Chapel
At The Episcopal Academy, we believe worship and character education go hand-in-hand with intellectual and social development.

Chapel, a 30-minute Episcopalian service, takes place weekly for the Lower School, and three times a week for Middle and Upper Schools. Guest speakers, dignitaries, and students address the Chapel theme for the year. Middle and Upper School students take further responsibility by planning their own services through their respective Chapel Council and Student Vestry.
Chapel provides an opportunity to inspire students to think how they can lead lives of purpose, faith and integrity. It also offers time for students and faculty to ask two important questions: What do I know about the world, and what do I want to do about it?
An inclusive, Christian community, The Episcopal Academy welcomes and embraces all people with warmth and authentic hospitality. Chapel is where our musicians first perform in public; where ancient stories come alive; and where our entire community comes together to encourage one another on our journeys of faith.
Chapel News
Discover Chapel through the inspiring words of our guest speakers and interactive programs. Keep up to date with our Chapel Program through our Chapel News page, or watch our Upper School Chapel talks on Youtube.
Tim Gavin
Tim Gavin was ordained to Holy Orders on January 12, 2013. He has worn many hats at the Episcopal Academy: Media specialist in the library, Dean of Students, Form Dean, English and religion teacher, and Lower School Chaplain. Tim can boast that he has taught every grade at EA since his arrival in 1988.
Now our Head Chaplain, Tim directs the spiritual program and offers pastoral care to our community. He also leads the partnership program for St. Marc’s School in Haiti, and has developed a partnership between EA’s fifth grade and St. James School (Philadelphia) fifth grade.
Tim is married to Joyce and has two sons, Jake and Nick. He loves to run long distances and coaches varsity cross country and track.
Rev. John Daniels
Chaplain John joins the EA community as Middle School chaplain after nine years serving as chaplain and community service director at the Church Farm School in Exton. While at Church Farm, John worked closely with students on their spiritual, emotional, and moral and ethical growth. He attended Virginia Theological Seminary and continues to be active with the Episcopal Community Services Board of Trustees.
Dana Hall
Lower School Chaplain Dana Hall recently served as the spiritual care counselor for Main Line Health’s Lankenau Medical Center. She received her bachelor degree from Smith College before attending Princeton Theological Seminary. Dana is knowledgeable in mental health counseling and is a certified mindfulness teacher.
The Episcopal Academy offers three chaplains who are on-call to serve the spiritual and intellectual needs of the entire community. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call Fr. Tim Gavin at 610.656.5474. Read more about our chaplains' services below:
The Episcopal Academy Chapel program is home to many rich traditions. Read more by selecting the tradition from the menu below.
- Chapel Theme
- Lower School: Stop Hunger Now
- Lower School: Hymnal Chapel
- Lower School: Huston Chapel Series
- Edward H. Vick, Jr. ’62 Veteran’s Day Chapel
- Blessing of the Jerseys
- Blessing of the Animals
- Benjamin H. Reed ‘43 Lecture
- Blessing of the Artists
Chapel Theme
Lower School: Stop Hunger Now
Lower School: Hymnal Chapel
Lower School: Huston Chapel Series
Edward H. Vick, Jr. ’62 Veteran’s Day Chapel
Blessing of the Jerseys
Blessing of the Animals
Benjamin H. Reed ‘43 Lecture
Blessing of the Artists
- Family Eucharist Celebrations
- All Saints Day
- Haverford / AIS Weekend Chapel
- Maura Murphy '96 Lecture
- Scrooge Chapel
- Lessons and Carols
- Ash Wednesday
- Middle School: Faith Papers
- Senior Class Family Baccalaureate Communion
Family Eucharist Celebrations
All Saints Day
Haverford / AIS Weekend Chapel
Maura Murphy '96 Lecture
Scrooge Chapel
Lessons and Carols
Ash Wednesday
Middle School: Faith Papers
Senior Class Family Baccalaureate Communion
Chapel Organ
The Chapel organ required more than four years of planning and construction. It was completed by R. J. Brunner & Co. of Silver Spring, PA in 2008. Read more here.
Bible Study meets twice monthly. All are welcome to attend the class, which meets at 8 a.m. in the chapel conference room.
We will study the concept of Radical Hospitality and how we can apply the concept to our daily lives. The Bible, time and time again, offers illustrations of the concept. From the moment of creation in Genesis, God offers radical hospitality to humankind by making them in his image. Abraham demonstrates radical hospitality to the three strangers who visit Sara and him. The prophets explain that Israel's exile is the result of neglecting offer Radical Hospitality to the poor. The father of the Prodigal Son embraces his youngest son with Radical Hospitality as he returns home after losing everything. Of course, Jesus' ministry, passion and death are all motivated and informed with the concept of Radical Hospitality.
We as a community can hold fast to what is good by living Radical Hospitality and welcoming everyone into our community, granting them dignity, affirmation and love. Through Radical Hospitality, we can make the stranger our neighbor and break through the barriers that separate us.
Please join Bible Study to explore how Radical Hospitality can be applied to our everyday lives.