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Faith, Art and Space
Welcoming the Retreat Association Icon to King's College Chapel
1-31 October 2026
Events Programme
All events are free and held in Kings College Chapel unless specified
Everyone is welcome
Thursday 1 October – Icon on view with prayer resources and video link available for self-guided contemplation
Wednesday 7 October, 12-1pm – Lunchtime talk: Making and meaning of a painted icon Dr Joanne Anderson
Wednesday 14 October, 12-1pm – Lunchtime talk – Christianity and Women’s Bodies
Rev. Dr Emma Percy & Bre Magill
Wednesday 21 October, 12-1pm – Lunchtime talk, The Woman at the Well
Rev. Canon Liz Shercliff
5.30pm – Choral Evensong & guest preacher
Rev. Canon Liz Shercliff
Thursday 22 October, 10.30-12pm - Out of the Shadows: Preaching on women in the Bible. Rev. Canon Liz Shercliff
Wednesday 28 October, 12-1pm – Lunchtime talk, Women in the Bible, Text and Image
Dr Joanne Anderson & Rev. Dr Emma Percy
5.15pm – Choral Evensong & guest preacher Rev. Dr Emma Percy
The icon will be available to view during King's College Chapel opening hours, Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, throughout October. While it will be accessible for most of this time, there may occasionally be periods when the Chapel is closed to visitors due to services or other pre-booked events. To arrange a private visit or retreat, please contact: chaplaincy@abdn.ac.uk