University Worship
![A wide shot of the interior of Duke University Chapel during a Sunday morning worship service. On the left, the congregation is visible from behind, seated in pews facing the ornate altar and a large, vibrant stained-glass window. The high vaulted ceilings and stone architecture of the chapel are prominent. On the right, a dark blue overlay contains white text that reads "SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE" in a large, bold, sans-serif font.](/images/2025/20250907/bda8c4b31d14b24000182dcf6f7abf48-CR-Sunday-Service-Calendar-2025_20250813072450PM.jpg "A wide shot of the interior of Duke University Chapel during a Sunday morning worship service. On the left, the congregation is visible from behind, seated in pews facing the ornate altar and a large, vibrant stained-glass window. The high vaulted ceilings and stone architecture of the chapel are prominent. On the right, a dark blue overlay contains white text that reads "SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE" in a large, bold, sans-serif font.")
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, gives the sermon in this service. He has served as Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity and Canon of Christ Church at the University of Oxford. A fellow of the British Academy, he is the author of numerous books, including "On Christian Theology," "Being Human," "Christ the Heart of Creation," "The Collected Poems," and "Passions of the Soul."
Dr. Williams is coming to Duke for the DITA2025 symposium hosted by Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts and will be the keynote speaker for the symposium's concert and public conversation, Fully Alive: Recovering Humanity through the Arts, on Friday, September 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre of Durham. Purchase tickets to "Fully Alive" here: https://dita2025.com/fully-alive .
Join us in worship that offers stirring preaching, inspiring sacred music, and faithful prayer. Held year-round amid the beautiful, soaring architecture of Duke Chapel, this interdenominational Christian service is characterized by vibrant faith, intellectual depth, diverse cultural expressions, and a welcoming community.
To attend a service, navigate to 125 Science Drive, Durham, NC. Parking is available at that address in the Bryan Center Garage with ADA parking in the adjacent surface lot. Parking in the garage is free on Sunday until 2:00 p.m. when using the standard ticket issued upon entering the garage. Regular attendees of the service are encouraged to receive a pass for free parking on Sunday mornings at the visitor desk inside the Chapel.
Resources for the service:
* Make an offering online: https://chapel.duke.edu/offering
* View an online version of the hymnal here: https://hymnary.org/hymnal/UMH
A national leader in the theological study of the art of preaching, Chapel Dean Luke A. Powery preaches regularly at this service, along with a rotation of other Chapel ministers and renowned guest preachers. The acclaimed Duke Chapel Choir and Chapel organists lead the music, supplemented by student chamber groups, professional instrumentalists, and visiting artists.
Services are streamed live on YouTube and broadcast live on channel 12 of the Duke Hospital TV system and on the radio on 620 AM WDNC. Subscribe to the Duke Chapel Sermons podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Find an archive of Chapel sermons on our website and a more extensive digital archive in the Duke Chapel Recordings collection on the Duke Libraries website.
