The chapel was built and dedicated in 1965 through the initiative and generosity of the Rev. C.H. Johnson, and with the support of many other alumni, friends of the university, church people of the region and other individuals and institutions. The organ is a gift of a former Chancellor, Dr. Ralph P. Bell, in memory of his mother. The stained glass windows were given by Marjorie Young Bell. The Manning Room in the basement is named for the generous gift of Mrs. Gladys M. Manning, and is dedicated to the religious and social life of the campus. Worship Sunday evening worship services, or vespers, are held through the academic year.
Holy communion is celebrated on an ecumenical basis each month in a mid-week service.
Other special services in the week take place through the year. The Chaplain provides leadership in worship, drawing also on guest resource persons and members of the University community. Students take an active role in the chapel programmes, sharing in planning, preparing and leading worship. The Chapel Organist and Chapel Choir bring the gift of music to worship, as do many other individuals and groups from the campus community. All the work of the Chaplain is undertaken regardless of the religion, ideology or faith of those who seek.