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Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Readings: 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10 There will be later occasions in this Chapel and town when we will gather for Services of Thanksgiving for the life of Her…

Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Readings: Isaiah 44:1-6; Revelation 21:1-6 If you had to give a mime for God, what would you do?  In a game last week at the Chaplaincy retreat called Faith amid…

The Good Shepherdess

Preacher: Rt Revd Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, Scottish Episcopal Church Readings: Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30 Jesus the Good  Shepherd is a major theme of the Easter season. We hear…

Growing Trust in an Anxious Season

Preacher: Professor Rachel Muers Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26 The prophet addresses us with the word of the LORD, a word of truth. It’s an urgent message for a time when trust seems to be in short supply.…

The Shape of Memory

Preacher:  James Roberts, Programme Manager, Council of Christians and Jews Readings: Luke 4: 14-21 and 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31a May the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be pleasing in your sight,…

With poetry and music for Christmas

Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Every year to prepare for this service I sit down and read the familiar Bible stories.  I read the prophecies in the Old Testament, the message of the angel Gabriel…

Walking in the Light

Preacher: Alastair Merrill, Vice-Principal (Governance) Readings: Isaiah 55; John 12:20-36 Today’s reading is a pivotal moment, described by the master dramatist John. It marks the culmination of the first section of…

If Poppies could Weep

Preacher: Revd Ewen Gilchrist, Church of Scotland Minister Readings: Amos 5:10-13, 21-25; Matthew 6:19-21 One of the best definitions I’ve ever heard of a prophet – Biblical prophet, not the financial one – comes…