Chapel
The Chapel is central to life at Glenalmond. Six days a week, the whole school comes together for the Chapel service – strengthening the sense of community and allowing time and space for the nurturing of faith.
The school has an Episcopalian foundation, and welcomes children of all faiths. The Glenalmond community comes together for worship in Chapel 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, there is no compulsion to do so. Integrity, tolerance, equality and forgiveness are our core values.
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.
Michaelmas Term
2018
Sundays at 10.45am (or 6.00pm)
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
Morning 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
Thursday 30th August at 8.45am
Staff Service for the Start of Michaelmas Term
Sunday 14th October at 5.30pm
Evening Prayer for Glenalmond Choral Day – Preacher: The Chaplain
Thursday 13th December at 5.00pm Lessons and Carols by Candlelight (Cairnies, Home, Patchell’s, Reid’s)
Thursday 13th December at 7.30pm Lessons and Carols by Candlelight (Goodacre’s, Lothian, Matheson’s, Skrine’s)
Friday 14th December at 9.30am Morning Prayer for the End of Michaelmas Term
Sunday Services
9th September (Trinity XV) Holy Eucharist at 10.45am – Preacher: The Chaplain Day Pupils to attend
16th September (Trinity XVI) Morning Prayer at 10.45am – Preacher: The Chaplain
30th September (Trinity XVIII) Morning Prayer at 10.45am – Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Tony Sparham
7th October (Trinity XIX) Evening Prayer at 6.00pm – Preacher: The Chaplain
14th October (Trinity XX) Morning Prayer at 10.15am – Preacher: The Warden
4th November (All Saints’ Sunday) Holy Eucharist at 10.45am – Preacher: The Rev’d Andrew Richardson, Chaplain, St Botolph Without Aldgate, London
11th November (Remembrance Sunday) Morning Prayer & Act of Remembrance at 10.45am – Address: Major General the Honourable Seymour Monro (OG) CBE DL Day Pupils to attend Seating for this particular Chapel Service is in very high demand and we are restricted to a maximum of 150 guests. You are therefore asked to apply for tickets from 1st October by contacting the Reception Office. reception@glenalmondcollege.co.uk or 01738 842000. Those arriving without a ticket may not gain admission.
25th November (Christ the King) Morning Prayer at 10.45am – Preacher: The Rev’d Dr Alison Jack, Senior Lecturer in Practical Theology, University of Edinburgh
2nd December (Advent Sunday) Morning Prayer at 10.45am – Preacher: Padre Chris Kellock, Assistant Chaplain, Sandhurst Group HQ
9th December (Second Sunday of Advent) Holy Eucharist at 10.45am – Preacher: The Chaplain
Services during the Holidays
Monday 24th December: Midnight Mass at 11.30pm – Preacher: The Chaplain
Tuesday 25th December (Christmas Day): Holy Eucharist & Blessing of the Crib at 10.00am – Preacher – The Chaplain
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:
Mr Guy Draper, Lay Assistant
Mr Peter Golden, Lay Assistant
Mrs Nicola Henderson, Lay Assistant
Mr Edward Phillips, Lay Assistant
Mr George Pounder, Lay Assistant
Mr Conor Swaile, Lay Assistant
Sacristan:
Alexander Wallace (Patchell’s)
Director of Music & College Organist:
Dr Tim Ridley (01738 842065)
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 (annemariemcnaughton@glenalmondcollege.co.uk).
Glenalmond College Chapel Choir
Services & Choral Music
Lent Term 2019
Sunday 13 January:
Holy Eucharist (10.45am)
Setting Chris Tambling The Holy Trinity Service
Anthem Walford Davies God be in my head
Organ voluntary Denis Bédard Postlude sur un Noël
Sunday 20 January:
Morning Prayer (10.45am)
Anthem Sir Michael Tippett Deep River (from A Child of Our Time)
Organ voluntary Percy Fletcher Festival Toccata
Sunday 3 February:
Evening Prayer (6.00pm)
Anthem Sir Edward Bairstow Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Organ voluntary Alexandre Guilmant Grand Choeur in D
Sunday 24 February:
Morning Prayer (10.45am)
Anthem Alexander Wallace O Sacrum Convivium
Organ voluntary Saint Saëns Fantasie in E flat
Friday 1 March:
Gala Concert, Perth Concert Hall (7.00pm)
Choir will sing Tippett’s Go Down, Moses and Deep River together with Ola Gjeilo’s The Rose
Sunday 3 March:
Morning Prayer (10.45pm)
Anthem Handel Zadok the Priest
Organ voluntary Stanley Trumpet Tune in D
Sunday 17 March:
Morning Prayer (10.45am)
Anthem James Curnow Lord teach us how to pray
Organ voluntary J. S. Bach Fantasia in C minor, BWV 562
Sunday 24 March:
Holy Eucharist (10.45am)
Setting Chris Tambling The Holy Trinity Service
Anthem S. S. Wesley Wash me throughly
Organ voluntary J. S. Bach Fugue in A minor, BWV 543
Dr Tim Ridley, Director of Music & College Organist
The Rev'd Giles Dove, College Chaplain