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Hundreds hear call for NI conscience protections
Nearly 800 people came to Christian Institute meetings across Northern Ireland last week to hear a call to action on same-sex marriage and abortion.Eschatology and Advent (8): Fleming Rutledge and Apocalyptic Theology
Advent is a time of waiting, in hope, for a transformed future. The season of Advent makes dedicated space in the church calendar to reflect on the nature of the Christian faith as life lived in the eschatological tension between two ages – the old age that is...New history of remarkable and unique Dublin church launched
Parishioners and friends of St Bartholomew’s Church on Clyde Road gathered to rejoice last Wednesday (December 4) at the publication of a new book about the unique Dublin church. ‘Saint Bartholomew’s Church Dublin 1867 to 2019’ by Kenneth Milne...Faith in action in the community in Cork, Cloyne and Ross
In common with parishes throughout the Church of Ireland, parishes in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, engaged with the Five Marks of Mission, regularly seek to find ways to put their faith into action in ways big and small which support the local...Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, hosts Saint Luke’s Home Annual Christmas Concert
Friends, supporters, volunteers and staff gathered in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, on Wednesday 27th November for the 3rd Annual Christmas Concert for St Luke’s Home and what a great concert it turned out to be. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening,...Relaunch of Sunday Club at Patronal Festival in Cobh and Glanmire
Last month at the Patronal Festival in the Church of St Mary and All Saints’, Glanmire County Cork, the Sunday Club was relaunched. Claire Geary was commissioned as its leader. The Sunday Club will now take place every Sunday at the 11.30am service in...Zoë Wanamaker says too much TV is ‘violent and nasty’
Actress Zoë Wanamaker has hit out at modern television, saying too much of it is “violent and nasty”.Church Leaders meet PSNI Chief Constable
The Church Leaders, at their meeting in Armagh on Friday (6th December), met with representatives of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, including Chief Constable Simon Byrne. The Church Leaders expressed support for the work of the PSNI, particularly in the area...New Bishop consecrated – Bishop Andrew Forster succeeds the Rt Rev Ken Good
The new Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Andrew Forster, was ordained by the Archbishop of Armagh at a Service of Consecration in St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh on Sunday afternoon, in front of leaders of the other main churches in Ireland. He succeeds...Eschatology and Advent (7) Fleming Rutledge ‘Advent Begins in Darkness’
The vast hoards of readers of this blog will know that during Lent earlier this year, we read our way, one day at a time, through Fleming Rutledge’s marvellous The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. I don’t do end or year lists, but I can say that it is easily...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
Event: Preparing Tomorrows Leaders Today – #Belfast Sat 19 Oct 2019
...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...
