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Bishops’ Appeal encourages prayer for ceasefire to hold and continued support for Middle East appeal

Bishops’ Appeal has encouraged members of the Church to pray that the ceasefire arrangements agreed between Israel and Hamas would hold and lead to a more lasting peace after they take effect.  This follows a welcome from Archbishop John McDowell and Archbishop Michael Jackson yesterday (Thursday, 16th January) for the announcement of a proposed ceasefire […]

Introduction to Youth Mental Health

Invitation to Zoom event with CIYD (Monday, 20th January)  The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) is running an online introduction to youth mental health next Monday, 20th January, from 7pm to 9pm, which will be delivered by Action Mental Health. “Mental health and well-being is one of the biggest challenges facing our young people in the […]

Two Vacancies in the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh

Are you called to ministry in a diocese aiming to be Christ-centred, character building and community transforming?   Kinawley & Holy Trinity Parish The churches of Kinawley and Holy Trinity Parish (Derrylin, Crom, Drumany Chapel of Ease) are seeking to appoint an Incumbent to this attractive parish in Co. Fermanagh. If you would like to […]

Al-Ahli Hospital continues to serve Gazans

Supported through Bishops’ Appeal’s current appeal for the Middle East Bishops’ Appeal is pleased to share the news that al-Ahli Arab Hospital, which is administered by the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem, is continuing to provide essential care and support for people in urgent humanitarian need in Gaza City. Canon Don Binder, the Archbishop of Jerusalem’s […]

Preparing for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025

‘Do you believe this?’ – John 11:26 Bishop Michael Burrows, as Chair of the Commission for Christian Unity and Dialogue, has encouraged parishes to consider celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, to take place in January, with resources prepared by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.  This annual initiative traditionally takes place between […]

Bishops’ Appeal encourages prayer for Middle East on Advent Sunday

Bishops’ Appeal, the Church of Ireland’s world aid and development programme, is asking all parishes to remember the Middle East in prayer this Advent Sunday (1st December) and, following this morning’s ceasefire, to continue to pray for an end to all violence and destruction.  The following prayers may be helpful for personal use or for […]

Care for every moment of life – A response to proposals for laws permitting assisted suicide

The Church and Society Commission of the Church of Ireland has produced this resource for members of the Church regarding the sensitive issues that arise in relation to the end of human life.  This is available for printing and sharing in parishes from the following page: www.churchofireland.org/careforeverymoment Over recent months, members of both Dáil Éireann and […]