Christmas Services 2008

Chapel is central to Glenalmond life

The Glenalmond community comes together for worship every day apart from Saturday and this emphasis on Christian living and belief underpins a great deal of what happens in College. We also respect the beliefs and approaches of those who have another faith or none, and whilst all pupils are invited to share in Christian faith, they should not feel compelled to do so.

The Chaplain offers an informal group called Soul Space which meets on a Tuesday afternoon for faith and fellowship. Normally this involves tea and cake at the Chaplain's House, followed by a short bible study and discussion and ending with prayer and a few worship songs. This is for all age groups and faith backgrounds.

Wednesday Compline (Night Prayer) is also part of the spiritual heartbeat of the community and pupils are invited to light a candle for someone they are praying for or are concerned about.

The Chaplain's role is one of responsibility for the worshipping life of the community, but it also encompasses pastoral care for the whole community and much else besides. If you would like to contact the Chaplain about any aspect regarding the Christian, pastoral or religious nature of the school, please e-mail The Rev'd Giles Dove at gilesdove@glenalmondcollege.co.uk or telephone 01738 842064/01738 880479.

Christmas Services 2008

Sunday 14^th December (Advent III) 
Holy Eucharist (no hymns and no sermon) at 10.00am

Sunday 21^st December (Advent IV) 
Holy Eucharist with Christingles for the children at 10.00am

Wednesday 24^th December (Christmas Eve) 
Midnight Mass (with candles and incense) at 11.30pm

Thursday 25^th December (Christmas Day) 
Holy Eucharist with Blessing of the Crib at 10.00am

Our services are open to all. Children are always especially welcome. If there are any youngsters who would like to serve at the altar or read a lesson during holiday services, please let Father Giles know. Whatever your church background, if you would normally receive Holy Communion in your own church, you are welcome to receive Holy Communion in this Chapel.

Chaplain

The Rev'd Giles Dove
(01738 842064 or 01738 880479)

The Chaplain is available to speak in confidence with any member of the College (irrespective of religious belief) concerning any matter. He can be contacted in his classroom (Room 7), at The Chaplain's House, Baillie's Court, by 'phone, or by email (gilesdove@glenalmondcollege.co.uk)

Chaplaincy Team:

Dr John Byrom, Lay Assistant (01738 880385)

Dr Robin Mundill, Lay Assistant (01738 880358)

Mr John Owen, Lay Assistant (01738 880235)

Miss Katherine Platt (01738 842112)

Mr John Wright, Licensed Lay Reader (01738 446210)

Sacristan - Rose Thomson (Home House)

Director of Music - Mr Robert Gower (01738 842065 or 01738 880313)