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Christians called to form united witness for justice – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019 opened in Dublin and Glendalough on Friday evening (January 18) with an ecumenical service in the Church of St John the Baptist in Clontarf. The service, which was led by Archbishop Michael Jackson, took the theme...Dublin’s King’s Hospital School celebrates 350th anniversary
Three hundred and fifty years of education at the King’s Hospital School, Dublin, was celebrated on Friday afternoon (January 18) in St Patrick’s Cathedral. There was standing room only for the special service of Choral Evensong which was celebrated by the...Little Lights Praise Party
Armagh Youth and Children (AYaC) staged a children and toddlers’ praise party entitled “Little Lights” on Saturday, 19th January, at Mullabrack Parish Centre. This was an exciting new adventure for us and did not disappoint. Diocesan Reader and local...Bombing an ‘act of utter recklessness’ says Bishop Good
The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Ken Good, says the people responsible for the bomb attack in the centre of Londonderry on Saturday evening showed a “callous disregard” for human life. CCTV footage released by the PSNI showed the bomb exploding...Church on the Hill opens a new extension
Photo credit: Jude Rankin The Church on the Hill, Maghaberry (Diocese of Dromore), has just completed a project to extend the front of their building and create a spacious foyer/welcome area and extra meeting rooms. Begun in July 2018, the building work was finished...10th anniversary of ecumenical links with Indian Orthodox community marked by Cork Church of Ireland parish
For the past ten years, members of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church have been celebrating mass on two Saturdays each month in St Michael’s Church of Ireland Church in Blackrock, Cork, and also on their major festivals. A special celebration was held recently...Bishop saddened by ‘generational scandal’ of child gambling
Around 55,000 children are problem gamblers, the Bishop of St Albans has said, in what he has called a “generational scandal”. Keep on reading: Bishop saddened by ‘generational scandal’ of child...Bishop condemns bomb attack as ‘reckless’
The following statement by the Rt Rev Ken Good, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, was issued on Sunday (20th January): Last night’s bomb attack in the centre of Londonderry was an act of utter recklessness which showed a callous disregard for the lives and safety of...Brexit: Churches call for days of prayer
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) has issued a request that all its member Churches and associated bodies join together, at the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, in a time of dedicated prayer for the national political situation in the...Living the dream
Next month’s Methodist Newsletter includes several stories that show what can happen when people ask God to plant his dreams in their hearts and then trust him to realise them in his way and at the time of his choosing. On the centre spread, Janette...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...
