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In mid-September 2019 Northern Ireland will reach a significant milestone in its history. It’s one that seems highly unlikely to attract any of the attention of our decade of centenaries, the 100th anniversaries of the Home Rule crisis and Ulster Covenant, the...Lent 2019: Fleming Rutledge, The Crucifixion (15) the cross as cosmic child abuse?
We continue our Lenten series on Fleming Rutledge’s outstanding book, The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ (2015). This post is staying with Rutledge’s discussion of Anselm. We come back to big questions What happened at the cross? What...Diocese hears first hand from the persecuted church
The Diocese of Down and Dromore partnered with Open Doors for its annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Downpatrick on Monday 18 March. The theme was Counting the Cost: Standing with the Persecuted Church, and the President of Open Doors...St Patrick’s Day 2019
What better way to spend St Patrick’s Day than this? I suspect some alternative suggestions may come to mind! Mt Snowdon living up to its nameDeath of Dean William (Billy) Beare
The Very Reverend William (Billy) Beare, a son of the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, died on Friday 15th March in the care of the staff at Cork University Hospital. Dean Beare lived in Cork in his retirement, prior to which, from 1999 to 2008, he was Dean...Reminder: SEARCH Colloquium on March 30
With just under two weeks to go until this year’s SEARCH Colloquium, time is running out to book your place. The thought–provoking day–long event is being held in partnership with TCD Chaplaincy on Saturday March 30 in Trinity’s Long Room...‘Society and the world need bridge–builders’
Preaching at the annual Civic Service in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, to mark St Patrick’s Day, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton, said that ‘more than ever our society and world needs bridge–builders.’ Speaking in...Lent 2019: Fleming Rutledge, The Crucifixion (14) Anselm reconsidered
We continue our Lenten series on Fleming Rutledge’s outstanding book, The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ (2015). Here we begin a non-numbered ‘bridge chapter’ on Anselm. The bridge is between chapter 3 ‘The Question of...Lent 2019: Fleming Rutledge, The Crucifixion (13) Rectification
We continue our Lenten series on Fleming Rutledge’s outstanding book, The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ (2015). In this post we finish chapter 3 on ‘The Question of Justice’. The question in view here is the relationship...Lent 2019: Fleming Rutledge, The Crucifixion (12) forgiveness is not enough
We continue our Lenten series on Fleming Rutledge’s outstanding book, The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ (2015). In this post we continue in chapter 3 on ‘The Question of Justice’. The question in view here is the relationship...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...
