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…
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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…
Cry Me a River
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan Readings: Jeremiah 34:7-14; Mark 10:46-52 There is something really comforting about Harvest Thanksgiving. Every year, people give thanks for the safe gathering in of plenty, of…
The Morning Stars Sang in Chorus
Preacher: Revd Prof Ian Bradley, Author, God is Green Readings: Job 38:1-7; Matthew 11:16-19 St Andrews Voices Sermon Job 38.7 Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Who laid its cornerstone when…
Who wants to go first?…
Preacher: Revd Samantha Ferguson, Assistant Chaplain Readings: Jeremiah 11: 18-20; Mark 9: 30-37 In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit AMEN Good morning everyone! It really is a joy to be…
The Cost of Friendship
Preacher: Rev Dr Canon Michael Brierley, Precentor, Worcester Cathedral Readings: Acts 10:44-48; John 15:9-17 Invocation: May I be helped to speak in the name of the living God. Amen. There’s something I need to tell…