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.
A Campus Icon
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 & Spiritual Life acts as the pastor of the College. There are weekly worship services and a wide array of activities and Interfaith programming that provide a distinct aspect of student life at Rollins. The Dean of Religious & Spiritual 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 & spiritual life and values are enhanced and students are encouraged to grow in their religious understanding and faithfulness.
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 during the academic year in Knowles Memorial Chapel. Services are led by the 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 Family Weekend and 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.
