Chapel
Chapel at St. Nicholas: Centering Moments in a Noisy World
Chapel has been at the heart of St. Nicholas since the school’s founding at Grace Episcopal Church in 1958. It’s a time for our community to gather, reflect, and offer praise to God through song, prayer, and fellowship. Each morning, Level 1 through Level 7 students join together with many parents, families, and special guests, while our PK3 students have their own weekly chapel experience until they are ready to join the traditional all-school service.
As an Episcopal school, St. Nicholas follows a simplified liturgy of the Episcopal Church, specifically designed for children. This structure offers both a sense of familiarity and routine, while also allowing space for a variety of perspectives. Our chapel program fosters an environment of open-mindedness, tolerance, and acceptance of differences, helping each child grow in their faith. We emphasize what unites us, while honoring the unique beliefs that make each of us who we are.
Chapel at St. Nicholas is a chance to pause, reflect, and find quiet in a busy world. In the midst of all the noise, chapel serves as a grounding and nurturing time for our students and school community. It’s an opportunity for growth and a deeper connection to one another, encouraging a sincere and deep love for God, ourselves, and each other.
The school year theme provides inspiration for many chapel talks, as well as classroom discussions, service projects, and school-wide activities. This year, our theme reminds us that, though we may not always realize it, we have the power to be a light in someone’s life.
Chapel Events 2024-2025
All events begin at 8:25am unless otherwise noted.
Other dates will be added during the school year as plans are confirmed.
Wednesday, October 23: Bishop Cole visits in Chapel
Monday, November 11: Level 3 Veteran's Day Chapel
Friday, November 22: Level 7 Thanksgiving Chapel
Friday, December 6: Level 6 St. Nicholas Day Chapel
Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30 pm: Upper Primary Holiday Program
Thursday, December 19: Level 5 Lessons & Carols Chapel
Tuesday, January 21: Level 4 MLK Tribute Chapel
Tuesday, March 4: Level 7 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Race (after chapel)
Friday, April 11: ELC InChoiry, 9 am (replaces regular chapel time)
Thursday, April 17 at 9 am: Grandparents Day (all levels; schedule TBA)
Friday, April 25 at 9 am: Lower Primary Theme Day Program (replaces regular chapel time)
Thursday, May 22: ELC Promotion, 9:00 am / Level 7 Graduation 11:00 am / PK3 promotion 2:00 pm (no regular chapel)
Friday, May 23: Lower Primary Promotion, 9:00 am / Level 5 +Level 6 Promotion 10:30 am (no regular chapel)
