A Tradition for Over 50 Years
Experience the wonder of Christmas in Christ Chapel, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s beloved annual celebration of the Nativity. This inspiring event brings together the powerful voices of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Choir, Choir of Christ Chapel, and Lucia Singers, the vibrant energy of the Christ Chapel Ringers and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Symphony Orchestra, and the graceful artistry of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dance Company. Join us for this campus tradition as music, movement, and sacred story unite to spark joy and reflection.
Seeking Hope: Dreams of a New Way
This year's theme takes us on a journey of longing, discovery, and renewal. Like the Magi, we embark as seekers—drawn by wonder, gathering in joyful adoration at the Nativity, and embracing a shared dream of hope, transformation, and unity. Through music, dance, and spoken word, the service celebrates the power of hope to guide us toward a new and more compassionate way of being—together.
Support Christmas in Christ Chapel
Your financial support brings this powerful service to life and directly supports the talented student performers who make it possible. Your gift helps share the message, music, and meaning of Christmas in Christ Chapel with thousands.
Watch the Livestream
The Saturday evening service will be livestreamed and available for on-demand viewing. Thanks to our partnership with Heroic Productions, audiences can experience this inspiring tradition. The performance is immediately There is no cost to watch the livestream.
Guest Information
The following information answers frequently asked questions about Christmas in Christ Chapel. Plan to arrive early to ensure adequate time for parking and finding your seat prior to the start of the service. Please check your tickets for the date and time of the service you are attending.
- Holiday Buffet - 5 p.m. ()
- Door open to Christ Chapel - 6:30 p.m.
- All guest seated - 7:15 p.m.
- Service begins - 7:30 p.m. ()
- Service ends - approximately 9:15 p.m.
- Holiday Buffet - 12 p.m. ()
- Door open to Christ Chapel - 1:30 p.m.
- All guest seated - 2:15 p.m.
- Service begins - 2:30 p.m. ()
- Service ends - approximately 4:15 p.m.
- Holiday Buffet - 5 p.m. ()
- Door open to Christ Chapel - 6:30 p.m.
- All guest seated - 7:15 p.m.
- Service begins - 7:30 p.m. ()
- Service ends - approximately 9:15 p.m.
This service will be live-streamed.
- Holiday Buffet - 2 p.m. ()
- Door open to Christ Chapel - 3 p.m.
- All guest seated - 3:45 p.m.
- Service begins - 4 p.m. ()
- Service ends - approximately 5:30 p.m.
- All seating is reserved.
- Seats are selected at ticket purchase.
- A limited number of disability seats are available for purchase for those in wheelchairs/walkers unable to move into a pew.
- The main floor of Christ Chapel is accessible.
- Doors open one hour prior to the service start time.
- Guests may enter the east, north, or west doors of Christ Chapel.
- Plan to arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before the start of the service.
- Guests should be in their seat at least 15 minutes before the service starts.
Please Note: Roughly 300 choir members fill the main Chapel entrance 10 minutes before the service, which makes it difficult to get seated. If guests are not seated when the service starts, they will need to remain in the entry until the first congregational hymn, which is 15 minutes into the service.
- Have your ticket on your phone or print your ticket at home to be scanned by the ushers at the door.
- Tickets are non-refundable after November 24.
- Will call is located in the lobby at the north/main entrance of Chapel.
- All parking lots are open to guests for parking.
- Vehicles may drive to the west door of Christ Chapel for drop-off or pick-up.
- Please allow ample time for driving, parking, and walking to Christ Chapel.
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The Christmas in Christ Chapel buffet is a delicious compliment to attending the service. The menu includes a variety of salads, potatoes, vegetables, noodles, turkey, ham, prime rib, and desserts. As well as Scandinavian favorites such as meatballs, Swedish sausage, lutefisk, and lefsa. Dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated.
- The Evelyn Young Dining Room is located on the upper level at the north end of the Campus Center offers a wide selection of food and beverage choices. Items may be purchased there with cash, and students are welcome to use their meal plans for their guests.
- Most of the local restaurants are usually busy this weekend and are not within easy walking distance of campus.
- To ensure the best accommodations for special needs, please allow ample time prior to the service and contact an usher upon arrival.
- Wheelchair seating is available at the designated accessibility seats or at the end of any pew.
- Christ Chapel has one gender neutral accessible restroom on the main floor at the north entrance.
In the event of bad weather, the services will take place as scheduled, so please allow extra time for travel and make wise decisions. Refunds will not be available.
If there is a winter weather advisory in effect in St. Peter prior to the start of the service, we may be forced to suspend reserved seating 15 minutes prior to the start of the service in order to not interrupt the service and accommodate late arriving guests. Late arriving guests will be directed to open seating. An announcement will be made in Chapel if needed.
Cameras and booms will be in use during the Friday and Saturday services to produce the live stream broadcast on Saturday evening, including a large camera in front of section F.
- Video cameras will not be present at the Sunday service. If you prefer to attend a service without cameras, we recommend you choose the Sunday service.
- Christmas in Christ Chapel will be livestreamed on Saturday, December 6.
- Christmas in Christ Chapel is typically 90-100 minutes, with no intermission.
- Out of respect to the performers and audience, anyone who cannot sit quietly for 90 minutes should not attend (i.e. babies and young children)