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 the Chaplain. Outwith term-time, Chapel can be available for Weddings - please contact the Bursar's Office for more information.
Lent Term 2020
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
Weekdays as announced
“Koinonia” Group
Koinonia means fellowship, and sharing. We will meet in the Library, for 40 minutes of study of a scripture or other Christian literature, and for discussion.
Wednesdays at 6.40pm
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 and next
Wednesday 26th February at 6 40 pm, Ash Wednesday Holy Communion
Friday 20th March at 9.30am Morning Prayer for the End of Lent Term
Sunday 12th April Easter Day, at 10 am Holy Communion
Friday 1st May at 2 30 pm, Confirmation
Chaplain:
The Rev’d Charles Sherlock (07740 981951)
Charles 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 (Tuesdays-Thursdays), by ’phone, or by email. (charlessherlock@glenalmondcollege.co.uk).
Chaplaincy Team:
Mr Guy Draper, Lay Assistant
Mrs Nicola Henderson, Lay Assistant
Mr Edward Phillips, Lay Assistant
Mr George Pounder, Lay Assistant
Mr Conor Swaile, Lay Assistant
Subwarden for Chapel:
Mrs Jenny Davey (01738 880230)
Director of Music & College Organist:
Dr Tim Ridley (01738 842065)
Sacristan:
Darcy McDermott (Home)
Sandy Steuart Fothringham (Matheson’s)
Sacraments
The Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday in term-time. Christians of any denomination who would normally receive Communion in their own church are welcome to receive Holy Communion in the CollegeChapel.
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 Charles.
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 2020
Sunday 12 January:
Holy Eucharist (10.45am)
Setting | Chris Tambling | The Holy Trinity Service
Anthem | J. H. Hopkins arr. Willcocks | Kings of Orient
Organ voluntary | Denis Bédard | Postlude sur un Noël
Sunday 19 January:
Evening Prayer (6.00pm)
Anthem | S. S. Wesley | Blessed be the God and Father
Organ voluntary | Percy Fletcher | Festival Toccata
Sunday 2 February:
Evening Eucharist (6.00pm)
Anthem | Elizabeth Poston | Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
Organ voluntary | Alexandre Guilmant | Grand Choeur in D
Sunday 23 February:
Evening Prayer (6.00)
Anthem | Herbert Howells | Nunc Dimittis (Collegium Regale)
Organ voluntary | Saint Saëns | Fantasie in E flat
Sunday 1 March:
Holy Eucharist (10.45pm)
Setting | Chris Tambling | The Holy Trinity Service
Anthem | Tallis | If ye love me
Organ voluntary | J. S. Bach | Fantasia in G minor, BWV 542
Sunday 15 March:
Morning Prayer (10.45am)
Anthem | Orlando Gibbons | Drop, drop slow tears
Organ voluntary | J. S. Bach | Fantasia in C minor, BWV 562
Dr Tim Ridley, Director of Music & College Organist
The Rev'd Charles Sherlock, College Chaplain