Marsh Chapel, Boston University, The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill, Dean

Marsh Chapel Sunday Services

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The weekly Sunday interdenominational worship service from Marsh Chapel at Boston University. Our services include enchanting music, thought provoking preaching, and heartfelt elements of liturgy and prayer. Our Dean is The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill. Marsh Chapel is a beautiful structure of stained glass and gothic architecture located along the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. 

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Marsh Chapel, Boston University, The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill, Dean

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Latest episode

May 31, 2026

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Episodes

Hope is the Negation of Negation, January 27th, 2019 27.01.2019

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Hope is the Negation of Negation". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, SWV 386” by Heinrich Schütz and “Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11” by Gabriel Fauré along with service music and hymns.

God Can't Forget You, January 20th, 2019 20.01.2019

The Rev. Dr. Karen Coleman, Associate Chaplain for Episcopal Ministry, preaches a sermon entitled "God Can't Forget You". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Set me as a seal” by René Clausen and “There is a balm in Gilead” arr. by William L. Dawson

Living Our Baptism, January 13th, 2019 13.01.2019

Dr. Jessica Chicka, University Chaplain for International Students, preaches a sermon entitled "Living Our Baptism". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Asperges me” by Tomás Luis de Victoria and “Light Everlasting” by O.C. Christiansen

The Hospitality of Strangers, January 6th, 2019 06.01.2019

The Rev. Victoria Hart Gaskell, Minister for Visitation, preaches a sermon entitled "The Hospitality of Strangers". In Choro Novo sings “Ubi Caritas” by Ola Gjeilo and “”Baba Yet (The Lord’s Prayer” by Christopher Tin along with service music and hymns.

A Call to Faith, December 30th, 2018 30.12.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "A Call to Faith". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem” by William Byrd and “Resonet in laudibus (Chant and Motet)” by Jacob Handl (Motet) along with service music and hymns.

Simply Christmas, December 23rd, 2018 23.12.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Simply Christmas". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Dixit Maria” by Hans Leo Hassler and “Alma Redemptoris Mater” by G.P. da Palestrina along with service music and hymns.

The Mark of Being Alive, December 16th, 2018 16.12.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "The Mark of Being Alive". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Ecce Concipies” by Jacob Handl and “How Lovely are the Messengers” by Felix Mendelssohn along with service music and hymns.

Lessons and Carols, December 9th 2018 09.12.2018

Marsh Chapel presents its forty-fifth annual Service of Lessons and Carols.

Communion Meditation,December 2nd, 2018 02.12.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Communion Meditation". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Trostet, trostet mein Volk” by Heinrich Schultz and “Ave Maris Stella” by Edvard Grieg along with service music and hymns.

Bear Witness to the Truth, November 25th, 2018 25.11.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Bear Witness to the Truth". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Gloria Laus” by Juan Gines Perez and “The Deer’s Cry” by Arvo Pärt along with service music and hymns.

The Bach Experience, November 18, 2018 18.11.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill, Dean and Dr. Scott Allen Jarret, Director of Music preach a sermon entitled "The Bach Experience". The Marsh Chapel Choir and Collegium present Johann Sebastian Bach's "Schauet doch und sehet" BWV 46 along with service music and hymns.

Hold Fast To What Is Good, November 11th, 2018 11.11.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Hold Fast To What Is Good". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Total Praise” by Richard Smallwood and “Glorify the Lord” arranged by Smallwood along with service music and hymns.

Toward a Common Hope, November 4th, 2018 04.11.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Toward a Common Hope". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “They are at rest” by Edward Elgar and “How lovely is thy dwelling place” arranged by Johannes Brahms along with service music and hymns.

The Hope of Freedom, October 28th, 2018 28.10.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "The Hope of Freedom". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “O taste and see” by Ralph Vaughan Williams and “My Lord, what a morning” arranged by Harry T Burleigh along with service music and hymns.

The Present Moment, October 21st, 2018 21.10.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "The Present Moment". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "Ecce sacerdos magnus" by Tomas Luis de Victoria and "Bless the Lord, O my soul" by Carson P. Cooman along with service music and hymns.

Two Handsome Sons, October 14th, 2018 14.10.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Two Handsome Sons". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "O how amiable are thy dwellings" by Thomas Weelkes and "Psalm 100: Jauchzet dem Herrn" by Felix Mendelssohn along with service music and hymns.

The Bach Experience, September 30th, 2018 30.09.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill and Dr. Scott Allen Jarrett, Director of Music, preach a sermon entitled "The Bach Experience". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings "Herr, gehe nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht, BWV 105" by J.S. Bach along with service music and hymns.

It's All About Peace, September 23th, 2018 23.09.2018

The Rev. Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter Sr., Dean of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel and Professor of Religion, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA, preaches a sermon entitled "It's All About Peace". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Behold, O God our defender” by Herbert Howells and “Amazing Grace” arranged by Anthony C. Furnivall along with service music and hymns.

Hope that is Seen is not Hope, September 16th, 2018 16.09.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Hope that is Seen is not Hope". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “My Song in the Night” arranged by Paul Christiansen and “Exaltabo te Domine” by G.P. da Palestrina along with service music and hymns.

Begin with the Hope in Mind, September 9th, 2018 09.09.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Begin with the Hope in Mind". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Give Almes of Thy Goods” by Christopher Tye and “Os Justi Meditabitur” by Anton Bruckner along with service music and hymns.

Communion Meditation, September 2nd, 2018 02.09.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "Communion Meditation". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Rise up, my love, my fair one” by Healey Willan and “I was glad when they said unto me” by C. Hubert H. Parry along with service music and hymns.

A Homily by The Rev. Scott Donahue-Martens, August, 26 2018 26.08.2018

The Rev. Scott Donahue-Martens, Ph. D. Student in Practical Theology: Homiletics, Boston University School of Theology, preaches a homily for the Marsh Chapel Summer Preaching Series. The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Jubilate Deo” by Cirpriano de Rore and “Ave Maria... Virgo serena” by Josquin Desprez along with service music and hymns.

The Color Purple, August, 19 2018 19.08.2018

The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill preaches a sermon entitled "The Color Purple". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Hide not thou thy face” by Richard Farrant and “Illumina oculos meos” by Orlando di Lasso along with service music and hymns.

We are the Bread of Life, August, 12 2018 12.08.2018

The Rev. Dr. Karen Coleman, Associate Chaplain for Episcopal Ministry, preaches a sermon entitled "We are the Bread of Life". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Come let's rejoice” by John Amner and “Ego sum panis vivus” By Juan Esquivel along with service music and hymns.

A Building Block for a Common Hope, August, 5 2018 05.08.2018

The Rev. Victoria Hart Gaskell preaches a sermon entitled "A Building Block for a Common Hope". The Marsh Chapel Choir sings “Venite comedite” by William Byrd and “Jubilate Deo in C (Psalm 100)” By Benjamin Britten along with service music and hymns.

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