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Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Together Day

January 15, 2019 in /by

In January, some thirty clerical and lay pastors attended a Together Day at the See House in Kilmore. The guest speaker was Ken Moser who lectures in Youth Ministry at a seminary in Canada. Ken spoke of the stark reality in youth ministry across the Western World. What churches are doing with young people is […]

Vacancy Notice: Communications Officer

December 21, 2018 in /by

Job Description  Summary: The object of this role is to ensure the delivery of effective press and communications in support of the mission of the Church of Ireland. The Church is an all-island body, with 12 dioceses and central offices based in Dublin and Belfast. The role offers an exciting opportunity for a competent all-rounder, […]

Ballymahon Regional Songs of Praise

December 3, 2018 in /by

On 25th November, St Catherine’s Church Ballymahon was packed as it hosted a Regional Songs of praise to ‘make a joyful noise to the rock of our Salvation’ (Psalm 51:1). The service was organised and led by Ruth Galbraith and Canon Trevor Sullivan from the Ardagh Union who were joined by clergy and parishioners from […]

Ecumenical Prayer Service of Rememberance

November 26, 2018 in /by

On Sunday the 25th November Dean Nigel Crossey joined with Fr. Séan McDermott and the Cavan Rugby Choir for an Ecumenical Prayer Service of Remembrance to mark the end of the First World War Centenary at Cavan County Museum. Before the service Minister Heather Humphries launched the Museum’s publication ‘A First World War Centenary Roll […]

KEA Mothers’ Union 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

November 26, 2018 in /by

Saturday the 25th November (International day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) marks the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. To mark this day the Mothers’ Unions across Ireland have organised prayer vigils to raise awareness and call for an end to gender-based violence in all forms. This year the KEA […]

Resources Now Available for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019

November 6, 2018 in /by

The Rt Revd John McDowell, Bishop of Clogher and Chair, Church of Ireland Commission for Christian Unity and Dialogue, has highlighted the resources for the Week of Prayer forChristian Unity (WPCU), which are now available to order for use in parishes.  The theme for this year is Only Justice. Bishop McDowell said: ‘I hope that this annual commendation of the order […]