A Celebration of Girtonian Preaching! This term, as part of our 150th Anniversary, the Chapel will be welcoming back a number of distinguished Old Girtonians (OG) to preach on themes of their choosing, as well as hosting reunions for former chapel wardens and musicians. Come and be

inspired by the stories of those who went before you!

GIRTON COLLEGE CHAPEL Lent Term 2020

WHO’S WHO?

THE CHAPLAIN: Revd Dr Malcolm Guite

Revd Dr Guite is the College Chaplain. Malcolm is available to all members of College, and is happy to see people in confidence for any reason. He is part-time and is around College most days, including Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Full Term.

Do feel free to drop in, or else call him (38956). Malcolm is more than happy to see you in person, talk on the phone or be in contact by email (mg320) if that is best for you. The Porter ’s Lodge can also contact Malcolm in an emergency.

Check out the Chaplain’s website: malcolmguite.wordpress.com

Or follow him on Twitter: @malcolmguite

LAY MINISTER: Dr Roland Randall, Life Fellow & Diocesan Reader Dr Randall can be contacted by email (rer10). DIRECTOR OF CHAPEL MUSIC: Gareth Wilson Gareth (nota1cambiata@hotmail.com) oversees the musical life of the Chapel and runs the College Choir.

He is assisted by the Senior Organ Scholar, James Mitchell (jhm68), the Daphne Braggins Organ Scholar, Thomas Williamson (taw55) and also by the Choir Secretaries.

CHAPEL WARDEN: Wilhelm Emmrich (we230) and Simon Weppel (smw84) Girton’s Chapel Wardens assist the Chaplain in all practical matters relating to Chapel. Have a word with them if you’d like to become a Chapel Warden yourself, lead the prayers or readings, or if you have any other contribution you’d like to make.

STUDENT ORGANISATIONS:

Girton Christian Union Reps: Natasha Leake (nnsl2) and Ryan McMahon (rajbm2)

Cambridge University Catholic Chaplaincy: www.fisherhouse.org.uk

http://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/https://twitter.com/malcolmguite

CHORAL CANDLELIT COMPLINE TUESDAYS at 9 p.m. (starting on 21 January - 3 March)

Compline Service will include Plainchant and reflective music sung by the Choir at Girton College during Full Term.

Each Compline will be followed, for those who wish, by refreshments and conversation. Take some space: unwind at the end of a hectic day.

Be still for 20 minutes in the candlelight. No demands. No sermon.

Please note there will be no Compline service on 28 January, 4 February and 25 February.

VESPERS SERVICE FRIDAYS at 6:45 p.m. (starting on 24 January - 6 March)

Vespers is a beautiful reflective sung evening service from the Catholic tradition and was one of ‘hours’ or ‘offices’ in Benedictine monasteries.

Come and enjoy this gentle and relaxing service.

Please note there will be no Vespers service on 28 February.

SPECIAL SERVICES & EVENTS

Chapel Reunion Sunday 2 February, 5.30 p.m.

As part of the 150th Anniversary, all former Chapel Wardens, and their

guests, are invited to a special service which Canon Angela Tilby, herself a

former Chapel Warden, will be preaching. Following this there will be

drinks and a hot buffet dinner in the Fellows Dining Room.

19th Annual Blues, Booze and Chocolate Party Sunday 9 February, 9 p.m.

Featuring Mystery Train at Girton College, Old Hall. All welcome to come and beat the mid-term blues.

Admission free.

SPECIAL SERVICES & EVENTS (cont.)

Quiet Day at Little Gidding Saturday 15 February, 10.15 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

A day’s expedition to Little Gidding, together with Revd Dr Mark Smith the Chaplain at Clare College. TS Eliot’s poem will be read in the Chapel where it’s set and The Chaplain will also give a talk on the poem in the TS Eliot room at Ferrar house.

There will be space for reading and reflection, and whilst there will be some for whom it is a specifically spiritual pilgrimage, the Quiet Day is also open to others, of any faith or none, for whom it could be a straightforwardly literary pilgrimage.

There will also be a chance to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside and enjoy elevenses and afternoon tea together.

Admission fee £10 as a contribution for the day, which includes transport, lunch and tea. If you want to come, email The Chaplain (mg320).

Music and Choir Reunion Evensong and Dinner Sunday 23 February, 2.30 p.m.

The Music and Choir Reunion will offer a chance for all those who have been involved in Girton music – whether as Music students, members of the Music Society or members of the Chapel Choir – to return to College for a day of celebrations. The main event will be a festive meal. This will be preceded, for those who wish to take part, by a special Chapel service featuring music composed round the time of Girton’s foundation.

After Prayer Monday 24 February, 8 p.m. at Trinity College Chapel

The Chaplain reads his poetic response to George Herbert in Trinity College Chapel with music from Trinity College Choir.

All Girtonians are welcome.

Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday 26 February, 8 p.m.

Hymns: 67 & 74 Psalm: 51 Readings: Isaiah 58:1-12 and John 8:1-11

Communion Setting: Missa Brevis (Dobri Hristov) Anthem: Love bade me welcome (Judith Weir)

ALL SUNDAYS IN FULL TERM at 5:30 p.m. (unless otherwise stated)

Following the service and supper in the Hall, fruit and sherry will be available in the Fellows’ Drawing Room, all welcome.

THIS TERM’S THEME IS ‘A CELEBRATION OF GIRTONIAN PREACHING!’

Sunday 19 January: Joint Evensong with Academia Musica Title: Call and response: Being led by God Speaker: Will Lyon-Tupman (OG & Ordinand) Hymns: 376, 252 Psalm: 5 Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 New Testament Reading: John 2:1-12 Music: Pater Noster (Gareth Wilson), Responses - Cecilia McDowall, Evening Service in D (Herbert Brewer), and Beati Quorum (Charles Stanford).

Sunday 26 January: Choral Evensong Title: Working with God Speaker: Revd Dr Jenny Gage (OG & Minister for Social Justice at Ely Cathedral) Hymns: 495, 499 Psalm: 42 Old Testament Reading: Micah 6:1-8 New Testament Reading: James 2:14-25 Music: Decalogue xi/I give you a new commandment (Gareth Wilson), Responses - Rhiannon Randle, Evening Service in B flat (Charles Stanford), and Ave Maria (Igor Stravinsky).

Sunday 2 February: Eucharist for Candlemas Speaker: Revd Angela Tilby (OG & Canon Emeritus of Christchurch Cathedral) Hymns: 157, 234 Epistle: Hebrews 2:14 - end Gospel: Luke 2:22 - 40 Eucharist setting: Mass (Louisa Sullivan) Anthem: To the immaculate heart (Libby Croad)

Sunday 9 February: Choral Evensong Title: Love and Tax Returns! Speaker: Revd Andy Chrich (OG & Vicar of Christ Church Highbury) Hymns: 362, 364 Psalm: 98 Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4 New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 13 Music: O Come, Let us Sing (Cheryl Frances-Hoad), Responses - Rhiannon Randle, Second Service (Kenneth Leighton), and My Eyes for Beauty Pine (Elizabeth & Thomas Coxhead).

Sunday 16 February: Choral Evensong Title: The sower, the seed and the soil Speaker: Andrea Skevington (OG & Author) Hymns: 466, 333 Psalm: 1 Old Testament Reading: Job 12:7-13 New Testament Reading: Luke 8: 4-15 Music: Pulchra Es (Robin Burlton), Responses - Rhiannon Randle, Evening Service in B flat (Henry Purcell) and God be in my Head (Judith Bingham).

Sunday 23 February: Music & Choir Reunion Service, 2.30 p.m. Title: Wonder, Love and Praise Speaker: Revd Canon Dr Maggie Guite (OG & Rector of St. Mary ’s Linton) Hymns: 408, 393 Psalm: 146 Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 6:1-5 New Testament Reading: Revelation 4 Music: Locus Iste (Anton Bruckner), Responses - Rhiannon Randle, St Paul’s Service (Herbert Howells), and How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings (Johannes Brahms).

Sunday 1 March: Annual Choir Festal Evensong Title: The Lost Son Speaker: The Chaplain Hymns: 353, 391 Psalm: 19 Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 30:15-18 New Testament Reading: Luke 15:11-32 Music: The Lost Son (Milly Atkinson), Responses - Rhiannon Randle, The Girton Service (Gareth Wilson), and Psalm 150 (Tim Watts).

Sunday 8 March: A special service of music and readings for Lent, Holy Week and Easter, 6 p.m. Music: Seven Last Words from the Cross, The Lost Son (Milly Atkinson), To the Immaculate Heart (Libby Croad), God be in my head (Judith Bingham), Deus Meus utquid me dereliquisti (Gareth Wilson), Love bade me welcome (Judith Weir), Consummatum Est (Gareth Wilson), and In Manu Tua (Louie McIver).

CHARITY FOR LENT TERM - STUDENT MINDS

Mental illness is one of the greatest challenges facing society today. Student Minds believe that universities, as a community setting, present an opportunity to change people’s health outcomes for life. Whilst much progress is being made, there is a lot more to be done to address the existing gaps in support, knowledge and strategic action.

Student Minds train students and staff in universities across the UK to deliver student-led peer support interventions as well as research-driven workshops and campaigns. By working collaboratively across sectors, they share best practice and ensure that the student voice influences decisions about student mental health.

Together they aim to transform the state of student mental health so that all in higher education can thrive.

For more information, visit:

www.studentminds.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/studentminds.org.uk

Twitter: @StudentMindsOrg

Instagram: www.instagram.com/studentmindsorg

THIS TERM’S COVER ART

The cover art is the stained glass window in Girton College Chapel captured by photographer Phil Mynott.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For further details about Chapel news, events and recordings of selected sermons, please visit:

Chapel website: www.girton.cam.ac.uk/discover-girton/ girton-today/places/chapel

Facebook community page: Search ‘Girton College Chapel Community’ or visit www.facebook.com/Girton-College-Chapel-Community-1566176626957465

The Chapel Choir of Girton College, Cambridge Facebook page: www.facebook.com/GirtonChoir

Follow the Choir on Twitter: @GirtonChoir