News
‘Practical Action on the Cost of Living’ – New booklet produced to share local responses
The Church of Ireland’s Church and Society Commission has published a short booklet with suggestions for how parishes, and other ministries and similar organisations in their local communities, can help to serve people in need at this time. Practical Action on...
Maps and Plans for Counties Mayo, Galway and Sligo 1753–1873
October’s Archive of the Month from the RCB Library returns to the Diocesan Records of Tuam, Killala and Achonry (D5 & D5A), focusing on the extensive collection of maps and plans (1753–1873) which forms an integral part of this important archive. The...
Church of Ireland announces 74 mental health projects on World Mental Health Day 2022
To mark World Mental Health Day 2022, the Church of Ireland is delighted to announce a series of seed funding projects that will be taking place across the island. A total of 74 projects have received funding, through the MindMatters COI project, thanks to the...
A joint statement by the Archbishops and the Bishop of Derry & Raphoe
A Joint Statement from the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd John McDowell; the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson; and the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Right Revd Andrew Forster, following the tragedy in the village of Creeslough, in County...
Statement by Bishop of Derry and Raphoe on Creeslough explosion
The Rt Rev Andrew Forster, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, has issued a statement following Friday afternoon’s explosion at a filling station in Creeslough: “My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the terrible tragedy in Creeslough. The...
Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
New Issue of the Gazette The October issue of the Church of Ireland Gazette is out with a wide range of reports, reflections and analysis. Inevitably there is much about the funeral of Queen Elizabeth. Canon Paul Arbuthnot, a former Minor Canon in...
Dublin & Glendalough Synods 2022
“It is our calling under God to live in a time of vision, not division,” Archbishop Michael Jackson said on Tuesday evening (October 4). In his Presidential Address to Dublin & Glendalough’s Diocesan Synods, he called on the people of the...
Televised Service to mark Malahide church anniversary
On Sunday morning on RTÉ One at 11.10am, there will be a Service of Holy Communion led by Canon David Gillespie, marking the 200th anniversary of St Andrew’s church, Malahide. The service will be available afterwards on the RTÉ Player and will...
Cherishing wisdom – Service marks start of New Law Term
The commencement of the new Law Term was marked on Monday morning (October 3) with a service in St Michan’s Church in Dublin 7. Attended by a range of people associated with Ireland’s justice system, as well as some from the UK, the Michaelmas New Law Term...
‘Together in apostolic tradition’ – Student Readers commissioned in CITI
“We are all together in this apostolic tradition,” Archbishop Michael Jackson told Ordinands in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute on Wednesday evening (October 5). He commissioned seven first year students as Student Readers during the Community...
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 and why...
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 Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk
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 more: churchresourcesonline.com
DNA Mens Conference #Belfast – Sat 11 Nov 2017
Location: Stormont Hotel, Belfast Date: Saturday 11 November 2017 Tickets: cvm.ie/dna


