Charles P. Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Life SCOTT CENTER

Shape-Note Singing

December 8th: Contact rosenber@middlebury.edu for details on location.

Described as spiritual, joyful, powerful, and raucous, Shape-Note (or Sacred Harp) singing is a traditional American style of four-part, a capella, community singing popular in the United States before the Civil War. This style still thrives across the US and in the UK, with strongholds in the American South and New England. It is called Shape-Note because the notes of the scale are indicated by distinctive shapes and names.

Off Campus

Open to the Public
Modern couple with a baby, all with gold discs over their heads. A barbed wire fence is in the background. A star shines behind them.

A Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas

An annual celebration of traditional Christmas music and biblical texts of the season.

Led by Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life Mark R. Orten, and Middlebury College Choir Musical Director Jeffrey Buettner.

Two services, at 4:00 and 7:00 pm. Donations will be accepted for local charities.  

Large print programs available. American Sign Language interpretation at the 4:00 service only.

Original artwork by Katie Runde Sanchez.

Middlebury Chapel

Open to the Public

A Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas

An annual celebration of traditional Christmas music and biblical texts of the season. Led by Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life, Mark R. Orten, and Middlebury College Choir Musical Director, Jeffrey Buettner.

 Two services, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Donations will be accepted for local charities.  

 Large print programs available. American Sign Language interpretation at the 4:00 pm service only.

 Original artwork by Katie Runde Sanchez:  Asylum, 2019, oil on panel, 12” x 9”.

Middlebury Chapel

Open to the Public

Open Processing Space for October 7th

12:30 pm - 6:00 pm

This is a space open for anyone seeking connection, listening, tea, art making, or quiet on the anniversary of a day which represents profound grief and loss for many of us in so many different ways. Rabbi Danielle Stillman will be present to help hold the space. Please come and go as you wish.

Freeman International Center Annex

Closed to the Public