Living

Chapel Program

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Chapel at St. Paul’s School is where we begin our day as a community. It is a welcoming gathering place for prayer, reflection, music, and celebration. Informed and inspired by the inclusive Episcopal tradition, chapel life at SPS honors humanistic principles and all faiths. Chapel provides a platform for shared experiences that invite and challenge us to “learn those things on earth the knowledge of which continues in heaven” (St. Paul’s School motto).

All community members and groups are welcome to give a talk or presentation in the Chapel or to invite an external speaker. All students, regardless of their faith are invited to join any of the existing Chapel groups or to start their own. The Chaplaincy is here to help.

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“Chapel is like family. It’s great to see everyone before you start your day.”

Getting Involved

Acolytes

Acolytes are students who lead the processions at St. Paul’s School services, carrying banners, torches, and crosses with dignity and reverence. Chapel acolytes are students from many faiths and backgrounds.
Chapel Council

The Chapel Prefects are students from across all forms, faiths, and backgrounds who help to craft, vision, and execute the numerous services and presentations that occur on a regular basis in Chapel. They provide input from the wider student body and frequently meet to how to support the School’s pastoral programming.
Choirs

The Choirs at St. Paul’s are renowned for their musical aesthetic, excellence, and welcome. Learn more»
Lectors Guild

The Lectors Guild is an audition-based reading group that leads the community in the chosen poetry, prose, or scripture for the day. Lectors also read at special services, such as the term Evensongs and the annual celebration of Lessons and Carols.
Talks and Presentations

All community members and groups are welcome to give a talk or presentation in the Chapel or to invite an external speaker. Please email Rev. Chuck Wynder to reserve a space and discuss your ideas.

Some of our recent and varied speakers include Rufus Gifford ’92 (Former Ambassador to Denmark), Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry, Tony Parker ’65 (RNC Treasurer), and The Rev. Becca Stevens (women’s activist).
Videographers

The videographers record chapel audio and video, as well as project film into the antechapel and choir room spaces when our audience exceeds our seating capacity.
Wardens

The Chapel Wardens are Sixth Formers overseen by the School Verger who welcome the community and guests to the Chapel at both our regular daily Chapel services and public offerings.

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The School Prayer

"Grant, O Lord, that in all the joys of life we may never forget to be kind. Help us to be unselfish in friendship, thoughtful of those less happy than ourselves, and eager to bear the burdens of others; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen."

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  O Pray For The Peace-James Carter
  
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