Spiritual Life
Hanging of the Greens 2024
December 12, 2024
The Hanging of the Greens service is one of the main events highlighting the Faith pillar of Hargrave. At the service, we celebrate the nativity of Jesus with the recognition that He is the Messiah, born at Christmas so that He might die to secure humanity’s salvation. Without Christ’s birth, there would be no hope ... Read more
Schedule Announced for Spiritual Emphasis Week 2023
January 22, 2023
The 2023 Spiritual Emphasis Week at Hargrave will be open to the public. Join us for any or all of the following events. Wednesday 2/8/23 3PM – 5PM Bill Paige & Cornerstone Worship Thursday 2/9/23 3PM – 5PM Bill Paige & Cornerstone Worship Friday 2/10/23 3PM – 5PM Bill Paige & Bryan Drake ... Read more
Hanging of the Greens 2022
December 5, 2022
Spiritual Emphasis Week 2022 Kicks Off Sunday
February 3, 2022
Greetings from The Hargrave Military Academy. As the Chaplain of Hargrave, I am excited to announce this year’s Spiritual Emphasis Week. Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW) is an annual event designed to foster the spiritual revitalization of Hargrave’s Corps of Cadets. It is when the Faith pillar at Hargrave Military Academy takes front and center across ... Read more
Young Life to Partner with Hargrave Chapel Program
September 22, 2021
Pittsylvania County Young Life and Hargrave Military Academy are proud to announce their partnership in a new ministry opportunity for the Hargrave Corps of Cadets. Young Life is a Christian outreach program for high school students with a foundation in building relationships with students and earning the right to be heard. Young Life is currently ... Read more
2020 Baccalaureate Service
May 15, 2020
Spiritual Emphasis Week
February 23, 2020
Spiritual Emphasis Week took place from Sunday, February 9th, to Friday, February 14th. On Sunday, Hargrave hosted the musical group Southside Regional Celebration composed of different Christian denominations from across Southern Virginia. They shared the Gospel through song and the message of Dr. Sheila Isom. On Monday and Tuesday, a CCM band from Liberty University, Relinquish, joined guest ... Read more
Chapel Speaker: Cadet Bennett Soles
September 21, 2019
Cadet Bennett Soles knew that God had called him to deliver a message of encouragement to his peers. After working with the Chaplain, he was given the ability to do just that. During the evening chapel service on Sunday, September 15th, Soles presented an inspiring message to his fellow cadets. He emboldened the Corps of ... Read more
Local Churches Welcome Cadets
September 14, 2019
On Sunday, September 8th, the churches of Chatham opened their doors to Hargrave cadets. This was an opportunity for our cadets to connect with the town of Chatham, its people, and its history, as well as to engage with their spiritual lives outside of the Hargrave campus. In the days leading up to the event, ... Read more
Student Devotionals
September 8, 2019
On Thursday evening, cadets gathered in the chapel for a how-to workshop on devotions lead by Chaplain Felty. Cadets were divided into small groups to answer questions and share insights with their peers about the devotion experience. It was an animated and collaborative discussion and cadets felt more comfortable with the process afterwards. Cadets are ... Read more
Hail! To Old Hargrave!
September 1, 2019
On the morning of August 29th, our cadets assembled in the Owen R. Cheatham Chapel for the 2019 Opening Convocation of Hargrave Military Academy. The service was led by Col. Brown, Dr. Tung, and our new Chaplain, Adam Felty. Highlights of the ceremony included an energizing speech given by Lt. Col. Morris and a solemn ... Read more
2019 Chapel Staff
September 1, 2019
The cadets of the chapel staff are excited to contribute to this year’s chapel program. Presiding over the chapel staff is the chapel officer, Garrett Treanor. Malachi Dixon, Luke Fricke, Michael Lewis, and Gavin Warll round out the chapel staff. The chapel staff will work closely with the chaplain to oversee the Sunday and Thursday ... Read more
Chaplain’s Thoughts
January 28, 2019
It is an exciting time at Hargrave as we start our second semester of the school year. Some classes have changed, and I am sure the young men are excited to have reached the halfway point of the school year. We are also very excited to welcome several new young men who have joined us. ... Read more
Chaplain’s Thoughts
January 22, 2019
I am certain that there have been many prayers said around campus this week. It has been said on many occasions that as long as there are exams in school, there will be prayer in school. I know that this week, as with all weeks, I have spent time praying for the young men; for ... Read more