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Chapel is central to Glenalmond life

The Glenalmond community comes together for worship at least once every day apart from Saturday in term-time. There are also services during the holidays, as announced. 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.

Regular Services in Term

Sundays at 10.45am (or 5.45pm)

Holy Eucharist or Morning (or Evening) Prayer

When the full College service is Morning or Evening Prayer, there will be a brief voluntary celebration of the Eucharist, usually immediately after Morning/Evening Prayer for those who wish to receive Communion

Weekdays at 8.30am (or 5.50pm)

Morning (or Evening) Prayer

A brief corporate act of worship for the College, usually comprising a Scripture reading, address, prayer and hymn

Wednesdays at 8.45pm

Compline (Night Prayer)

A peaceful way to end the day. An opportunity to light a candle and to pray for those we love and those in particular need

Special Services this Term

Tuesday 2^nd February at 9.00pm

Candlemas

Holy Eucharist for the Feast of Candlemas

Wednesday 24^th February at 8.30pm

Lent Address with Compline

The Very Rev'd Jeremy Auld

Provost of St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee

Services during the Holidays

As announced

Sunday Services

10^th January (Epiphany I – The Baptism of Christ) Holy Eucharist
Preacher: The Chaplain
Day Pupils to attend

17^th January (Epiphany II) Morning Prayer
Preacher: The Rev'd Anne Haselhurst, Rector, St James the Great, Cupar

31^st January (Epiphany IV - Septuagesima) Holy Eucharist 
Preacher: The Rev'd David Beckett (OG), Minister of the Church of Scotland, Edinburgh

7^th February (Second Sunday Before Lent - Sexagesima) NB at 9.00pm (dress: smart casuals)
Night Prayer – Preacher: The Chaplain

28^th February (Lent II) Morning Prayer
Preacher: The Most Rev'd The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church

7^th March (Lent III) Evening Prayer 
Preacher: The Very Rev'd Professor Gordon McPhate, Dean of Chester

21^st March (Lent V) Holy Eucharist – Preacher: The Chaplain

Chapel Contacts

Chaplain:

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

Father Giles 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 Study next to Chapel, 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, Lay Assistant (01738 842112)

Mr John Wright, Licensed Lay Reader (01738 446210)

Sacristan:

Emma Winton (Home)

Director of Music:

Dr Tim Ridley (01738 842065)

Organist:

Mr Robert Gower (01738 842048)

The Sacraments

The Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday in term-time. Christians of any denomination who would normally receive Communion in their own church are invited to receive Holy Communion in Chapel. Members of the College are prepared for Confirmation (in the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Church of Scotland and associated Churches; Roman Catholic pupils may also be prepared by arrangement), usually in Fifth Form. Baptism, the Sacrament of Reconciliation (commonly called Confession) and the Anointing of the Sick are available following consultation with Father Giles. Outwith term-time, Chapel can be available for Weddings – please contact the Bursar's Office for more information.