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Hannah O’Neill and Marian Edwards appointed as KEA Diocesan Youth and Children’s Co-ordinators

This month the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh have appointed two Diocesan Youth and Children’s Co-ordinators. The aim of these exciting roles is to support individual Parish groups and other Diocesan organisations as they nurture and foster Christian faith development in children and young people in the Diocese.   Hannah O’Neill has been appointed […]

Ordination of Richard Beadle and Richard Waller

Last Sunday 11th September, Revd. Captain Richard Beadle and Revd. Captain Richard Waller were ordained as Deacons for ministry in the Church of Ireland by Rt. Revd. Ferran Glenfield, the Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh. The service took place in St. Fethlimidh’s Cathedral, Kilmore.   Richard Beadle, who has been an active Church Army […]

Together Gathering

Together is a national youth leadership gathering for all those working in youth ministry. One of the most significant youth ministry conferences for many years is taking shape for Saturday 3rd September 2016. At a key time for churches, it will bring together volunteer leaders and paid workers for worship, training, resourcing and prayer together. The […]

Praying for the persecuted church

The Church of Ireland’s Council for Mission has launched a prayer appeal to support persecuted Christians around the world. The council’s secretary, the Revd Patrick Burke, explains its approach. The time has come for Christians in the safety and comfort of the West to speak out about what their brothers and sisters are facing in […]

Centenary Commemorations

On Sunday 3rd July, Cloonclare Parish Church, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim hosted an Ecumenical Service of Commemoration to mark the centenary of both the Easter Rising of 1916 and the Battle of the Somme. The Service was led by Rev. Brendan McCarty assisted by Albert Dawson and was attended by Bishop Leo O’Reilly of the Roman […]

Diocesan Youth and Children’s Co-ordinator Job Available

The Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Seeks to appoint Diocesan Youth and Children’s Co-ordinator (2 posts both 18.5 hours per week)   Ideally 1 post based in Kilmore (Fermanagh/Cavan/Leitrim)   1 Post based in Elphin and Ardagh (Sligo/ Roscommon /Longford)   The Appointed coordinators will: Nurture and foster Christian faith development in children and […]

Summer is Here!

Bishop Ferran has drawn attention to the importance of ministry among our children, young people and families. Summer is a special time for many outreach events for children, young people and families. Do join in prayer in preparation for the following: Summer Madness – July 3to 7, Glenarm, Co. Antrim. Lord, we thank you for […]

Discussion Paper – Rural Isolation

The Church and Society Commission of the Church of Ireland has published discussion papers on organ donation and rural isolation to inform members of the Church as they consider both issues. The Commission commends the papers for study and discussion in parishes across the island. The paper on organ donation summarises statements made by the Church and […]