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New life for St Thomas’ Church, Dublin A group of visionary and energetic university students from across Dublin have come together to re–establish regular worship in St Thomas’s church, which stands at the gateway of O’Connell Street into...93% in NI believe both lives matter in a pregnancy
19th Oct 2018 At an event held at Stormont on Thursday evening, the campaign group Both Lives Matter released new polling which shows 93 per cent of people in NI believe in a pregnancy that both lives are...Institution of the new Vicar of Carnmoney, Diocese of Connor
The Revd Andy Heber was instituted as incumbent of the Parish of Carnmoney, Diocese of Connor, at a service in The Church of the Holy Evangelists on St Luke’s Day, Thursday 18th October. The church was packed for the institution of the new vicar by the Rt Revd...New ComRes Poll Shows 93% of people in Northern Ireland believe that both lives matter
A ComRes poll of people in Northern Ireland published today, found that 93% agreed that in pregnancy the life of both the mother and the unborn child are important. Only 2% said that the unborn child’s life is not important. Speaking at an event held in...Glimpsing the Church at its Best
Last week was a tough week in our local church. I’m not talking about the usual crises and conflicts that are part and parcel of daily life among any community. I’m not talking about the spiritual vandals who, rather than contributing to the well being of...Two-thirds of women in Northern Ireland don’t want abortion laws imposed by Westminster
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Two-thirds of women in Northern Ireland don’t want abortion laws imposed by Westminster A poll from ComRes released at a parliamentary event today has revealed that the majority of women in Northern Ireland believe...Statement by the Church and Society Commission of the Church of Ireland on the Blasphemy Referendum
Statement from the Church and Society Commission of the Church of Ireland, on the Referendum to remove the reference to blasphemy in the Irish Constitution. The statement is issued by the Chair of the Commission, the Rt Revd Kenneth Kearon, Bishop of Limerick and...Celebrating Harvest
Parishes across the Church of Ireland have been creatively celebrating Harvest in recent weeks. This selection of photos records some of the ways in which parishioners have used their skills to praise God for His goodness towards us. Celebrating Harvest 2018 Eternal...Film launched to highlight ‘A Place to Call Home’ campaign
A short film highlighting aims and impacts of ‘A Place to Call Home’ – the Dublin and Glendalough Refugee Accommodation Project – has been launched. The steering committee of ‘A Place to Call Home’ worked with film–maker...Students breath new life into historic city centre church With ‘ONE Dublin’ Gospel music Services
A group of visionary and energetic university students from across Dublin have come together to re–establish regular worship in St Thomas’s Church of Ireland Church, which stands at the gateway of O’Connell Street into Dublin’s North East Inner...Books
Book: Luminous Dark: Leaning into pain, holding on to God, breaking through to light by Alain Emerson
Alain Emerson felt like the luckiest man in the world. The talented pastor of a thriving church and national director of the 24-7 Prayer movement, he had found and married Lyndsay, the girl of his dreams, his soulmate. He could never have imagined that, in a matter of...Book: How on Earth Did We End Up Here? Why the 21st Century Church Looks the Way It Does by Nick Park
The Church of Jesus Christ has an exciting and glorious future. But before we can get to where we are going, we need to understand how we got to where we are now. Nick Park takes us on a rollercoaster ride through Church History, applying his trademark blend of...Book: The One True Gift by Tim Chester #Christmas
Christmas is meant to be full of joy and light; but all too often it is spoiled by grumbling and arguing. The 24 concise daily readings in this advent book share Paul’s answer to this problem from Philippians chapter 2 and many many more: the big story of how...Book: Same Sex Relationships by John Stott
What does the Bible say about same-sex relationships? How should Christians think about this divisive and heartfelt issue? And what of those who are caught in the crossfire: the brothers and sisters who experience same-sex attraction, but are committed to being...Book Launch: Does Christ Matter? An Anglican and a Jesuit in Dialogue
Does Christ Matter? An Anglican and a Jesuit in Dialogue, is a new title by Timothy Kinahan and Brian Lennon SJ. Revd Canon Timothy Kinahan is rector of the Parish of Helen’s Bay in Down Diocese. The book will be launched by Revd Denis Campbell (Presbyterian) on...Events
Book Launch: Does Christ Matter? An Anglican and a Jesuit in Dialogue
Does Christ Matter? An Anglican and a Jesuit in Dialogue, is a new title by Timothy Kinahan and Brian Lennon SJ. Revd Canon Timothy Kinahan is rector of the Parish of Helen’s Bay in Down Diocese. The book will be launched by Revd Denis Campbell (Presbyterian) on...The P Word Conference #Belfast – Fri 20 Oct 2017
The PWord Conference 2017 – A practical Christian response to pornography for all leaders. Date: Friday 20 October 2017 Location: Belfast Bible College More info: pwordconference.com...Church Life Conference #Belfast – Tues 14 Nov 2017
Resources and seminars for church leaders. Date: Tuesday 14th November 2017 Location: Crown Plaza Hotel, Shaws Bridge, Belfast Read...DNA Mens Conference #Belfast – Sat 11 Nov 2017
Location: Stormont Hotel, Belfast Date: Saturday 11 November 2017...Seminar: The Church in the Public Square – Human Rights – 14 Nov #Belfast
What is the “human” in human rights? Speaker: Professor Christopher McCrudden Professor of Human Rights and Equality Law, Queen’s University, Belfast Date: Monday 14 November 2016 Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm Location: Union Theological College, Botanic...
