The Chapel is also frequently used for the following event types:
Weddings/Vow Renewals – The following are the two standard 5 hour time slots for weddings and vow renewals:-
Celebratory/Special Services – Celebratory activities such as Founders Day, Company Anniversaries, Hall Week, Independence Day Celebrations, Faculty Day, etc. can be hosted at the Chapel by joining any of the regular chapel services mentioned in part ii above free of charge. However, a special service rental charge usually applies in instances where the individual or group wishes to have a separate Sunday service. There are no standard time slots for these services. The services must, however, be officiated by one of the University Chaplain who should be fully consulted on the order of service to be followed. Clients are usually allowed one hour before an event for setting up activities and two hours for the actual service.
Faith-based services/meetings/concerts – E.g. Religious student club meetings, etc. Weekly meetings are held by the University and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF) on Thursday afternoons, and by the Universities and Colleges Apostolic Ministry (UCAM) on Friday afternoons, during each school term. Groups of staff and/or students also sometimes meet in the Chapel during the lunch period for meditation or fellowship.
Other services or activities approved by the University and/or the Chapel Management Committee (CMC). – E.g. Religious student club meetings, etc. Weekly meetings are held by the University and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF) on Thursday afternoons, and by the Universities and Colleges Apostolic Ministry (UCAM) on Friday afternoons, during each school term. Groups of staff and/or students also sometimes meet in the Chapel during the lunch period for meditation or fellowship.
There are numerous benefits to using the University Chapel for your event. Clients with confirmed events usually have access to the following
*The Chapel is not air-conditioned but is well ventilated on each floor with multiple windows at either sides of the building.
Individuals, companies or groups seeking to use the Chapel for any purpose other than those stated above are required to send a written request to chapelbookings@uwimona.edu.jm for special consideration. The request should be addressed as follows:
Mrs. Jacqueline Scott-Crossley
Chair
Chapel Management Committee (CMC)
c/o Secretariat
Office of the Campus Registrar
The University of the West Indies
Mona Campus
Kingston 7
Attention: Miss Tamara Matthews
Secretary, Chapel Management Committee
The request should include the following details: -
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