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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 20^th April at 9.00am
Staff Service for the Start of Term

Friday 7^th May at 2.30pm
Confirmation & Holy Eucharist – The Most Rev'd the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church

Thursday 13^th May at 7.30am
Holy Eucharist for Ascension Day

Thursday 9^th June at 7.30am
Holy Eucharist for the Feast of St Columba

Saturday 3^rd July at 9.30am
Commemoration Day Service (for all except Leavers)

Saturday 3^rd July at 10.30am
Commemoration Day Service with Leavers' Address by Dr John Byrom

Sunday Services

25^th April (Easter IV) Holy Eucharist
Preacher: The Chaplain Day Pupils to attend

2^nd May (Easter V) Morning Prayer 
Preacher: The Very Revd Kenny Rathband, Dean of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane

16^th May (Easter VII) Morning Prayer 
Preacher: The Rt Rev'd Dr John Mantle, Bishop of Brechin

(NB Holy Eucharist at 8.30am)

23^rd May (The Day of Pentecost) Holy Eucharist 
Preacher: The Rev'd Gavin Williams, Chaplain, Westminster School Day Pupils to attend

13^th June (Pentecost III) Morning Prayer 
Preacher: The Rev'd Paddy Allen, Rector, St Columba's, Crieff, St Serf's, Comrie & St Angus, Lochearnhead

20^th June (Pentecost IV) Evening Prayer 
Preacher: The Rev'd Susan Brown, Minister, Dornoch Cathedral

27^th June (Pentecost V) Holy Eucharist 
Preacher: The Warden

Services during the Holidays as announced

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.