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Northern Ireland’s first conviction under purchase of sex law
22nd Jun 2018 On Friday 22 June the first conviction for the offence of paying for sexual services was recorded in Dungannon Magistrates Court, Northern Ireland. The offence in question took place in 2016 and took nearly two years to come to...Cork Church of Ireland clergy undertake team leadership training programme
Left to right: the Rev. Bruce Pierce (Director of Education), Ms Anne Pettit (tutor), the Rev. Steve McCann (Ballydehob), the Rev. Robert Ferris (Blarney), the Rev. Denis MacCarthy (Bandon), and the Rev. John Ardis (Skibbereen). Clergy from the United Dioceses of...Celebration of solidarity and support
World Refugee Day was marked around the globe on Wednesday (June 20). In Dublin there was an open air prayer service and later in the evening 270 people who live in Direct Provision were given an Irish welcome and an almost unique opportunity to dine in St...Innovista presentation for Council for Mission
Sam Moore, Director, Innovista Ireland, (second left) with the Council for Mission’s officers (from left) Derek Neilson, Treasurer; the Revd Adam Pullen, Chairman; and the Revd Cliff Jeffers, Secretary. The Church of Ireland’s Council for Mission welcomed...Peer: ‘Why are politicians trying to force abortion on Northern Ireland?’
MPs attempting to impose abortion on Northern Ireland are being driven by “a mutant version of liberal ideology”, according to an independent Peer. Keep on reading: Peer: ‘Why are politicians trying to force abortion on Northern...Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland launches new podcast on faith in the public square
We’re excited to announce the release of the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland’s new podcast, Reimagining Faith.Concert by Manchester University Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Choir
Belfast Cathedral invites you to a free concert by the University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir on Friday June 29. Conducted by Robert Guy, the orchestra and choir will perform British and American composer Tarik O’Regan’s Triptych and...From Sweden to Larne
The visitors from the Parish of Larne and Inver, Glynn and Raloo and the Parish of Väderstad, Sweden, at Belfast Cathedral with the Rev Philip Benson, curate, Larne, and Cathedral guide Sam Millar (third from right at back). A group of six visitors from the...New Diocesan Readers for Armagh
On Sunday 17th June, three new Diocesan Readers were commissioned in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, by Archbishop Richard Clarke. All three Readers – Rodney Blair, Valerie Newell and Edwin McCambley – belong to the Parish of...Bishop Storey welcomes appointment of new Bishop of Meath
Bishop Pat Storey, the Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath and Kildare, has welcomed the appointment of Canon Thomas Deenihan as the new Roman Catholic Bishop of Meath. She said: “I congratulate Canon Deenihan on his appointment. He will find a warm welcome,...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...
