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What to expect when you visit:

If you’re new to Ann Arbor or just find yourself looking for a Christian community to connect with, we invite you to check out the Campus Chapel! The easiest way to do that is to either show up to a Sunday service or email one of the staff to introduce yourself. If you choose to worship with us on a Sunday, we’d love for you to stick around after the service so we can get to know you, but we understand visiting a new church can be a little intimidating.  So don’t worry, no one will tackle you at the door if you choose to slip out unnoticed.  Below are a few things about the Chapel you may want to know if you plan on dropping by.

Getting to the Chapel

Finding the Chapel is easy–here’s a map. On Sundays, you can use the parking structure (530 Church Street) behind the Chapel for free. During the week, parking can be found on the side streets near the Chapel. Our building is hard to miss; it’s got big, bright red doors. If you get lost, call us at (734) 668-7421.

Weekday visits

You’re welcome to stop by during the week to check out the Chapel, meet the staff, and ask any questions you might have about the Chapel’s ministry. Our basement is a quiet space open for study, prayer, reflection, or whatever you might need (maybe a nap?) during the week. We have free WiFi, a kitchen, a library full of theological works, and lots of comfy seating.

When staff members are in the building, the single door closest to the sidewalk will be open. At least one staff member is usually in the building during regular business hours. Give us a call at (734) 668-7421 or email one of the staff members to make sure we’ll be around when you visit or to schedule a time to meet with one of us.

Chapel community

The worshipping community at the Chapel is relatively small, but we’re friendly and open to newcomers. Most people who attend Chapel services are undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Michigan, but we also have a handful of families and young professionals who call the Chapel their spiritual home.

Families with children are welcome at the Chapel. We love for families to be together during worship. For this reason, we do not have a special “children’s worship” or a staffed nursery. This means that we do not mind rustling paper, dropped toys, or even crying children during the worship service. On the lower level of the Chapel, you’ll find a nursery room, couches, café-style tables, and plenty of space for you and your kids to use, during or after the worship service.

Sundays at the Chapel

During the academic year, we have a Sunday evening service comprised of a fairly traditional liturgy, some worship songs, a sermon, and communion. That’s followed by a community dinner (free food!). For more information about our regular worship rhythms, click here.