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St Andrews Stands with Ukraine

Good morning, St Andrews Stands with Ukraine A reminder that this evening (Wednesday 30 March) the University will be supporting the efforts of our town, students and staff, to make our voices heard in a direct…

Chaplaincy Prize Winners

Good afternoon, I’m writing with news of a mass rally for peace in Ukraine taking place in St Andrews next Wednesday 30 March.  This is a response to President Zelensky’s call on people to come from their offices,…

Companionship Anniversary

Good morning, Exactly two years ago, on 15 March 2020, I sent the first Companionship email.  This was to offer support and encouragement as our lives became more isolated as pandemic restrictions increased almost…

International Women’s Day

Good morning… …on International Women’s Day.  Here are some contributions for reflection today.  First, words by Kathleen Jamie, Scotland’s Makar: Voice of the Wood SO YOU’VE REALLY GONE AND DONE IT THIS TIME you are…

Message for Lent

Good morning… …on Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, the season in the Christian year which leads to Good Friday and Easter.  This is just a brief message to wish you a meaningful Lent, whether you are giving…

Vigil for Ukraine

Good morning, Many people in our community have been shocked by events in Ukraine.  Prayers were said in this morning’s Chapel service for all affected, and Claire Innes-Hopkins, our Director of Chapel Music, played…

Founders and Benefactors

Good morning, For those who are far from St Andrews, or were not up early, I thought I’d share some snowy scenes from yesterday morning, as a prelude to this Sunday’s ecumenical service of Commemoration of Founders and…

Friendship and mutual respect

Good morning, We woke up to snow in St Andrews, and across Europe to the news that the Russian military have invaded Ukraine from a number of places.  Many of us can only imagine what it must be like to be in Ukraine…

Chaplaincy Internship

Good evening, First, I just want to say how wonderful it was to have St Salvator’s Chapel Choir back at full (or nearly full) strength this morning, singing beautiful music by Frank Martin and James MacMillan.  And an…

Evensong Resumes

Good morning, I’m delighted to say that, after cancelling the last two services of Evensong, we are able to go ahead this evening, Wednesday 9 February, with our scheduled service, at 5.30 pm in St Salvator’s Chapel. …