Chaplaincy

Reverend Knox, Chaplain

Space: The Final Frontier The school’s Governing Body, some years ago, approved for the new GTB2 building two important spaces: A Prayer Room, and a Consecrated Chapel. Last year, after the restrictions and provisions for COVID, both spaces became a reality.

The Consecration of the Chapel in May by the Bishop of London was a profound, holy and joyful occasion. The Chapel has been designed to be small and contained, or to open out into the Colet Hall for larger gatherings such as this. It is a space set apart not only for worship, but also where every member of our community can come from their places of busyness to be quiet and still.

And the Prayer Room moved! In the Summer Term, it was relocated from Old Science to its place in the new building. This is an alternative space to pray, and is particularly used by our Muslim Students and Staff during the week. It has also been a delight this last year to see the beginning of the school’s I-Soc (Islamic Society), meeting for Friday Prayers and discussion.

When those in our school community have exerted themselves in the exploration of the frontiers of Science, Arts, or Languages, perhaps it might be good to take advantage of one of these two spaces. Maybe even to explore new frontiers: of silence, reflection and prayer. ❚

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