Chaplaincy Booklet 2014-15

Chaplaincy 2014-15
Enhancing University Life
WELCOME…
…or welcome back to St Andrews. Here’s a brief
overview of the wide range of activities the Chaplaincy
offers to help you in your time here. The Chaplaincy is
for every student and for all staff too – of every faith and
philosophy of life – and I hope you find your university
life enhanced by our presence.
In these pages you’ll find details of people, places and
societies associated with the Chaplaincy – members
of our team of Honorary Chaplains, our invaluable
secretaries, the International Students Befriending
Scheme, discussion groups, faith societies, chapel
services and the calendar of preachers, and how to get
involved.
There are plenty of ways we may interact over the next
year
• at a society event in Mansefield, the Chaplaincy
building, from a Baking Society coffee morning to
Muslim prayers
• at a worship service in one of our two medieval
chapels
• in confidential discussion over something which is
troubling you
• at a cheese and wine event at your Hall of Residence.
• and countless more events
Feel free to stop me in the street – I’m 6 foot 6 and red
haired, hard to miss – and say hi! Or get in touch to
arrange to discuss any matter, in confidence.
Chaplaincy Secretaries:
Emily Hearn & Tracy Niven
T: 01334 462866
E: [email protected]
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/chaplaincy
Wishing you a wonderful year in the university!
Your Chaplain,
Donald
T: 01334 462865 E: [email protected]
or in case of emergency M: 07713322036
The Chaplaincy
At the Chaplaincy (opposite the Students
Association), through the use of the Mansefield
building, we offer hospitality to the many
and varied faith societies and other student
societies. We hope it is a place where all major
faiths, groups within major faiths and student
societies can be respected and welcomed. In
this building, people of different religions and
belief backgrounds regularly come into contact
with each other, opening the way for dialogue
and friendship.
We also offer to both students and staff
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a sympathetic listening and confidential ear
someone to talk to in a crisis
a sounding board
hospital visits for you or someone you know
support in emotional or spiritual issues
space for you to explore your faith or
approach to life (of whatever kind)
space to search for meaning in life
support when all else fails
If you would like to meet with a female
Chaplain, please contact the Chaplaincy office
to make arrangements or alternatively, contact
Fiona Barnard direct at [email protected]
In hospital or know someone who is?
Please let us know . . . The Chaplain is
glad to visit. Being in hospital can be a
vulnerable time and we are glad to offer
support. This is especially important if an
individual is far from home.
The role of the Chaplains is to offer
care to any member of the University
community: staff or student. We rely on
you to help us care.
As with any support, appropriate
confidentiality will be maintained.
Chaplaincy Events
Freshers’ Faith Fayre
An opportunity for new and returning students
(undergraduate and postgraduate) to meet
representatives from all the student faith societies,
find out what they do and where they meet. FREE
LUNCH served from the start.
When: Tuesday 9 September, 12-3pm
Where: Mansefield, 3 St Mary’s Place
Walking Tours
Join Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain, on a
walking tour of St Andrews, taking in University
Chapels, Chaplaincies, town churches and other
places of worship. Stay as long you can.
Undergraduate Tour:
Wednesday 10 September, 2-4pm
Postgraduate Tour:
Thursday 11 September, 2-4pm
Both tours start from Mansefield, 3 St Mary’s Place
(opposite the Union)
Chaplaincy Lunch
A chance to meet new friends and reconnect
with old ones, meet the Chaplaincy team at this
FREE LUNCH event. Hear how the Chaplaincy can
enhance the university experience of people of
any faith or philosophy of life.
When: Thursday 11 September, 12.30-2pm
Where: Mansefield, 3 St Mary’s Place
Thinking Allowed
A discussion group about any topic in the area
of faith. You decide the subjects. Running one
evening a week in the first semester.
Where: The Chaplain’s House
Info: [email protected]
Enquirers’ Group
An opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a
friendly and relaxed setting. It doesn’t matter what
background (faith or none) or denomination you
are. The course will run in the second semester.
Where: Mansefield, 3 St Mary’s Place
Meet the Team…
Fiona Barnard
Honorary International Students Chaplain
E: [email protected]
Fiona oversees our Befrienders scheme which introduces students for whom
English is not their first language to local people – see further information
at the back of this booklet or the Chaplaincy website. Fiona is particularly
happy to meet with those who would prefer to talk to a female Chaplain.
The Very Revd Dr Ian Bradley
Honorary Church of Scotland Chaplain
E: [email protected]
Ian is a Reader in Church History and Practical Theology and Principal
of St Mary’s College and is given to whistling or singing Gilbert and
Sullivan or nineteenth century hymns almost constantly.
Sandy Edwards
Humanist Contact
E: [email protected]
Sandy previously taught Biology in the University and is now retired but
still does fieldwork with some teaching. He is a Humanist funeral celebrant
and has held various posts in the Humanist Society Scotland. Sandy is on
the committee of the Spiritual and Healthcare department in NHS Tayside
and works as a volunteer at Ninewells Hospital.
Toby Foster
Honorary Chaplain: Kingdom Vineyard
E: [email protected]
Toby was born in Edinburgh, but lived for many years in London where he
worked for the Metropolitan Police. He arrived in St Andrews in 2004 when
he and his wife established the Kingdom Vineyard Church.
Reverend Michael John Galbraith
Honorary Roman Catholic Church Chaplain
E: [email protected]
Father Michael John is the Parish Priest of St James in St Andrews on The
Scores opposite Canmore, the Catholic Chaplaincy.
Revd Canon Jonathan Mason
Honorary Scottish Episcopal Chaplain
E: [email protected]
Jonathan is Rector at All Saints Episcopal Church in North Street and leads the
Wednesday Evensong in St Salvator’s Chapel at 5.30pm, and Sunday Evensong
in St Leonard’s Chapel at 4pm.
Archimandrite Avraamy Neyman
Honorary Orthodox Chaplain
E: [email protected]
Fr Avraamy is a priest and monk from the Russian Orthodox Church who
moved to Scotland in 2007 and is based in Edinburgh.
Orthodox services take place in St Leonards Chapel every second Saturday
and third Sunday at 10am. See Chaplaincy website for more information.
Yossi and Sarah Bodenheim
Honorary Jewish Chaplains
E: [email protected]
E: [email protected]
Yossi and Sarah are based in Glasgow, although they were born and raised in
Israel, and regularly come to St Andrews to attend Jewish Society Events with
their four young children.
Kitty Macintyre
Pagan Faith contact
E: [email protected]
Kitty has worked in the University administration for 30 years, having been a
student here before that. She enjoys her regular contact with Pagan students
and any other students who cross her path.
Islamic Contact
E: [email protected]
It is hoped that a new Islamic Chaplain will be appointed early this year. Friday
prayers take place in Lochnagar, Mansefield at 1.10pm.
University Chapel Preachers
We are pleased to welcome guest preachers from various denominations and backgrounds to our Sunday
services (11am) in St Salvator’s Chapel. Following the services a number of sermons will be available online
with the permission of the preacher. This year’s preachers are as follows:
Martinmas Semester
7 September Informal Service of Welcome
Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
University Chaplain
14 September Opening Service
Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
University Chaplain
21 September Revd Dr Laurence Whitley
Minister,
Glasgow Cathedral
28 September Prof John Wyatt
Professor of Ethics and
Perinatology,
University College London
5 October
Revd Dr Michael Jagessar
Secretary for Racial Justice and
Multicultural Ministry,
United Reformed Church
12 October
The Rt Revd Hugh Gilbert OSB
Roman Catholic Bishop of
Aberdeen
19 October
Revd Sally Foster-Fulton
Associate Minister,
Dunblane Cathedral and
Convener, Church of Scotland’s
Church and Society Council
26 October
St Andrews Voices
Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
University Chaplain
2 November
Revd Benny Hazlehurst
Accepting Evangelicals
9 November
Remembrance Sunday
Dr Eric Stoddart
Lecturer in Practical Theology,
St Mary’s College
16 November
Revd MaryAnn Rennie
Minister of Dunfermline Abbey
Church of Scotland
23 November
Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
University Chaplain
30 November
Advent / St Andrewstide
James Crocker
DPhil Candidate in
Modern Theology,
University of Oxford
7 December
Revd Jennifer Macrae
Minister,
St Mary’s Parish Church,
Haddington
14 December
Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
University Chaplain
Candlemas Semester
25 January
Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
University Chaplain
1 February Elaine Duncan
Chief Executive,
Scottish Bible Society
8 February Revd Scott McKenna
Minister,
Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church,
Edinburgh
15 February Prof Richard English
Wardlaw Professor of Politics, Director of the Handa Centre
for the Study of Terrorism
and Political Violence
22 February Founders & Benefactors
Revd John Chalmers
Moderator of the General Assembly
of the Church of Scotland
1 March
Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
University Chaplain
8 March
Prof Kristin De Troyer
Professor of Old Testament/
Hebrew Bible,
St Mary’s College
Spring Vacation
29 March
Palm Sunday
Prof Tina Beattie
Professor of Catholic Studies,
University of Roehampton
5 April
Easter Day
Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
University Chaplain
12 April
Rt Revd Dr Gregory Cameron
Bishop of St Asaph
19 April
Revd Katie Hyslop
Assistant Curate,
St John the Baptist, Carlisle
26 April
Revd Richard Coles
Broadcaster and Parish Priest,
St Mary the Virgin, Finedon
3 May
Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
University Chaplain
10 May
Dr Jonathan Oloyede
Pastor, The National Day of
Prayer and Worship
Chapel Services
Carol Services
Sunday Worship
Sundays at 11am,
St Salvator’s Chapel
A service of worship lasting approximately an hour
with a sermon often from a distinguished visiting
preacher, congregational singing, prayer and choral
contributions from the St Salvator’s Chapel Choir.
Followed by opportunities to receive communion,
join the pier walk or enjoy refreshments.
Alumni Carol Service
Wednesday 3 December at 7pm,
St Salvator’s Chapel
Carols, music from the Chapel Choir and a
reflection on the Christmas story – alumni
particularly welcome.
Morning Prayer
Tuesday – Friday at 8.45am,
St Salvator’s Chapel
A spoken service lasting 10 minutes with prayers,
readings from scripture and silence to prepare for
the day ahead.
Evensong
Wednesdays at 5.30pm,
St Salvator’s Chapel
A service lasting approximately 45 minutes of
prayer both spoken and sung mainly by the choir.
Sundays at 4pm,
St Leonard’s Chapel
Please check Sunday notices and Chaplaincy
website for more details.
Compline
Thursdays at 10pm,
St Leonard’s Chapel
A candlelit service of night prayer lasting
approximately 25 minutes of spoken prayer and
choral music from the St Leonard’s Chapel Choir.
Orthodox
Every second Saturday and third Sunday at 10am,
St Leonard’s Chapel
See Chaplaincy website for more details.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/chaplaincy/
chaplaincyandfaiths/orthodoxliturgies/
University Carol Service
Friday 5 December at 8pm,
Holy Trinity Church, South Street
A packed church for carols, songs from the
Chapel Choir and a reflection from the Chaplain
– for students, staff and others.
St Leonard’s Carol Service
Saturday 13 December at 8.45pm,
St Leonard’s Chapel
An intimate celebration of Christmas with the
St Leonard’s Chapel Choir, lessons and carols –
all welcome.
Carols by Candlelight
Wednesday 24 December at 4pm,
St Leonard’s Chapel, off South Street
A family celebration of Christmas as darkness
falls on Christmas Eve, followed by mulled wine
and mince pies.
Weddings
Current staff and students, and graduates
of the University may book either of the
University Chapels for weddings. For more
information please see our webpage
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/about/
UniversityChapels/Weddings/
or contact the Chaplaincy direct on
[email protected]
Special Services
University Opening Service
Sunday 14 September, 11am in St Salvator’s Chapel
Commemoration of St Leonard
Sunday 2 November, 6pm, St Leonard’s Chapel
A service to commemorate St Leonard who was regarded as the
protector of travellers and carer of prisoners. All postgraduate
students especially welcome.
Remembrance Day
Sunday 9 November at 10.50am, St Salvator’s Chapel
After the service the congregation follows the academic
procession along North Street to the War Memorial where there is
a short ceremony and a wreath is laid on behalf of the University.
St Andrewstide & Advent Services
Sunday 30 November, 11am, St Salvator’s Chapel
Founders & Benefactors
Sunday 22 February, 11am, St Salvator’s Chapel
A service to commemorate the founders and benefactors of
the University at which the guest preacher will be Revd John
Chalmers, Moderator of the General Assembly. Followed by a
commemoration and laying of a wreath for Patrick Hamilton & all
Martyrs outside the Chapel.
Easter Services
Sunday 5 April, 7am, St Mary on the Rock
Ecumenical Service
Sunday 5 April, 11am, St Salvator’s Chapel
University Easter Day Service
Medical Thanksgiving Service
Wednesday 29 April, 2.15pm, St Salvator’s Chapel
A service of commemoration and thanksgiving for those who
have donated their bodies for medical teaching and research.
Graduation Services
Every day of graduation ceremonies, there is a service of
Thanksgiving in St Salvator’s Chapel, in the morning, to which all
graduands and their family and friends are particularly welcome.
See Chapel notices for further information or contact the
Chaplaincy for details.
Getting Involved
Chapel Ushers
We are keen to welcome new
recruits to the Chapel Ushers
team. If you are interested
please speak to any Usher at
the end of a service or
email the Chaplaincy on
[email protected]
Chapel Choirs
If you are interested in joining
St Salvator’s or St Leonard’s
Chapel Choir please contact
the organist Tom Wilkinson,
during Orientation, either
through the Music Centre
which is in the Younger Hall
or by emailing him:
[email protected]
Chapel Readers
Both staff and student readers
play an important role in
Sunday morning services at
St Salvator’s Chapel. If you
are interested in joining the
rota to read the Bible during
worship, please contact
the Chaplaincy office on
[email protected]
Chapel Bellringers
If you would like to join the
bell ringing team to ring
the bells before the Chapel
services and for weddings
and other services, please
contact them direct:
[email protected]
Useful Contacts
Catholic Society hosts a wide range of events centred
around Canmore, the Catholic Chaplaincy on The Scores.
E: [email protected]
Christians in Science
Contact Andrew Torrance E: [email protected]
Christian Union exists to make the Good News of
Jesus Christ known. The CU meets at the Baptist
Church on South Street on Tuesdays at 7.30pm and
throughout the week in Hall Link Groups.
E: [email protected]
Interfaith Steering Group gives a chance for all the faith
societies to talk together, and organize inter-faith events.
E: [email protected]
Islamic Society meets regularly for prayer and social
events and is committed to charitable fundraising
throughout the academic year.
E: [email protected]
Jewish Society is a very friendly Society welcoming
both Jewish and non-Jewish students alike.
E: [email protected]
LGBT Faith Group is open to any LGBT or LGBT-friendly
students, of all faiths, who would like to meet likeminded individuals in a friendly, open environment.
Contact Chloe Goodall E: [email protected]
Life Spring aims to present Christianity and
entertain through Music and Drama.
E: [email protected]
Pagan Religions
Contact Kitty Macintyre E: [email protected]
Postgraduate Christian Fellowship is a place for
postgraduates and faculty to discuss, dialogue and
wrestle with what it means to be a Christian scholar in
the academy, the church and the wider world.
Contact George Ritchie E: [email protected]
Student Christian Movement (SCM) is an open,
inclusive group which seeks to engender the Christian
faith through prayer, worship and discussion, as well as
engage with issues of politics and social justice.
Contact Dorian Stone E: [email protected]
International Students
Befriending Scheme
Moving away from home can be a
daunting prospect wherever ‘home’ may
be, but we know that it can be especially
difficult for international students. Those
students, for whom English is not their
first language, are invited to join the
Befriending Scheme overseen by Fiona
Barnard, the Chaplaincy link for overseas
students and spouses.
Befrienders are volunteers who can
help with English speaking skills, talk
about living in the UK, Scottish traditions
and interesting places to visit. They may
meet students in a cafe or in their homes,
or may take them to see local places of
interest, during their stay in St Andrews.
Some friendships continue for many years
after students have left St Andrews.
How does the scheme work?
The idea is a simple one – students and
befriends get together for a pot-luck meal
early in the academic year when everyone
brings some food to share. At the meal
you will be introduced to your befriender
who will then contact you by phone or
email to make arrangements for meeting.
How can I sign up?
Please collect a befriending form from
the Chaplaincy to register your interest
and return it to Emily and Tracy in the
Chaplaincy office by 5pm on Friday 3
October 2014. If you miss the deadline
or only decide later in the academic year
that you would like to become involved,
contact the Chaplaincy office and we will
pass your details on to Fiona.
Fiona Barnard also hosts an international
students Bible study group.
For more information contact Fiona at
[email protected]
Further Sources of Support
The ASC is the front door to the University for all
students. Students can walk in with any query
small or large, and we will help or direct you to the
appropriate office. Whether you are short of money,
needing to make a payment, looking for a letter to
prove you are a student, dealing with an expiring
visa or simply having a bad day – we can help.
We are also the main daytime emergency contact
point.
Our services are friendly, effective, efficient
and confidential. With links to all major University
offices, the ASC is the quickest way to get things
done!
Student Minds – providing peer support and a
platform to talk about students’ mental health and
wellbeing.
Email us to find out about our individual
peer support which offers an impartial ear and
a willingness to join you for a coffee, a walk, or a
society meeting.
Join us for our weekly eating disorder support
group every Wednesday at 7.30pm in Schiehallion,
Mansefield or get in touch if you can volunteer
to help us maintain a strong network of mental
health support in St Andrews.
facebook.com/SRSH.St.Andrews
E: [email protected]
Places to Pray
There are many places for private prayer and meditation in the University. St Salvator’s Chapel is
open Monday – Saturday 9am-5pm. You can come to Mansefield. And there is a multi-faith space on
the third floor in Agnes Blackadder Hall on the North Haugh. There is also an Islamic prayer room on
the first floor of the Mansefield building which both students and staff are welcome to use.
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