‘Medieval and modern events’
Good morning, Yesterday I learned of a digital event on medieval St Andrews which is taking place today, Friday 12 June, at 3pm. Heritage at Home: Medieval St Andrews. There will be a live discussion on Facebook about…
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‘The Chaplaincy Prize’
Good morning, I’m delighted to highlight the new Chaplaincy Prize in a Companionship email/blogpost. This new prize has been established through the generous donation of monies received through the University of St…
Worship for Trinity Sunday
Good morning, Today is Trinity Sunday, and so here is a service of readings and music, poetry and art for the day. You are welcome to click on the youtube links for the music. Again, with churches inaccessible, and…
‘Truth, compassion and respect’
Good morning, As I promised, while there will not be a daily Companionship email and blogpost from now on, it will happen occasionally over the summer, to continue to foster companionship in a time of isolation. I want…
‘Released from the cocoon’
From 8 am today, golf has been played in St Andrews for the first time in over a couple of months. You may be wondering if I have given up my usual Friday programme for a game on the links. What – and forgo the Service…
‘Reach out, share, heal’
Dear Friends Welcome to Monday’s Companionship Email. Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week with the emphasis on ‘being kind’. It is one thing to be kind to others, but the hard part is to be kind to yourself.…
Ascension Sunday – ‘Witness Protection’
Greetings, on Ascension Sunday. We have just held the final service of worship form the Chaplaincy for the semester and academic year, including holy communion. The service was enhanced by a wonderful recording by St…
‘Breaking Fast, breaking bread’
Good morning, In the very first Companionship email, on 15 March, I explored why Companionship seemed a good name for these communications. I wrote: the etymology of companion may also be helpful. Literally it means…
‘Little freedoms’
Dear Friends Welcome to Thursday’s Companionship Email and Happy Ascension Day. Isn’t it amazing how quickly our daily routines have adapted to being in Lockdown? From getting up for an early walk with facemask, gloves…
‘With kindness’
Greetings, This week is Mental Health Awareness Week with the theme this year of kindness. Our own University’s Wellbeing and Engagement Group has focussed on kindness in its new edition of Well Now, the Wellbeing…