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Welcome to College. My name is Darren McCallig, and I am
the Church of Ireland Chaplain (Anglican/Episcopal) here
in TCD. You can find details of service times and other
information on our Term
Card which can be downloaded here.
During term there is daily Morning and Evening Prayer at
9.15am and 5.15pm respectively, as well as Choral Evensong
on Thursdays (5.15pm) and the Sung Eucharist on Sunday mornings
(10.45am).You can listen to some recent Sunday sermons by
following the link to the MP3 files
below.
"twenty-first century Jesus"
is the theme of this term's Sunday morning sermons. I'll
be joined by some visiting preachers as we explore a Christianity
which is both intellectually credible and spiritually nourishing.
The guest preachers will be: the Revd Sharon Ferguson, Chief
Executive of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (18
Oct.); Professor Sean Freyne, Emeritus Professor of Theology,
TCD (8 Nov.) and Christina Rees, Chair of Women And The
Church (29 Nov.). The series begins on Sunday 4 October
and ends on Sunday 13 December. Full details here.
We also have two special services in the run-up to Christmas.
Details here.
Everyone is welcome at all our services. We are committed
to a faith that is generous and resists the instinct to
exclude on the basis of disagreement and difference. I believe
we can be Christians without laying aside any of our convictions
about the equality and dignity of all people, whether men
or women, gay or straight, young or old.
We are also committed to the Anglican approach of scripture,
tradition and reason. The sacrifice required by Christian
faith is not the sacrifice of our intellect. You won’t be
expected to park your brain at the door of this church!
Our faith may be 2,000 years old, but our thinking certainly
isn’t. If you are interested in finding out more then please
consider joining our Book Group
or come along to one of our special events such as Where
to Now: Ethics in a Changing World on Saturday 28 November
or our lunchtime lectures.
But the Chaplaincy is much more than just the Chapel! We
are here to provide pastoral care and support for all members
of the university community. From whatever background you
come, from any faith, or from none, please be assured of
a good cup of coffee, a warm welcome and a listening ear.
I am also available to help prepare members of College for
Baptism or Confirmation and to help make the necessary arrangements
for those considering Marriage.
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