Chapel
The Chaplaincy
Father Mark Smith is our Chaplain and he is a full-time member of staff who lives with his family on the school campus. The Chaplaincy is regarded as a vital touchstone for everything that happens at King's and, as a Woodard school, the role of the Chaplain is an incarnational one - reminding the school community of the loving presence of God permeating all we do.
The Chaplain teaches all pupils for at least three years and also interacts with them formally and informally in a wide range of other ways. Some examples are:
- Confirmation classes
- As Section Commander of the Naval Section of the CCF
- Friday afternoons working in the school allotments which are run by the Chaplain
- Late Tuesday evening 'Oasis' in chapel followed by hot chocolate and chat
- The Year Group Forum
- Individual counselling
The Chaplain is also responsible for all chapel services. There is a weekly Eucharist for the whole school community, a Friday morning reflection, and evening prayer on Sundays. During the year there are special services in our chapel like the Confirmation, Remembrance Sunday, Leavers' Eucharist, the two Carol Services and Christmas morning Eucharist.
Father Mark is always available for any member of the community and there are often baptisms and weddings at King's. He can be contacted on Tel: 01823 328211 or by email: masmith@kings-taunton.co.uk
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