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Knowles Memorial Chapel

The chapel and its services represent Rollins' unique heritage and adventurous founding. From morning until late at night, the chapel provides a place of meeting, a place of quiet, and a visible reminder of the relationship between the religious life and the academic search for truth.

The bell in the chapel tower, which rings at noon every day and for all chapel services, is the same bell that called students to class on the first day of classes in 1885. Learn More Now

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The bell in the chapel tower, which rings at noon every day and for all chapel services, is the same bell that called students to class on the first day of classes in 1885. Learn More Now

About Knowles Memorial Chapel

The Dean of Religious Life acts as the pastor of the College. There are weekly worship services, classes on Scripture and Theology, marriage counseling and visits to the sick. The Dean also performs marriages, baptisms, funerals and memorial services for members of the Rollins community. She also coordinates a wide array of activities that provide a distinct aspect of student life here at Rollins. The Dean of Religious Life also provides pastoral and personal counseling to staff and students, regardless of religious orientation.

Through worship, study groups, fellowship, Bible studies and retreats at the chapel, religious life and values are enhanced and students are encouraged to grow in their religious understanding and faithfulness. Religious groups often use the chapel as a meeting place for joint service projects like Habitat for Humanity, local community projects, and Special Olympics.

Special Services

EASTER SERVICES 2024

  • Good Friday, March 29, 2024 12:00 PM Knowles Memorial Chapel
  • Easter Sunrise Service March 31, 2024 7:00 AM Rollins Museum of Art Patio (Behind the Museum)

Worship Services

A nondenominational Worship Service occurs every Wednesday at noon (12 p.m.) during the academic year in Knowles Memorial Chapel. Services are led by the Interim Dean of Religious Life & Spiritual Life, and all are welcome!

Music & the Arts

Music plays a major role in the life of Knowles Chapel. The Rollins College Choir sings at the Christmas Vespers, and services for Parents Weekend, Founders Day, Alumni Reunion Weekend, Easter and Baccalaureate. Concerts and recitals are presented in the chapel all through the school year. The 155 voices of the Bach Festival Choir perform to standing room only at the annual, renowned Bach Festival held in the chapel every winter.

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Knowles Memorial Chapel
Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave. - 2738
Winter Park, FL 32789-4499
T. 407.646.2115