Remembrance Sunday
Published: 5 November 2020
Despite restrictions, we will remember
The University Chaplain, Rev Dr Carolyn Kelly, reflects on Remembrance Sunday on 8 November.
“This Remembrance Sunday will be quite different under the restrictions imposed by COVID-19. The wider University of Glasgow community will especially notice not being able to come together in the Memorial Chapel to mark 75 years since the end of the second World War with officers and cadets of the Officers’ Training Corps, the Universities Royal Naval Unit, and the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron.
“However, the fortitude and courage of those we commemorate who faced life - and death - in the world wars and in conflicts since is an inspiring example to our communities grappling with the painful realities of this pandemic. During recent months, subsequent generations have perhaps gained greater insight into the hardships faced by those who lived through the hostilities and beyond. Perhaps we better appreciate what it meant to lose customary freedoms, to defer celebrations, to grieve loved ones’ distance or untimely death. Thus, we will remember them.”
Opportunity for Erskine offering
Each year the University donates the offering given on Remembrance Sunday to support the work of Erskine Hospital in rebuilding shattered lives, restoring dignity and providing first class care to ex-Service men and women both young and old. To that sum Gift Aid can add at least 22% to the value of donations. This year there is an opportunity for online giving.
First published: 5 November 2020