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Christ is Risen!
Greetings this Easter Sunday, a day to celebrate the victory of God in Christ, the Risen Lord. After our Lenten series, what could be more appropriate than some words from the marvellous writer and theologian, Fleming Rutledge on the theme of Christus Victor. The...Lent 2019: Fleming Rutledge, The Crucifixion (46) the role of faith and God’s rectification of all
Day 46! And I always thought Lent was 40 days long. We are finally finishing our Lenten series on Fleming Rutledge’s outstanding book, The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ (2015). It has been a challenge to read and post each day through Lent...Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
Communications Competition The Central Communications Board’s annual Communications Competition is now open and entries are invited for online media from Church of Ireland parishes, dioceses and affiliated organisations, in the categories of parish website,...Lent 2019: Fleming Rutledge, The Crucifixion (45) universal justification?
We continue our Lenten series on Fleming Rutledge’s outstanding book, The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ (2015). We are continuing in the concluding chapter. The title is designed to be arresting – we will explore what she means by it...Bishop Ken Good’s statement following the murder of Lyra McKee
Statement by the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Ken Good, following the murder of Lyra McKee: I am outraged at last night’s murder of the 29-year-old journalist, Lyra McKee, in Derry-Londonderry. My first thoughts, today, are with her partner,...An Easter Message from the Archbishop of Dublin
An Easter message from the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Michael Jackson: Easter Day brings to a climax a long period of anticipation and searching. This period in the Christian Church is called Lent. It is a time of penitence and of preparation. As Jesus Christ...Christ’s passion reflected in Holy Week paintings by teenage Omagh parishioner
Christ’s passion reflected in Holy Week paintings by teenage Omagh parishioner The inscription on the architect Sir Christopher Wren’s grave in St Paul’s Cathedral, bears the Latin inscription: ‘Lector, si monumentum requiris,...Lent 2019: Fleming Rutledge, The Crucifixion (44) Condemned into Redemption: the Rectification of the Ungodly
We continue our Lenten series on Fleming Rutledge’s outstanding book, The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ (2015). Here, we join the concluding chapter. The title is designed to be arresting – we will explore what she means by it as we...Govt sets date for under-18 online porn ban
Companies that produce online pornography will be forced to bar children from viewing their content from the middle of July this year. Keep on reading: Govt sets date for under-18 online porn...Good Friday at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork
The principal liturgical celebration of Good Friday (19th April) in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, this year will be held at 12noon which will include the singing of the Passion Gospel according to Saint John by Peter Stobart, Director of Music. At 8.00pm 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...
