For the past 60 years, Rooke Chapel and the Department of Music have collaborated to offer three Christmas Candlelight Services every December, bringing in hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and community members each night. The services have become a beloved tradition. Modeled after the Kings College Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols, the Candlelight Services feature traditional Bible readings and congregational singing. The service features performances by the Bucknell University Choir, under the direction of Dr. Caleb Hopkins, and the Rooke Chapel Ringers, under the direction of Robert Riker. We've also had the pleasure of enjoying performances by the Commonwealth Brass Quintet, much to the community's delight. The services are moving and thoughtful, filling hearts and minds. Each evening ends with the ceremonial lighting of candles – each member holds one and passes the light to the person next to them. The house lights are turned off and the chapel is ablaze by each and every congregation member's small light, representative of the light we can each bring to the world.

Whether you are an experienced meditation practitioner or a brand new beginner, you are welcome to attend weekly mindfulness meditation sessions in the Meditation Chapel on Tuesdays 12:00-12:45, beginning on January 21st. Kim Daubman, professor emerita and certified meditation teacher, will lead the sessions. Sessions will include some discussion of the benefits of meditation and how to sustain a practice, but the bulk of the time will be spent in lightly guided meditation. If you have any questions, please contact Kim at daubman@bucknell.edu

For the past 60 years, Rooke Chapel and the Department of Music have collaborated to offer three Christmas Candlelight Services every December, bringing in hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and community members each night. The services have become a beloved tradition. Modeled after the Kings College Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols, the Candlelight Services feature traditional Bible readings and congregational singing. The service features performances by the Bucknell University Choir, under the direction of Dr. Caleb Hopkins, and the Rooke Chapel Ringers, under the direction of Robert Riker. We've also had the pleasure of enjoying performances by the Commonwealth Brass Quintet, much to the community's delight. The services are moving and thoughtful, filling hearts and minds. Each evening ends with the ceremonial lighting of candles – each member holds one and passes the light to the person next to them. The house lights are turned off and the chapel is ablaze by each and every congregation member's small light, representative of the light we can each bring to the world.

Wednesday Dinner & Bible Study You are invited to the Rooke Chapel weekly Bible Studies in Fellowship House (628 St. George Street, look for the You Are Loved flag) at 5:15pm every Wednesday. Our theme this year is "Imagine" Following Bible Study, join us for Wednesday Fellowship Dinners! Join us at Fellowship House (628 St. George Street) at 6pm for a home-cooked, family-style meal and a moment of pause and connection. Vegan and gluten-free options are always available. You are welcome to join for dinner, or Bible study, or both! Contact Chaplain Kurt Nelson at chapel@bucknell.edu with any questions. Rooted in the grace of Jesus, the Rooke Chapel Congregation is an Ecumenical Christian Community at Bucknell University which welcomes all - students, staff, faculty, and neighbors - to a community of hope, joy, and love. No matter your affiliation, background, or where you are in your spiritual journey, you are welcome into the full life of our Church - a place where we can humbly marvel at the mystery of Christ's teachings, grow in our understanding of the unconditional love of God, and create together a community of hospitality and care.

Rooke Chapel's choir will be practicing every Sunday morning at 9:30am lead by Dr. Caleb Hopkins.

Rooke Chapel provides childcare services from 11am-12pm during services.