Chaplaincy Team
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Donald, the Chaplain, will be taking a period of eight weeks leave from Saturday 20 June until 16 August 2020. This is a long-planned period using annual leave, following nine years as Chaplain. He hopes to spend the time resting and reading, to help prepare for uncertain times in the University and society. While Donald is off duty, the Chaplaincy remains available to support students and staff throughout the summer vacation. People can talk in confidence to Chaplains from across the Chaplaincy team via Teams, facetime and phone calls, or by email – whatever the issue. All are welcome to email the Chaplaincy at chaplain@st-andrews.ac.uk or call 01334 462866. The Assistant Chaplain, Revd Samantha Ferguson, will be taking the lead in the Chaplaincy supporting colleagues and students. Her email address is sjf6@st-andrews.ac.uk. Students are also welcome to contact Student Services at theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk. If you are in St Andrews, you may well meet Donald on a regular walk. He looks forward to returning to work, renewed and refreshed, in mid-August. |
The Rev Dr Donald MacEwan, University Chaplain
The Chaplain's full title is Chaplain to the University. He is Chaplain to the whole University, to students, to all staff and support staff, and can be contacted at the Chaplaincy or for emergency pastoral care on his mobile.
T: 01334 462865
M: 07713322036
E: dgm21@st-andrews.ac.uk
The Revd Samantha Ferguson, Part-time Assistant University Chaplain
Sam will be involved in most of the Chaplaincy’s life, from taking services to interfaith events, from meeting international students to offering pastoral care to staff and students.
T: 01334 461766
M: 07546526280
E: sjf6@st-andrews.ac.uk
All this involves befriending, counselling, advice and support - whatever may be appropriate. People come and talk about all kinds of things, some to do with faith matters; often, however, faith is not mentioned. Issues range through depression, anxiety, panic attacks, study problems, relationships, identity, bereavements, career, spiritual matters.
Contact the Chaplaincy
E: chaplaincy@st-andrews.ac.uk
T: 01334 462866
Linda Bongiorno, Chaplaincy Secretary
T: 01334 462866
Tracy Niven, Senior Chaplaincy Secretary
T: 01334 462492
Meet the Team...
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Fiona Barnard |
| Revd Jane Barron (from 1 September 2020) Honorary Church of Scotland Chaplain |
| Rev Professor Ian Bradley (Until 31 August 2020) Honorary Church of Scotland Chaplain icb@st-andrews.ac.uk |
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Barbara Davey |
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Sandy Edwards |
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Revd Michael John Galbraith |
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Aharon and Hodaya Lemberger |
| Kitty Macintyre Honorary Pagan Chaplain E: klkm@st-andrews.ac.uk 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. |
| Revd Alan McGougan Honorary United Reformed Church Chaplain E: adm28@st-andrews.ac.uk Alan is a minister in the United Reformed Church and moved to live in Dunfermline in 2016 and is minister to five congregations in the Fife and Tayside area. In 2016 the United Reformed Church became the first mainstream Christian denomination to vote in favour of allowing ministers to conduct same-sex marriages. |
| Dr Emily Michelson and Bill Shackman Honorary Lay Jewish Chaplains E: edm21@st-andrews.ac.uk and bill.shackman@gmail.com Emily and Bill (a married couple) offer support to Jewish students in teaching, encouragement and hospitality, and in taking part in Jewish Society events. |
| Revd Dr Jared Michelson Honorary Cornerstone Chaplain E: jm282@st-andrews.ac.uk Jared grew up in the United States, but has lived and worked in St Andrews with his wife Becky since 2013 while pursuing post-graduate education. In 2018 Jared became the lead Pastor at Cornerstone Church in St Andrews. |
| The Very Revd. ArchimandriteAvraamy Neyman Honorary Orthodox Chaplain E: xaneyman@yahoo.co.uk Fr Avraamy is a priest and monk from the Russian Orthodox Church who moved to Scotland in 2007 and is based in Dundee. |
| Dr Sam Pehrson Honorary Buddhist Chaplain E: sdp21@st-andrews.ac.uk Sam is a lecturer in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. He works with the student-led Buddhist Meditation Society to run the weekly meditation and reading/discussion group. He is happy to meet anybody in the university interested in any aspect of Buddhist practice. |
| Imam Abdul Raof Honorary Islamic Chaplain E: abdulrauf1@hotmail.co.uk Imam Abdul Raof works with the St Andrews Muslim Students Association in organising Friday Prayers, and is available to students and staff on any issue in connection with Islam. |
| Leslie Stevenson Honorary Quaker Chaplain E: ls@st-andrews.ac.uk Leslie was Reader in Philosophy 1968-2000, and is now Honorary Reader. He is author of Open to New Light: an introduction to Quaker spirituality, Thirteen Theories of Human Nature and Eighteen Takes on God. He has been known to conduct chamber ensembles and to paint landscapes (not at the same time). |
Local faith contacts
| Unitarian Christian Church | Rev Dr Rob Whiteman E: rbwhiteman@gmail.com W: www.ukunitarians.org.uk/dundee |
| Methodist Church |
The Revd Dr Sue Jansen The nearest Methodist church is Dundee. |