St Luke's Chapel
Special Services

Any services listed here take place during particular seasons, such as Christmas.

See also: our regular service, which takes place every week during term time.

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

St Luke's Carol Service

St Luke's Chapel, St Luke's Campus, Exeter

5.00pm - 6.00pm, followed by festive refreshments

Led by the Rev'd Hannah Alderson

Sung by the University of Exeter Chapel Choir


Mark the end of term and the coming of Christmas with a beautiful candlelit service.

Featuring Christmas readings, favourite carols and festive choral works sung by the Chapel Choir.

Everyone welcome!

Wednesday 24th December 2025

Christmas Eve Crib Service

St Luke's Chapel, St Luke's Campus, Exeter

4.00pm - 4.30pm, followed by festive refreshments.

Led by the Rev'd Hannah Alderson


A short, relaxed service of Christmas Carols and telling the Christmas story.

This service is especially suitable for families with children, who are invited to come and help put Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, the shepherds and the wise men in the crib scene as part of the service.

Everyone, of all ages, is very welcome at this Christmas Eve service – whether you're a member of the local community, visiting Exeter from further afield, a member of staff, alumni, or a student in Exeter over the Christmas break.