A prophet in her own land
Preacher: Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Readings: Judges 4:1-7; Matthew 25:14-30 This week is the anniversary of the death in 1572 of one of this University’s most significant students,…
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AN2023 Nostalgia in the Ancient Near East c. 4BCE
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain There is something inescapably nostalgic about this evening. It is an Alumni Carol Service after all, with many if not most the congregation graduates, people who…
El Niño cometh
Preacher: Professor Nina Laurie, Professor of Human Geography, School of Geography and Sustainable Development Readings: Isaiah 35:1-7; Mark 13:24-37 INTRODUCTION My brother suspects that he is getting a jigsaw puzzle…
Peace also takes courage
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain It’s what everyone wants. Peace. Yes, I know the letters to Santa may mention other things – an iPhone 15 Pro Max; a nice affordable three-bed, quiet, warm flat…
How to be a worshipper
Preacher: Professor Ian Smith, University of St Andrews Business School – Economics Readings: Psalm 100; Ephesians 1: 15-23 Long ago, when I was a postgraduate student, I became interested in the work of the film maker…
Practically Perfect In Every Way…
Preacher: Revd Samantha Ferguson, Assistance Chaplain Readings: Isaiah 25: 1-9; Matthew 5: 38-38 Let Us Pray O lord you are my God, I will exalt you, I will praise your name for you have done wonderful things. And so…
Distinction and Separation lie at the heart of Jesus’ teaching
Preacher: Monsignor Patrick Burke, Vicar General, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edinburgh and St Andrews Readings: Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon Title: Sermon: Distinction and Separation lie at the…
In the highways and the hedges
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Readings: Romans 8:12-17; Luke 14:12-24 Today is all about family. Outside the chapel and throughout St Andrews, academic families are celebrating their bonds. …
The Promised Hand
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Readings: Joshua 1:1-9; Matthew 14:22-33 We’re on the cusp of a new year. Summer is, technically, over, though I’m fairly sure St Andrews broke a few temperature…
Holy Ground
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Readings: Exodus 3:1-15; Romans 12:9-18 Before he was a leader, Moses was a shepherd. One day he took his flock a long way from their usual pastures, beyond the…