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Red Book of Ossory Concert In the National Concert Hall on Wednesday evening at 8.30pm the ensemble Anakronos will present ‘The Red Book of Ossory’, described as a ‘thrilling new interplay between the music of the past and today’. The Red Book...New Life Pt2: A Life In A New Humanity
In part 2 of our new series examining the ‘New Life’ we are to live as Christian believers, David Legge continues by showing that this new life is ‘A Life In A New Humanity’. What does the world see when it looks at the church? Are we...Belfast Cathedral explores Brexit and borders over Lent
Belfast Cathedral invites the public, politicians, businesspeople, students and anyone with an interest in public theology to a series of five lunch–time events focused on Brexit during Lent. Wednesdays in Lent is a collaboration between the Cathedral and the...Northern European Cathedrals’ Conference opens in Dublin
The Northern European Cathedrals’ Conference is currently taking place in Dublin. The conference, which is held every two years, is being co–hosted by Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral and runs until Friday. Over 120 delegates from...#Pennies4Plastics: a Lenten initiative from the Church of Ireland
Throughout Lent 2019, the Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal, Eco–Congregation Ireland and the Representative Church Body (RCB) will be inviting individuals, families, parishes, schools, and Sunday schools and clubs to prayerfully reduce their use of...How Important is Love? (6) John and Love, a 10 point summary
On this Valentine’s day it seems appropriate to turn to the supreme theologian of love in the NT – the apostle John. No-one, not even Paul, speaks more of love than John. But it’s not just a matter of quantity – John’s theology of love...What if your church notice board read, ‘Minister – All Members’?
In the March issue of the Methodist Newsletter, Grace McGurk, MCI’s Learning and Development officer reflects on her new role. Grace says her new role involves working across the Church departments to promote and communicate effectively the vision of...Peter Stobart gets Midleton College singing
Peter Stobart, Director of the Cork Diocesan Church Music Scheme, was the guest at Midleton College on Monday 11th February. He came to put first and second year students through their hymn–singing paces. His energetic style and infectious enthusiasm soon got...24th annual Parish Weekend for Ballinderry families
Some of the families who attended the Ballinderry Parish Weekend in Castlewellan. Ballinderry Parish, Diocese of Connor, headed to Castlewellan Castle from February 8–10 for the 24th annual Parish Weekend. Many of the parents who attended with their...Irish College of Preachers annual conference
The Irish College of Preachers exists to promote good preaching in the Church of Ireland. What is good preaching? According to Timothy Keller, New York pastor and compelling preacher: ‘It is preaching biblically; it is preaching attractively; it is preaching...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...
