‘A very royal chat’
Good afternoon, Companionship has taken many forms over the past year and more. But I witnessed one of the most striking instances on Wednesday when seven students from a range of faiths sat down in the Can-Do Marquee…
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‘Let the choir sing!’
Good morning, One of the hardest things of the pandemic for many people has been the restriction on singing. It’s been allowed in the shower but few other places. Community choirs, football terraces, political party…
Ascension Day
Good morning, Today is Ascension Day, when Christians celebrate the end of the period of 40 days during which the risen Jesus appeared to his disciples. Accounts in Luke’s Gospel and Acts (his second book) speak of…
‘Stepping up to the challenge’
Greetings, Today is the first day of the new Step Count Challenge, in which teams of people all across Scotland (including a number from the University) are counting their steps as an aid to better health in body and…
‘Happy St George’s Day’
Happy St George’s Day! To people from England, Ethiopia, Georgia and Catalonia amongst other places, St George is your patron saint, and venerated, at least in England, on 23 April. This saint, it is believed, was…
Final teaching week
Good morning, It’s hard to believe that we have reached the final teaching week of the academic year for most students, with a deal of deadlines, revision and exams to come. Indeed, some medics are having practical…
Reflection: HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Good morning, I am writing to confirm that the service at St Salvator’s Chapel this Sunday 18 April at 11 am will reflect the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In readings, music, prayers and sermon we…
Services of remembrance
Good morning, I write on the morning following the announcement of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The Principal wrote to our community yesterday indicating that we will be…
Easter themed services – 7 April
Good morning, A (slightly belated) happy Easter to you. It was lovely to be in St Salvator’s Chapel with congregations on Sunday for the first time since December. If you were there, I hope you enjoyed the…
Holy Saturday – 3 April
Greetings, It’s Holy Saturday, a day between Good Friday and Easter Day, when the body of Jesus lay in the tomb. It was the sabbath, and nothing was done for him that day. It is a profound thought for Christians,…