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The Chapel

The Chapel stands at the heart of College for the glory of God and as a centre of worship, prayer and enquiry for the whole Sidney family.  It also provides a beautiful arena for the cultural life of the College.  The Chapel is open all day and is available for private prayer, meditation and quiet reflection.  The Lady Chapel, which stands to the right of the high altar, is especially conducive to private prayer. The Sacrament is reserved here and candles may be lit in private prayer. If you would like a particular person or situation to be remembered during services, please approach the Chaplain or use the intercessions book in the ante-chapel. Chapel services are open to everyone, and you are warmly encouraged to use the Chapel freely in your own search for God.

The Pastoral Dean

The Pastoral Dean, Revd Dr Peter Waddell, is happy to speak to any member of the Sidney community, in confidence, on any matter of concern. His College contact details are:
Pastoral Dean - Revd Dr Peter Waddell
pastoral.dean@sid.cam.ac.uk Room Y1; Tel. +44 1223 3 38837
Alternatively, he can be reached 24 hours a day by calling or texting 07806 489972. Peter is not normally in College on Saturdays.

Chapel Notes

The Choir

Our excellent and friendly Choir sings at three services a week regularly tours at home and abroad, and is planning exciting recording projects this year. Contact the Director of Music or the Organ Scholars if you want to get involved.

Lectio Divina

or 'divine reading' is the name given to an ancient method of prayerfully reading the Scriptures together. Neither a bible study nor a supervision, all are welcome to experience it for themselves every Tuesday at 9.45pm in Y1.

Movie Nights

Too much work is bad for the soul. Keep an eye out for posters advertising the chance to relax on the sofas in Y1 watching films and eating pizza instead!

Charities

Collections will be taken at evening services this term to support the work of Living Water Africa, which works to relieve water poverty in Africa.

Lavenda Akinyi Ogodo

is a young girl from the Kisumu district of Kenya. The 10.30 congregation support Lavenda, her family and the whole local community through a child sponsorship scheme. See the display in the ante-chapel for more details – and join in!

Christian Union

The College Christian Union meets each Wednesday evening for prayer, worship, bible study and fellowship.  Contact the CU reps for more details

Roman Catholic Chaplaincy

The University’s Roman Catholic Chaplaincy meets at Fisher House in Guildhall Street where daily masses are held.  The RC Chaplain is Fr Alban McCoy (am335).

Weddings

If you are thinking of holding your wedding in the College Chapel, then there is information available to help your planning.