A Tour of Christ Chapel

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I suppose the part of seminary life I will miss most is the worship at Christ Chapel.  This is a beautiful sanctuary, and the sights and sounds of the worshipping community are often overwhelming.  If you are ever in the Columbia, South Carolina area on a Thursday evening, be sure to take time to visit LTSS and attend the weekly Eucharist service.

 

The Organ at Christ Chapel.  There are many talented musicians in my class and within the seminary community, and their contributions made to our worship are nothing short of amazing.  But none can match the experience of hearing this organ as played by our Chapel Dean or Professor for Liturgical Song. 

 

Our seminary professors each take their turn preaching God’s word during the weekly Eucharist services.  It is a chance to hear not only the voices of our teachers, but our “pastor” as well.

 

At certain times of the day, sunlight washes through the stained glass windows on either side of the altar.  Later in the summer, this picture would show the light as it paints the wall in its entirety. 

 

 Another view of the altar and chancel area.  I took thses photos last week early in the morning before classes began.

 

 This is the Holy Spirit window, and perhaps the most distinguisable element of Christ Chapel.

 

 Thankfully, I will be serving the church here in South Carolina, so I will also have opportunity to attend worship at Christ Chapel.  I know that several of my classmates will miss gathering with the seminary community in this place, but the sights and sounds are so vivid, that they will remain alive in our collective memory for a long long time.

 

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