News
General Synod 2023
General Synod 2023 will take place on Friday, 12th May, and Saturday, 13th May 2023, in White’s Hotel, Wexford, with Day 3 taking place remotely on the evening of Tuesday 16th May and the evening of Thursday 18th May (if required). More information will be...
Church of Ireland Youth Department launches Climate Justice Toolkit
The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) is delighted to launch its Climate Justice Toolkit – a resource pack which explores climate change from a global justice perspective. This has been adapted from materials produced in association with the Girls...
Witnessing Together – a newsletter from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI), of which the Church of Ireland is a member, produces a monthly email newsletter – Witnessing Together – which highlights resources and events that may be helpful in mission and ministry. Content from each...
Bishop says community needs to know that churches are open and ready to welcome people back
The Clogher Diocesan Synod was held in St Macartin’s Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen, on Thursday, 29th September. The Synod commenced with A Service of Holy Communion in St. Macartin’s Cathedral. The Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd Dr Ian Ellis, presided at...
RI Charity trustee and Governance training
Trustee training sessions for Republic of Ireland select vestry members are due to begin this month, hosted by Mrs Janet Maxwell, Head of Synod Services in the RCB. As part of the ongoing programme to register all parishes in the Republic with the Charities Regulatory...
Maps and Plans for Counties Mayo, Galway and Sligo, 1753–1873
By Bryan Whelan October’s Archive of the Month from the RCB Library returns to the Diocesan Records of Tuam, Killala & Achonry (D5 & D5A), focusing on the extensive collection of maps and plans (1753–1873) which forms an integral part of this...
Revival Now Pt2: A New Prayer Movement
In Part 2 of 'Revival Now' as we contemplate the type of revival we might need in our day, David now considers how we need 'A New Prayer Movement'. What kind of praying is needed for revival? In this age of innovation, what 'old paths' of prayer might we need to...
Revival Now Pt6: A New Unity Movement
In Part 6 of 'Revival Now' we see our need for 'A New Unity Movement'. If scriptures like Psalm 133 and the High Priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17 put such a high value on unity as a key to blessing, why is it so elusive in Christianity? David suggests two reasons...
Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
Autumn Issue of Search The autumn issue of the Church of Ireland journal, Search, edited by Canon Ginnie Kennerley, will reach subscribers shortly. The late summer was dominated for many church people, both in and beyond the Anglican Communion, by the question,...
Cost of living leaflet highlights sources of help and support
A new leaflet from the Church of Ireland’s Church and Society Commission highlights sources of help and support for households responding to the cost–of–living crisis. This is available in versions for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland,...
Books
Book: History of Mission Halls throughout Northern Ireland
Mission halls, non-denominational places of worship, stand for one overriding aim: to preach the Word of God. For this special work of documentary photography, the author has been granted access to most of the 100-plus mission halls across Northern Ireland....
Events
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 Avenue, Belfast The...
Seminar: The Church in the Public Square – Gender and Sexuality – 7 Nov #Belfast
Seminar on Gender and Sexuality Speakers: Dr. Cindy Brown Lecturer in Systematic Theology, Belfast Bible College Dr. Andrew Collins Consultant Psychiatrist Date: Monday 7 November 2016 Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm Location: Union Theological College, Botanic Avenue, Belfast...
Scripture Union Light Parties – A Christian alternative to Halloween
Does your church wonder what to do for children at Halloween each year? Back for a third year running, the 2016 Light Party Pack is full of games, party ideas and resources to help your alternative Halloween event go as smoothly as possible! There is even a pull out...
Faith in the Family Conference – 19 Nov 2016 #Belfast
How can we best live out our faith within our families? For many of us, the reality is that the pressures and busyness of modern family life often make it easy for faith to take a back seat. As couples, we want to grow together in our walk with God, but often...
Big Church Live with Hillsong Worship – 22 Nov 2016 #Belfast
Now in its fifth year, Big Church Live (previously Big Church Night In) has become the go-to event in the Christian calendar and this year is no exception. Featuring Hillsong Worship, Worship Central, Reuben Morgan and Tim Hughes. Get ready for a night of heartfelt...
