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An independent, coed K-12 day school in Atlanta

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Faith Identity

Lovett is an independent Episcopal School. Our faith shapes our worship, learning, service to others, and relationships with one another — building a foundation for life. Our belief in the dignity of every human being as a child of God grounds everything we do. In this spirit, our community embraces families of all faiths and backgrounds.

 

"Lovett's Episcopal faith identity means that, at our best, we do three things: model respect for the dignity of every human being, make people of all faiths (and no faith) feel seen and appreciated, and remind our students every day that God loves them, and there's nothing they can do about it." 

Rev. Colin Brown
Head Chaplain

Living Through Our Faith

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Lower School

  • Division-wide Chapel held once every six-day schedule rotation
  • Fifth grade classes take turns leading a class chapel service.
  • Faith & Flourishing, a class designed to incorporate religious studies, guidance, and service learning, our students learn the importance of being part of a community that supports spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. They begin to build foundational skills to be their best selves, explore and understand their own spiritual journey, and the impact they can have on the greater community.
  • Fifth grade students may join Vestry, assisting in planning worship services, writing prayers, reading scripture, and carrying torches.
  • Fifth grade students have the option of joining a Bible Study led by the Chaplain team, teachers, and Upper School students.
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Middle School

  • Division-wide Chapel held once every six-day schedule rotation.
  • Thursday Christian Lunch Fellowship where students are invited to eat lunch together and meet for a short discussion.
  • Grade-level Bible Studies are led by Upper School Students before the school day.
  • Open to all seventh grade students, the Bible 101 elective provides an overview of the Bible, inviting students to use our conversations as an impetus for self reflection and growth.
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Upper School

  • Division-wide Chapel once every six-day schedule rotation.​​​
  • Held weekly before school, Lovett Christian Fellowship offers breakfast and a devotional talk led by faculty, students, local pastors, coaches, and youth ministers.

  • Upper School students lead weekly grade-level Bible studies for Middle School students before school.

  • Semester-long courses include Old Testament, New Testament, World Religions, Introduction to Religious Studies, and more. Upper School students are required to complete two semesters of religion: one core religion course and one core or interdisciplinary course. View all course offerings in the curriculum guide.

  • A summer trip to Greece may count toward either a religion or history credit.

  • Students may participate in Vestry, an organization devoted to spiritual growth at Lovett. Vestry members help with chapel services, school-wide service projects, and the annual retreat.

  • At the annual Vestry retreat, students participate in small-group discussions, games, a campfire, and a closing worship service.

Frequently Asked Questions

History of Faith at Lovett

With her retirement in 1954, our founder, Eva Edwards Lovett, entered the School into a formal partnership with The Cathedral of St. Philip, clarifying a commitment to fostering spiritual growth in our community. While Lovett is not a parochial school, meaning we are not affiliated with a parish or diocese, we are members in good standing of the National Association of Episcopal Schools. Lovett lives into our Episcopal faith identity by remaining a community that is rooted in faith, love, and belonging. We come together regularly for prayer, reflection, and celebration, and we seek to model God’s love and grace. We honor the dignity of all people because we believe that everyone is made in the image of a loving God.

Our Chaplains