Chapel

Seminary Chapel

Weekly chapel services are central to community spiritual formation at Briercrest Seminary. Each Thursday at 11:15 a.m. during most of the year, the seminary community gathers for chapel to celebrate God and his work in our lives. These chapel services include time for corporate worship: reflection on God’s Word, song, testimony, fellowship, and food. The priority of Seminary Chapel is for students and their families to find a place to experience God in community with fellow seminary students and staff. Because of this, chapel is generally followed by a soup and bread lunch. Students are encouraged to bring their families to chapel and lunch, so there are usually a lot of children around. Everyone is invited to contribute a loonie ($1) toward the cost.

The seminary chapel purpose statement:

“In seminary chapel, students, faculty and their families set aside time, space and themselves to worship the Triune God. Our gathering reflects the diversity of our educational community as we worship in ways that creatively value both our differences and our unity as followers of Jesus. As God reveals himself, we often lament, find healing, and respond with thanksgiving and celebration.”

Seminary chapel is led by a team of students, faculty, and staff. Students who show interest in chapel and demonstrate leadership abilities are invited to join this team. The team meets weekly to plan and evaluate chapel times. This team also participates more widely in addressing issues of seminary community spiritual formation.