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Religious Services

Albion College Chapel ... "A Place for Grace"

Albion College Chapel takes place every Wednesday of the academic year at 9:00 p.m. in the Kellogg Center "Stack" (2nd floor).  Each week, the Christian body on campus gathers to experience student-led Christian worship.  While the music is primarily contemporary Christian,  students keep many traditional aspects (e.g., Benediction, hymns, prayers) and weave together different musical genres (e.g., Gospel, praise songs from different countries).

This is a uniquely Albion College phenomenon.  It is a tremendous expression of Christian unity on campus and in the world.

Leadership for Chapel is drawn from all Christian groups and Christian traditions.  For students on the leadership team, Chapel is a great opportunity to develop ministry skills and discern calling.

The location is important.  The Kellogg Center Gerstacker Commons ("Stack") is the original chapel for Albion College.  In hosting campus worship in the "Stack," Chapel supports the roots and tradition of the College, and celebrates the vital Christian life present still today.

Albion College Chapel is a student-led program, sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain.  All members of the Albion College community are welcome to attend and participate.

Hindu Holidays

In recent years, there has been a growing observance on campus for Hindu holidays.  Each year for the past twelve years, Asian Awareness Group (AAG) hosts a campus celebration of Diwali.  In 2010-2011, The Bridge and hosted a campus puja, led by the pujari of the Bharatiya Temple of Lansing.  And the Office of the Chaplain hosts 1-2 trips to the temple each year, open to any member of the Albion College community.

Lessons & Carols

One of Albion College's most beloved traditions, the Music Department sponsors "A Service of Lessons and Carols" once per year during Advent.  This is a wonderful celebration of sacred vocal music, and for many, a deeply meaningful Christian worship experience.  The public and all members of the Albion College community are welcome. Free.

Mass

Catholic Connections student organization provides a ride service to/from Mass on Sunday morning.  St. John Catholic Church is at 1020 Irwin Ave., Albion.  The ride departs from the Kellogg Center lobby at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings, returning by Noon.  All students are welcome.

Shabbat & Jewish Holidays

About once per month, all members of the Albion College community are invited to welcome the Sabbath with the traditional Jewish prayers.  In addition, Jewish students organize numerous programs for campus to observe Jewish holidays and raise awareness of Jewish tradition.

Fall 2011 schedule:

  • Friday, August 26, 5:15 p.m., KC Living Room.  Welcoming New Members Shabbat.
  • Friday, September 9, 5:15 p.m., KC Living Room.  Shabbat.
  • Friday, September 23, 5:15 p.m., KC Living Room.  Shabbat
  • Wed-Thur, Sept. 28-29 -- Students who need a ride to an area Temple for Rosh Hashanah should contact the Office of the Chaplain.
  • Friday, September 30, 5:15 p.m., KC Living Room.  Shabbat for Rosh Hashanah.
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 7-8 -- Student who need a ride to an area Temple for Yom Kippur should contact the Office of the Chaplain.
  • Wednesday, October 12, evening -- Hillel sets up campus Sukkah on the Quad.
  • Friday, October 14, 5:15 p.m., KC Living Room.  Shabbat for Sukkah.
  • Friday, November 11, 5:15 p.m., KC Living Room.  Shabbat
  • Friday, December 2, 5:15 p.m., KC Living Room.  Last Shabbat for the semester.

This program is co-sponsored by Hillel and the Office of the Chaplain, and is open to all members of the Albion College community.