Shove Memorial Chapel is an integral part of Colorado College. The campus is home to about 2,000 students, as well as the faculty and staff who make this a place of learning and discovery. Shove Chapel policies reflect the educational context of this private, residential, liberal arts institution.

As an interfaith college chapel (rather than a local church), that is open to a diversity of practices, beliefs, and traditions, Shove Chapel's primary responsibility is to the Colorado College community. However, as the academic schedule permits, Shove Chapel is available to the wider community for ceremonies including weddings, memorial services, and other life-cycle rituals and celebrations.

When considering Shove for your ceremony, please be aware:

• We cannot provide on-campus facilities for private receptions or parties, including wedding and memorial service receptions.
• Parking during business hours when school is in session is limited and follows the policies of Campus Safety. Please visit https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/parking/ for guidance.
• There may be college or community functions taking place in the grassy area directly west of the chapel. The chapel does not have control over that scheduling.
• Please take into consideration that Sacred Grounds and Shove Memorial Chapel most likely will not be available during CC campus-wide events such as Convocation, Parents and Family Weekend, Homecoming, and Commencement week activities.
• It is possible that regular banners and other artwork may be in Shove at the time of your ritual.

For internal Colorado College reservations, please contact the Chaplain’s Office.

For all inquiries related to weddings, please contact Campus Events at 719-389-6274 or by email  

For information about memorial services and other rituals and ceremonies, in addition to pastoral support and spiritual care please contact Chaplain Kate Holbrook at 719 389-7986 or at kholbrook@coloradocollege.edu.