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Cappagh Parish Church ‘secured for another 250 years’ – Bishop Good
The celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Cappagh Parish Church, near Omagh, would become part of parish folklore for decades to come, the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe told parishioners on Sunday evening. The Rt Rev Ken Good was speaking at a Service of...Ordination to the priesthood of the Revd Graham Hare and the Revd Geoffrey Walmsley
The Revd Graham Hare and the Revd Geoffrey Walmsley were ordained Priests in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, on Friday 14th September 2018. Graham will serve as Curate in Drumglass Parish, Dungannon, and Geoffrey in the Dundalk Group of Parishes. Contact Details...10th Annual Sheep’s Head Hike in Cork, Cloyne and Ross for Christian Aid
The first weekend in September signifies a lot, the All–Ireland final, the kids are back at school, Electric Picnic and the start of autumn. But for one part of the world, just off the west coast of Ireland in County Cork, Kilcrohane to be exact, it means only...Institution of the Revd Diane Matchett as Rector of Kildress a
The Revd Diane Matchett was instituted Rector of the Parishes of Kildress and Altedesert on Tuesday, 11th September 2018, by Archbishop Richard Clarke. Pictured above (left to right) are Archdeacon Terry Scott, Archdeacon Andrew Forster, the Revd Adam Quigley...Bishop Paul Colton attends official opening of Trevor West Sports Hall at Midleton College
The Rt Revd Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, attended the official opening by the Provost of Trinity College, Dublin, Dr Patrick Prendergast, of a new sports hall at Midleton College dedicated to the memory of Professor Trevor West. Bishop...Remembering the great Alexanders
The Dean of Derry, the Very Rev Raymond Stewart, has opened an exhibition at St Columb’s Cathedral and launched a new booklet, both of which commemorate the life and work of the renowned hymn–writer, Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander, and her husband, Bishop...Stranmillis EPC Opening Service
You are very welcome to visit the new church building for Stranmillis EPC.The opening service will take place on Saturday 29th September at 3pm. The visiting preacher will be Dr. Derek Thomas.Dr. Thomas will also preach at the Sunday Services on the 30th...Electronic Version of The Evangelical Presbyterian Summer 2018 – Now Available
The PDF of the Summer 2018 issue of The Evangelical Presbyterian is available here. Articles include:First WordFive minutes with Andy Young – Church PlantingGrace-based Forgiveness – Philemon v8-20The Law and the Gospel – Part 3: How to...I am not a Christian
I am not Christian🧐I am not a Christian because it makes my life easy; if you want easy stick to lazy Sunday’s and nights at home with the family. Christianity is NOT easy. I am not a Christian because it works for me, it often doesn’t....Church of Ireland Notes from The Irish Times
Search on–line The Church of Ireland journal, Search, has launched its online digitised archive. The archive comprises every issue of the journal from its launch in 1978 and is available for consultation on a free of charge basis to the general public. It is...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...
