News
Doctors repair unborn baby’s spine in UK first
For the first time in the UK, doctors have used keyhole surgery to repair the spine of a baby with spina bifida while still in the womb. Keep on reading: Doctors repair unborn baby’s spine in UK...General Synod Attendance 2019
Attendance figures for each day of General Synod 2019 Clerical Lay Total Day 1 189 281 470 Day...Synod 2019 in Derry/Londonderry Draws to a Close
General Synod 2019 in the Millennium Forum, Derry/Londonderry has drawn to a close. The final business of synod was completed with a number of announcements. The winner of the captions competition was announced by Bishop Pat Storey. It was won by Christiaan Snell...Caption Competition results
Caption Competition 2019 Results – With thanks to the Revd Earl Storey as outgoing editor of the Church of Ireland Gazette Caption Competition 1ST PLACE“West Side Storey ‘Director’”Christiaan Snell (Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh) 2ND...Plight of Persecuted Christians Worldwide Highlighted at Synod
A motion calling on General Synod to acknowledge the rapidly increasing levels of the persecution of Christians worldwide and requesting that Standing Committee would explore ways in which this issue could be brought more fully to the attention of Synod in 2020 was...Motion Urging Bishops to Explore Pathways to Ordination for People with Theological Training Passed at Synod
A private member’s motion asking the House of Bishops to review the pathway to stipendiary ordination with regard to simplifying and shortening the training route for those applicants that have already obtained theological qualifications was moved at General...Commission on Ministry Report Highlights Vocations and Signs of Hope
The report of the Commission on Ministry was presented at General Synod in the Millennium Forum, Derry/Londonderry this morning. Presentation of the report included the launch of the Commission’s new video on vocations. Proposing the report, Philip McKinley...NI Education Crisis Highlighted at General Synod, RoI Report Reflects on Role of School in Community
There is little happening to prevent the fabric of our education system from unravelling, Bishop Ken Good (Derry and Raphoe) stated today at General Synod in the Millennium Forum, Derry/Londonderry. Presenting the report of the Board of Education (NI), Bishop Good...Reflecting on the role and context of our schools
Canon Brian O’Rourke has focused on how Church of Ireland schools in the Republic contribute to communities and wider society, in his speech seconding the Board of Education report at General Synod today. The General Synod is concluding at the Millennium Forum,...Three Bills Pass Their Final Stages at General Synod in Derry/Londonderry
Three Bills passed their final stages and were enacted at General Synod this morning in Derry/Londonderry. Bill No 1 provides for the provision of a service of Holy Communion by Extension for persons unable to be present at the public celebration. Bill No 2 provides...Books
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Events
Seminar: The Church in the Public Square – Human Origins – 24 Oct #Belfast
Christianity and the science of human origins Speaker: Professor David Livingstone Professor of Geography and Intellectual History, Queen’s University, Belfast Date: Monday 24 October 2016 Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm Location: Union Theological College, Botanic...Seminar: The Church in the Public Square – Human Nature – 10 Oct #Belfast
Third Millennial Humanity: Can human nature be improved through applied science? Speaker: Dr. Donal O’Mahuna Senior Lecturer in Ethics, Decision-making and Evidence, Dublin City University Date: Monday 10 October 2016 Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm Location: Union...Seminar: The Church in the Public Square: Issues of Life and Death – 3 Oct #Belfast
The Beginning and the End: Issues of Life and Death Speaker: Professor John Wyatt Professor of Ethics and Perinatology, London University College Date: Monday 24 October 2016 Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm Location: Union Theological College, Botanic Avenue, Belfast Cost: £5...Women’s Conference: Abide 16 – 1 Oct 2016 #Belfast
Abide 16 is a one-day conference for women and is a great opportunity to come together to share in worship and biblical teaching, as well as meeting up with friends old and new. Date: Saturday 1 October 2016 Location: Metropolitan Tabernacle Belfast. The full-day...Church Life Conference – 15 Nov 2016 #Belfast
This one-day event offers an opportunity to reflect on many aspects of Church life. Come and enjoy a selection of presentations, seminars and exhibits. Learn from what others are doing and contribute your thoughts, ideas and experiences. Admission to the event,...
