate!, Candlelight, and Morning Prayer services can be found here. You can also find video of services on the Chapel YouTube page.

You are invited to provide feedback about our worship services

Contact a Pastor

Need to talk with one of our campus pastors?

Wish to contact other staff at the Chapel? You may also call 219.464.5093.

Reservations

To reserve the Chapel for an event, please contact the Harre Union. Phone: 219.464.5007.

Building Hours & Parking for Guests

The Chapel of the Resurrection is open to the public 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Limited handicapped parking available in the Chapel turnaround. We suggest that guests park in Lot 15. (Some of our guests use Lot 20 and walk up the hill to the Chapel.) Please use the doors on the west end of the building (across from the library or the Union).

The Helge Center is the attachment building to the Chapel of the Resurrection. This is where you can find the Chapel staff during the work week. The Helge Center is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Students, faculty, and staff can use their campus ID to swipe into the Chapel and the Helge Center after operating hours until 11 p.m. For after hours entry, use the doors across from the Harre Union to get into the Chapel, and use the main entrance to the Helge Center.

Hours for both buildings may vary for holidays and breaks. The Chapel is closed to visitors during campus breaks but remains open during the summer. There are no Chapel services when school is not in session.

What is Sunday morning worship at the Chapel like? Learn more!

The Baccalaureate Service at the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind., Sunday, May 16, 2021. Photo by Guy Rhodes
The Baccalaureate Service at the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind., Sunday, May 16, 2021. Photo by Guy Rhodes

More about the Chapel

Take a 360-degree look at the building and learn about its history. Or download our self-guided tour booklet. The Chapel of the Resurrection was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. See the latest virtual campus tour that begins at the Chapel. Watch this Lakeshore PBS “Eye on the Arts” video about the Chapel’s organ.

Agnus Day

Check out Pastor Jim’s weekly cartoon Agnus Day, that he creates to accompany the liturgical texts.

Giving a gift to the Chapel

Financial gifts to support the ministry of the Chapel of the Resurrection are always appreciated. You can donate through the university’s secure giving page. After you enter the amount you wish to give, click on the “Designation Options” and choose “Other” then designate your gift for the Chapel of the Resurrection.

New Assistant Vice President

The Rev. Brian A.F. Beckstrom has joined Valparaiso University as assistant vice president for mission. Learn more.


Including Sunday morning worship, when classes are in session during the regular school year we normally offer eight worship services a week. During the regular school year, Morning Prayer is our most frequent service. Celebrate! is worship in a creative, laid-back style Wednesdays at 10 p.m.  Candlelight Evening Prayer helps set the tone for the week in a contemplative fashion by candlelight, 9 p.m. Sundays.

We are accepting reservations for weddings at the Chapel. Reservations are now being handled by the Harre Union. Refer to the Scheduling a Wedding page for more details.

For those interested in being baptized or having their children baptized at the Chapel, the policy and application form can now also be found here. If you have questions or concerns, please contact one of our pastors.