University Public Worship
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University Public Worship gathers weekly for the religious, spiritual, ethical, and moral formation of the Stanford community. Rooted in the history and progressive Christian tradition of Stanford’s historic Memorial Church, we cultivate a community of compassion and belonging through ecumenical Christian worship and occasional multifaith celebrations.
Doors open at 10:30 am.
University Public Worship @ Stanford Memorial Church, 11:00 am Sundays
- November 2: Ecumenical Christian Service with Communion with Dean T.L. Steinwert, Dean for Religious & Spiritual Life, preaching.
- November 9: Ecumenical, Multifaith Service with Rabbi Ilana Goldhaber-Gordon, Associate Dean & Campus Rabbi, preaching.
- November 16
- November 23: Ecumenical Christian Service with Rev. Sidney Smith, III, Music Ministry Consultant in Oakland, CA, preaching.
Sankofa Sunday University Praise & Worship @ Stanford Memorial Church, 1:30 pm
Sankofa Sunday is held on select Sundays during Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters and is in the format of a worship service that is led by Rev. Dr. Sys and the Stanford Gospel Choir.
Save the date! These are the dates for Fall 2025:
- October 5: Rev. Sid Smith, III, Music Ministry Consultant in Oakland, CA, preaching.
- November 2: Elder Isaac Philips preaching
- December 7, 2025