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
Sunday Morning worship is at 10 a.m.
Previous livestreams of our Sunday Morning Worship, Celebrate! 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). Students can use their campus ID to swipe into the Chapel after 6 and until 11 p.m., using the doors across from the Union.
What is Sunday morning worship at the Chapel like? Learn more!
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. Read more about the Coventry Chairs that were redesigned for our Chapel.
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.
This Sunday: Join us at 10 a.m. at the Chapel. Our two university pastors take turns preaching, week by week.
Sermons: Audio versions as well as some video of sermons, homilies, and reflections from the school year can be found on our Sermons page. Sermons are not recorded during the academic break.
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. You can read our marriage service guidelines here.
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.