Events & Services
The Memorial Church offers a wide variety of services to communities that range from memorial services to religious services to those that are inter-faith. Additional events such as concerts, guided tours, and weddings are available. Here you'll find a wealth of information as well contact details for those who would like further assistance.
Baptisms
The sacrament of Baptism, historically a Christian rite of initiation, is available at Memorial Church for children and adults twice per academic year during the Fall and Spring Quarters.
Memorial Services
Memorial Church is a center for religious and spiritual life on campus, and therefore is frequently used as the site for memorial services for the Stanford community.
Music at MemChu
Concerts have always played a major part in the life of Memorial Church. Organ concerts, choral concerts, non-western concerts have all found a home here, not just for the campus, but for the general community.
Religious Services
Memorial Church is home to a variety of religious communities, rituals, and services.
Talk with a Chaplain
In need of emotional, spiritual, or existential support or guidance?
Stanford University Chaplains are confidential resources specifically trained to employ non-sectarian, non-judgmental listening, support, and accompaniment in spiritual, existential and emotional care. There are no hidden religious or spiritual agendas! They specialize in being fully present with you in your experiences and feelings. Whatever they may be.
Weddings
Stanford Memorial Church is available for Weddings or Renewal ceremonies for the Stanford community. In keeping with Leland and Jane Stanford’s wishes, all faith backgrounds are welcome.