One of the most important aspects of training for Christian life is vigorous, inspiring and varied participation in corporate worship.  Services of preaching, Eucharist, and prayer are at the center of our community life as we gather for weekly worship eleven times each week during the academic year. 

Worship Schedule

About Our Worship Services

Services of Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer offer space at the beginning and end of the day to center hearts and imaginations on God through Scripture and prayer.  We are united with Christians around the world in these daily offices using the rites from the Book of Common Prayer.

At Services of Preaching, Prayer, and Eucharist, students, staff and faculty members share responsibility for leading services, which mirror the variety of liturgical and denominational traditions represented at Duke Divinity School. 

Music and Dance Ensembles

Three different sacred music ensembles, the Divinity Choir, the Gospel Choir, and the Praise Team provide ministry through music. The Sacred Dance ensemble offers inspiration through liturgical dance.  Participation in these ensembles is open to singers, musicians and dancers of all abilities without audition.  Students share leadership for the Praise Team, Gospel Choir and Sacred Dance. Dr. Brian Schmidt conducts the Divinity Choir, and Dr. David Arcus serves as organist for the congregation. For more information, contact The Office of Student Life.

Goodson Chapel Organ

Goodson Chapel’s pipe organ was constructed by Richards, Fowkes & Co. and contains 1,837 pipes. It was inspired by historic 18th- and 19th-century European organs designed for congregational singing. Watch a video about the organ.

The organ was installed in 2008 and was made possible by a gift from Duke alumni Katie and Aubrey McClendon.