University Memorial Chapel
Faith Based Organizations
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Chapel Worship Ministry
The following groups are a part of Christian ministry at the Chapel and perform during Sunday worship service:
- Ignited Praise Gospel Choir
- Praise & Worship Team
- Tokens of Joy Praise Dance Team
Student Organizations
The Chapel works in partnership with the Office of Student Life & Development to oversee the following Faith Based Organizations on campus:
- Morgan Apostolic Faith (graduate students)
The LINK Initiative
Listen • Include • Navigate • Kindle
Safe Spaces Curated for Human Connection
The LINK Initiative is a dialogue-based program developed by the Morgan State University Memorial Chapel to cultivate meaningful conversations across differences in identity, belief, culture, and lived experience. At a time when polarization increasingly shapes public discourse, LINK creates intentional spaces where students learn to engage difficult topics with empathy, intellectual curiosity, and mutual respect.
Built around four guiding principles—Listen to Understand, Include Diverse Perspectives, Navigate Differences with Respect, and Kindle Connection and Empathy—the initiative equips students with the skills necessary to become bridge-builders, ethical leaders, and compassionate citizens both on campus and beyond.
Rather than seeking consensus, LINK encourages participants to practice civil dialogue, critically examine their own perspectives, and appreciate the humanity of those with whom they disagree and/or differ from.
Friends of the Chapel
The Friends of the Chapel serve as a type of advisory board for Chapel operations. Their function varies from offering programming ideas to philanthropic endeavors. The group consists of Morgan alumni, staff, faculty, and community members. The group serves as an integral part in helping the Chapel maintain connections with alumni and the broader Morgan community. Our current members are:
- Arté Warren
- Arthuro Lawson
- Carla Nealy
- Clarence Wayman
- Denise Smith
- Douglas Gwynn
- Edith Johnson
- Edwin T. Johnson
- Jackie Lawson
- Jacqueline Holland
- Kevin Peters
- Neva W. Brown
- Oludare Owolabi
- Seymour Chambers
- Shelly Mintz
- Vanessa Grey
- Warren Howze
Contact Information
Rev. Lawrence Lockett, Jr.
Assistant Director
443.885.5105
Mrs. Kendra Mariah Joines
Administrative Assistant II
443.885.5166
Hours of Operation (Spring & Fall)
Tuesday-Friday 9am-7pm
Sunday 12:30pm-4:30pm
Spiritual/Religious Observance Calendar
Let's lock in! TEXT first & last name for updates!
(443) 331-2828
Book an appointment with us:
for Grief/Loss, Relationship Concerns, General Prayer, etc.
University Memorial Chapel
Morgan State University
4307 Hillen Rd
Baltimore, MD 21239
Contact Information
Rev. Lawrence Lockett, Jr.
Assistant Director
443.885.5105
Mrs. Kendra Mariah Joines
Administrative Assistant II
443.885.5166
Hours of Operation (Spring & Fall)
Tuesday-Friday 9am-7pm
Sunday 12:30pm-4:30pm
Spiritual/Religious Observance Calendar
Let's lock in! TEXT first & last name for updates!
(443) 331-2828
Book an appointment with us:
for Grief/Loss, Relationship Concerns, General Prayer, etc.
University Memorial Chapel
Morgan State University
4307 Hillen Rd
Baltimore, MD 21239