Worship
One of the most important aspects of training for Christian life is consistent, 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
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Services of Morning Prayer (7:45 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.) |
Monday through Friday |
Goodson Chapel |
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Services of the Word (11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) |
Tuesday, Thursday |
Goodson Chapel |
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Service of Prayer & Praise (11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) |
Wednesday |
Goodson Chapel |
| Evening Eucharist (6:15pm - 7:15pm) | Tuesday | Goodson Chapel |
View details on upcoming worship services on our calendar.
Goodson Chapel
Goodson Chapel serves as the center of worship life at Duke Divinity School. The 270-seat worship space, with 55-foot-high ceilings and an organ balcony, hosts countless services and other events throughout the year.
About Our Worship Services
The Divinity School hosts a variety of worship services throughout the week when Divinity classes are in session.
The Anglican Episcopal House of Studies offers space at the beginning and end of each day for congregants to center their hearts and imaginations through morning and evening prayer using the rites from the Book of Common Prayer.
The Chaplain’s office offers three services each week at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This allows space for members of the Divinity School community to come together in the middle of the day to center themselves in worship and prayer. The Tuesday and Thursday services usually include preaching and the opportunity for Holy Communion. The Wednesday contemplative service features scripture, song, silence, and prayer, as well as an opportunity for prayers for healing and anointing with oil. Students, staff, and faculty members often share responsibility for leading services, which mirror the variety of liturgical and denominational traditions represented at the school.
All are welcome to join us for worship.
Duke University Chapel also has a robust worship life, including Thursday Choral Vespers, Sunday morning worship, and Sunday afternoon traditional Choral Evensong. Learn more about Duke Chapel worship opportunities by visiting the Chapel website.
Would you like to participate in worship as a lector, worship leader, or communion server? Contact Tyler Ung.
Music and Dance Ensembles
Divinity School worship includes diverse expressions of Christian worship, with the leadership from the Goodson organ, Gospel choir, or Chapel Band. The Sacred Dance ensemble offers inspiration through liturgical dance. Participation in these ensembles is open to singers, musicians, and dancers of all abilities. Students share leadership for the Chapel Band, Gospel Choir, and Sacred Dance.
To learn more:
Organ/Piano—Chad Fothergill
Gospel Choir—Dr. Idella Johnson
Chapel Band—Jay Locklear
Sacred Dance—Rev. Crystal Desvignes
Christopher Jacobson serves as organist for the congregation.
Jones Prayer Room
The Jones Prayer Room located adjacent to the Goodson Chapel loft is available to students for prayer and reflection.