Recent
Sermons
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February 2012 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Silence in the City:
Making Space for the Sacred"
29
January 2012 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "The Meaning in the
Miracles"
22
January 2012 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "The Jealousy of Jonah"
11
December 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Questioning Faith:
Must We Choose Between Faith and Science?"
4
December 2011 - Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski: "Questioning
Faith: In the Twenty-First Century how can the Religious and the
Secular Co-exist in Harmony?"
27
November 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Questioning Faith:
Why Forgive Our Enemies?"
20
November 2011 - Senator Katherine Zappone: "Questioning Faith:
When will we reach the Promised Land?"
13
November 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Questioning Faith:
Why do good people suffer?"
6
November 2011 - Fr. Brian D'Arcy: "A Questioning Faith"
30
October 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Questioning Faith:
Why Believe in God?"
23
October 2011 - The Very Revd Ian Corbett: "Questioning Faith:
Is Christianity the Only Way?"
16
October 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Questioning Faith:
Why are the Churches so obsessed with sex?"
9
October 2011 - The Revd Katherine Meyer: "Questioning Faith:
Why Not Take Offence?"
2
October 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Questioning Faith:
Why Include Everybody?"
10
April 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Ezekiel, Exile and
the Future of Faith"
3
April 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "David & Bathsheba:
Greed, Sex & Power: Then & Now"
27
March 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Into the Wilderness:
Moses and the Temptations of the Desert"
20
March 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Answering the Call:
Abraham, Sarah and the Journey of Faith"
13
March 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Seeing Salvation: Pieter
Bruegel the Elder's 'The Tower of Babel'"
6
March 2011 - Abbot Christopher Dillon: "Seeing Salvation: 'Icon
of the Madonna of Loving Kindness'"
20
February 2011 - Dr. Lindsey Hall: "Seeing Salvation: Stanley
Spencer's 'The Resurrection, Cookham'"
13
February 2011 - The Revd Andy Braunston: "Seeing Salvation:
Salvador Dali's 'Christ of St John of the Cross'"
6
February 2011 - Linda Chambers: "Seeing Salvation: Sieger Koder's
'The Washing of the Feet'"
30
January 2011 - Canon Giles Goddard: "Salvation for All? Christ,
the Temple and Purity"
23
January 2011 - The Revd Darren McCallig: "Sermon for the Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity"
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Book Group
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Fancy a free lunch, a free book and an opportunity
to think about the big questions of life? Then why not sign
up for our Book Group? We’ll meet for lunch (1-2 pm) in
House 27 on the final Thursday of each month: Thursday 26
January, Thursday 23 February and Thursday 29 March. The
first ten people to sign up for the discussion group will
receive a free copy of this term’s book, Love Unknown
by Ruth Burrows. For more information, contact the chaplain
or click here.
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News
3 October 2011 -
'Spiorad' Journal Launched
3 August 2011
- New Conductor and Organ Scholar Appointed at TCD Chapel
15 June 2011 - Theologian
James Alison to Visit Dublin
30 January 2011
- Anglican Priest says "Homophobia Kills"
10 January 2011
- Quiet Day with Bishop William Willimon
19 November 2010 -
Overseas Development Minister to Launch Photographic Exhibition
28 April 2010 - Church
of Ireland Chaplaincy and CAI to launch pioneering new resource
13 April 2010 - Archbishop
John Neill delivers Trinity Monday Address
'Spiorad'
Journal Launched
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A new journal entitled "Spiorad"
has been launched at TCD. The publication, which is subtitled
“exploring the sacred in words and images”, aims to provide
a platform for new writing and art on spiritual and religious
themes.
The first issue includes contributions from
Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy (Focus Ireland) and Abbot Christopher
Dillon (Glenstal Abbey) as well as pieces from TCD students,
staff and alumni.
Speaking at the recent launch of “Spiorad”
Marni Rothman, one of the consulting editors, explained
that the journal hopes to provide “a forum to explore spirituality
within and across religions, denominations, and practices.”
“Many people,” she said, “experience a ‘more’
at the heart of their lives. Sometimes this presence is
encountered in music, sometimes in art, sometimes in words
and sometimes in love. ‘Spiorad’ provides a space where
this dimension of life can be engaged and explored.”
The TCD Dean of Residence, the Revd Darren
McCallig, said: “My sense is that a new spirituality is
struggling to emerge in our time. It is a spirituality that
nourishes both head and heart. It is a spirituality which
takes the time to turn inwards but only as a necessary prelude
to engagement with the world. Our hope is that ‘Spiorad’
journal will be part of that ongoing conversation.”
“Spiorad” will be published twice a year,
at the beginning of Michaelmas and Hilary terms. For further
information, or to request a free copy of “Spiorad” please
email spiorad@tcd.ie
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New Conductor
and Organ Scholar Appointed at TCD Chapel
| It has been announced
that Ms. Margaret Bridge has been appointed as Conductor of
Trinity College Dublin Chapel Choir for the 2011/2012 academic
year. Mr. Kevin O’Sullivan has been appointed Organ Scholar
to the College.
Margaret Bridge is from Bray in Co. Wicklow
and is entering the final year of her music studies at TCD.
She has been a member of the Chapel Choir for several years
and a choral scholar for two years. In addition to being
an accomplished singer and conductor, Margaret is also a
talented pianist and flautist. She was elected to Scholarship
in Music in April 2010.
Kevin O’Sullivan is from Stillorgan in Dublin
and has just completed his studies for the B.Mus.Ed. degree
in Trinity. Like Margaret he has been involved with Chapel
Choir throughout his time in college and has held a choral
scholarship for each of those four years. For the past three
years he has been the organist of the Church of Saint Therese
in Mount Merrion.
Dr. Kerry Houston, Director of Chapel Music
at TCD said, “Joining Chapel Choir is a very good way for
new students to meet students from other disciplines. It
is both an educational and aesthetic experience. Some previous
choral experience is an advantage and some ability to read
music is essential but any member of College is welcome
to apply to sing in the Choir. Our big recruitment drive
is, of course, during Freshers’ Week, but applications are
welcome at any time of the year.”
The Dean of Residence at Trinity College
Dublin, the Revd Darren McCallig commented, “Here in Trinity
College we are the grateful heirs of a beautiful eighteenth
century chapel, a distinguished musical heritage and a renowned
choral tradition. I know that, under the leadership of Margaret
and Kevin, Chapel Choir will continue to create magnificent
music to enrich our liturgies and nourish our spirits.”
In addition to the regular choral services
during each week of lecture term and various special college
and university services, the Chapel Choir gives concerts
and is broadcast regularly on both RTE and BBC. Trips within
Britain and Ireland are organized twice yearly and more
distant travels have included visits to New York, Venice,
Rome, Berlin, Hong Kong and (in June of this year) Vienna.
For further information on the choir or
to enquire about joining, please contact Margaret Bridge
at bridgem1@tcd.ie
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Theologian
James Alison to Visit Dublin
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The Catholic theologian, priest and author
James Alison will visit Ireland in late June. Alison is
perhaps best known for his work in applying the insights
of French philosopher René Girard to theology and
also for his long track record in attempting to talk truthfully
about matters gay in the Church. His 2001 volume “Faith
Beyond Resentment” was described by Rowan Williams as “a
book of wit, clarity, depth and surprises” while Timothy
Radcliffe has acclaimed Alison’s “brilliant combination
of scholarship and encounter with God in the ordinary life
of the Church.”
James Alison will speak at two public events
in Dublin. On Wednesday 29 June he will lead a retreat at
the Sophia Wisdom Centre (Cork Street) from 10.00am to 4.30pm.
The theme of the day will be: “Loving the Church and Surviving
in the Church: Why Bother? A Gay Perspective.” Booking is
essential and can be made by email: jamesalisonindublin@gmail.com
or by telephone: 086 398 9309. The 30 fee ( 15
concessions) includes a light lunch and can be paid on the
day at the door. All are welcome.
On Thursday 30 June “An Evening with James
Alison” will be held in the in the Swift Theatre, Trinity
College Dublin from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. This event will include
time for questions from the floor. Again, all are welcome
and the fee is 6 ( 3 concessions).
These events are being supported by Partners
in Faith, the Student Christian Movement Ireland and The
Church of Ireland Chaplaincy at Trinity College Dublin.
Please note that there is no parking on the TCD campus for
the 30 June event.
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Anglican Priest
says "Homophobia Kills"
| The Anglican priest,
Canon Giles Goddard - chair of Inclusive Church England -
said in a sermon today (Sunday 30 January) in Trinity College
Dublin:
"You may have heard that a Ugandan
gay activiist, David Kato, was bludgeoned to death in his
home in Uganda. His funeral was on Friday. At his funeral,
the officiant - who was an Anglican lay reader - ranted
against homosexuality. And at the end of the service the
villagers refused to bury his coffin. I think it's important
to be clear about this; homophobia kills and any church
that preaches intolerance is contributing to the very real
and deadly consequences of homophobia."
Recording of the Sermon: "Salvation
for All? Christ, the Temple and Purity"
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Quiet Day
with Bishop William Willimon
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The Church of Ireland Chaplaincy at TCD
has joined forces with Christ Church Cathedral Dublin to
organise a Quiet Day with Bishop William Willimon. The Quiet
Day will be held in Christ Church Cathedral from 10.00am
to 3.30pm on Wednesday 16 February. Bishop Willimon is a
Bishop of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist
Church in the USA. His books have sold over one million
copies worldwide and he is widely regarded as one of America’s
best preachers.
Further details can be downloaded here.
To register to attend, please contact the Dean of Residence.
Bishop Willimon will also deliver the first annual Ecumenical
Chaplaincy lecture in the JM Synge Theatre, TCD on Tuesday
15 February at 7.00pm.
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Overseas Development
Minister to Launch Photographic Exhibition
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Mr. Peter Power, TD, Minister of State for
Overseas Development, will officially open a photographic
exhibition entitled “Living Positively with HIV/AIDS” in
the Gallery Chapel, Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday 30
November (the Eve of World AIDS Day) at 7.00pm.
The exhibition, organised jointly by the
Church of Ireland Chaplaincy at Trinity College Dublin and
USPG Ireland, documents how USPG is working with the Anglican
Church to support people living with HIV/AIDS in Odibo,
Namibia. Through a collection of over 20 photographs the
presentation looks at the Home Based Care Programme (HBCP),
which was set up by the Anglican Church in Namibia – with
funding from USPG – for people living with HIV in the village
of Odibo.
Ms. Linda Chambers, Director of USPG Ireland
said, “It is estimated that nearly 25 per cent of the population
of Odibo is HIV-positive. Many of those who have died there
were in their 20s or 30s. With USPG’s help HBCP is showing
families how to care for someone living with HIV, while
also offering practical help to households that are struggling
with poverty. This photo exhibition is a great way to highlight
this important work.”
Commenting on this initiative, the Revd
Darren McCallig, Dean of Residence at Trinity College Dublin
said, “We in TCD Chaplaincy are delighted to be working
with USPG on this exhibition. With over 30 million people
living with HIV worldwide and with the incidence of HIV
increasing in every region of the world, the need for increased
awareness and increased action has never been greater. Our
hope and prayer is that the excellent work done by agencies
such as USPG will continue to bring hope and healing to
those most in need.”
The “Living Positively with HIV/AIDS” exhibition
can be viewed in the Gallery Chapel, Front Square, TCD from
1 to 3 December between 1.00 and 5.00pm daily.
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Church of Ireland
Chaplaincy and CAI to launch pioneering new resource
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The Church of Ireland Chaplaincy at Trinity
has joined with Changing Attitude Ireland (CAI) - a network
of people, gay and straight, lay and ordained, working for
the full affirmation of lesbian and gay persons within the
Church of Ireland - to produce "Share your story: Gay
and Lesbian experiences of Church". The publication
will be launched in St Werburgh’s church, Dublin (opposite
Christ Church Cathedral), on Saturday 8th May, from 1.15pm
to 1.45pm.
The booklet consists of seven real life
examples of how people were treated by clergy and those
in leadership in our churches. It is offered both for personal
reflection and for use in parish study groups. For
further details and to order copies of the booklet log on
to www.changingattitudeireland.org or email: info@changingattitudeireland.org
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Archbishop John
Neill delivers Trinity Monday Address
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The Most Revd Dr John Neill, Archbishop
of Dublin, was the preacher at the Trinity Monday Service
of Commemoration and Thanksgiving held in College Chapel
on Monday 12 April.
The full text of the Archbishop's addressed
can be accessed on the Church of Ireland Dublin diocesan
website here.
A report on the address can be accessed
on the website of The Irish Times here.
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