Upper School Chapel Update

This fall in Chapel we are studying the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke).  It is fun to  explore the differences in each, but most importantly to discover how they recount who Jesus is, what he preached and taught.  We’re still in Mark Chapter 1 (a lot happens in one chapter!), but this week we’ll be moving on to Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount and Luke’s Sermon on the Plain.  The Sermon gives us a lot of opportunity to discuss making good choices and doing the right thing.  Jesus’ way is often not the easy way, but it is always the best way.  

Senior Chapel Talks are a crowd favorite, and we look forward to those beginning near the end of September.  The small but mighty Class of 2024 will have great wisdom, humor and experience to share with us.  Another favorite Trinity tradition is Birthday Blessings.  We offer these on Fridays for anyone with a birthday the previous Monday through the following Sunday.

We have a great group of student leaders in our team of Prefects, and they are serving faithfully as acolytes and liturgists.  We have just had our first monthly meeting, and I am always so grateful for the creative input our Prefects bring to Chapel planning.  Speaking of creativity, we are enjoying the musical leadership of a variety of students who lead worship on Friday in our Praise Team. The opportunity to participate in the Praise Team is always open, and we are currently recruiting other student musicians to offer music, vocal or instrumental, during the Eucharist on Wednesdays.  If you have a musician in your household, please encourage them to share their gifts with us.  Students love nothing more than hearing from their peers.

It brings me joy worshiping with the Trinity students and faculty every day. If you have any questions about Chapel or any aspect of the spiritual life of the School, please reach out to me any time.

Chaplain Weisenfels