How to Fail
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Readings: Micah 6:1-8; Matthew 5:1-12 St Andrews is the oldest University in Scotland, and some would say the finest, the first and foremost, and if league tables…
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Christian Unity
Preacher: Revd Samantha Ferguson, Assistant Chaplain Readings: 1 Corintians 1:10-17; Matthew 4:12-23 In the name of the father, and of the son and of the Holy Spirit Amen. Good morning. May I extend my welcome to…
Come and See!
Preacher: Professor Greg Restall, School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7; John 1:29-42 Welcome to this new semester! Happy New Year! A new year and a new semester is a time…
Nation Shall Speak Peace Unto Nation
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Readings: Micah 4:1-4; John 14:25-27 When the Armistice which ended the First World War took place on 11 November 1918, people found out in the newspapers. Front…
A Stable Government
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Readings: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-14; Matthew 2:1-12 The last time we held the University Carol Service here it was the 68th year of the reign of…
Holding our Peace
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Readings: Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:68-79 It’s been suggested there have been 26 days of peace since the end of the Second World War. What that really means is 26 days…
The Root of Jesse
Preacher: Professor Oliver Crisp, Principal of St Mary’s College and Head of School of Divinity Readings: Matthew 3: 1-12; Isaiah 11:1-10 It is the season of Advent, when Christians traditionally prepare themselves for…
Where are you?
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Reading: Genesis 3:7-10 God called out to the Human and said to him, ‘Where are you?’ Both the human beings in this story – Adam and Eve – were hiding. They had…
Ever to X-el
Preacher: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain Reading: Acts 1:9-14 Congratulations! You have excelled! Graduands, you have completed your assignments, given your presentations, read at least some of the…
Let there be light!
Preacher: Prof. Stuart Monro, Acting Senior Lay Member, University Court. Readings: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Matthew 24:36-44 It is indeed both a pleasure and a privilege to be addressing you today, in this University of…