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Church of Ireland parish to the fore in Dunmanway tourism launch
Hot on the heels of the opening of the innovative Sam Maguire Community Bells which were installed in St. Mary’s Church in Dunmanway in 2017 to remember Dunmanway’s most famous son (Sam Maguire), on Wednesday, 20th June, the official launch of a new...Worship through the ages
Worship through the ages 20–24 August at 5.30pmSt Patrick’s Cathedral, DublinWorship has been offered daily in Saint Patrick’s for centuries – so come and join us this Heritage Week as we journey through 800 years of worship with five...World Cup thought for the day: Servant leadership: Three cheers for Didier Deschamps and the ‘water carriers’
World Cup thought for the day: Servant leadership: Three cheers for Didier Deschamps and the ‘water carriers’ It was a cold night when we arrived at Stamford bridge in November 1999 and I quickly picked up a commemorative scarf to keep the wind chill...Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
New Keeper for Armagh Library Armagh Robinson Library has announced the appointment of Dr Robert Whan as Keeper, to succeed the Very Revd Gregory Dunstan. Dr Whan is currently Assistant Keeper of Collections at Down County Museum and previously co–ordinated...COI Gazette – 13th July 2018
Population explosion – how will local churches respond to major housing development? Revd Norman McCausland (centre) outlines research carried out into new population centres in Dublin at Dublin and Glendalough diocesan councils Up to 50,000 new houses are to be...Thousands march for life in Belfast
Pro-lifers have rallied in Belfast to call on Northern Ireland to stand up for the unborn. Keep on reading: Thousands march for life in BelfastAfter the Referendum
The summer edition of VOX is out. Thanks to a talented team of Ruth-Garvey Williams, Jonny Lindsay and Tara Byrne, it has developed and maintains a high standard, mixing news and articles and opinion pieces. Here’s a piece I have in it reflecting on the...Bishops get close–up view of Bogside rioting
A hijacked van was set on fire at the bottom of the Lecky Road flyover as two bishops left the Bogside after meeting people affected by this week’s interface violence in Londonderry. Bishops get close-up view of Londonderry violence The Bishop of Derry and...The Good Friday Generation writes…
On April 10th 1998 I was an almost one year old baby living in Johannesburg, South Africa; a country recovering from the Apartheid; a system of institutionalised racial segregation and discrimination that existed in South Africa between 1948 and 1994. As a one year...Methodist President calls for ‘signs of progress’ to be reflected in community response to forthcoming 11th night bonfires and 12th July processions
The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev William Davison, has issued the following Statement as we approach the 11th and 12th July: ‘In recent days we have witnessed the acknowledgement of cultures other than our own. It began when the...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...
