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Discussion Paper – Organ Donation and Consent

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 […]

New Confirmation Resource

For the last number of months, Amy McCrea and Andrew Frame from the Church of Ireland Youth Department have been working on a new Confirmation Resource called ‘I Believe’ to be used by Rectors and those involved in preparing young people for Confirmation. ‘I Believe’ has been created in response to a perceived need for […]

For The Farmers

On Sunday the 8th of May members of the Arva and Kileshandra group of parishes gathered in the beautiful sunshine at Carrigallen Mart for their annual tractor service. The tractor service is a great community event when folk from all faiths come together to ask for God’s blessing on their work and a large crowd […]

Revd. Tanya Woods Instituted as the Rector of the Annagh Group of Parishes

On Friday evening 22nd April family, friends and parishioners past and present gathered to celebrate the institution of the Revd Tanya Woods as Rector of the Annagh Group of parishes (Belturbet, Cloverhill, Drumaloor and Drumlane). The service, which took place in a packed Belturbet Parish church, was led by Bishop Ferran Glenfield assisted by Archdeacon Craig […]

Parish Reader Training

Bishop Ferran will facilitate training for Parish Readers at the venues listed below. All Parish Readers are invited to attend ONE of the sessions. Please contact Kilmore Diocesan Office on email [email protected] or Phone 049-5559954 to confirm the venue you wish to attend at least 3 working days before the date of the training. Kilmore Church […]

Diocesan 20/20 Vision: A People of Prayer

Prayer is critical to the Christian life lived out as individuals and collectively as church communities. In the diocesan 20/20 Vision we have committed ourselves to be people of prayer, who depend on God for everything. This year 2016 is one in which prayer is being emphasized. In this we draw our inspiration and instruction […]

2016 DKEA Resource Day

Worthy of your Calling This Saturday, 16th April, parishioners and clergy from around the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh gathered in the Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon for this year’s Diocesan Resource Day. Ministry and mission are for all. The local church is a place for everyone to exercise their ministry and mission and the […]

Applications open for YWCA Peace and Justice Training

The YWCA is running a training course for young women on peace and justice between 12th and 15th June 2016 in Newcastle Co. Down. As part of the training, young women aged 30 and under from Ireland, the UK, Palestine and Denmark will come together to discuss their experiences of peace and justice and to learn skills […]

Rev. Tanya Woods, appointed as Rector of the Annagh Group

The Rev. Tanya Woods, has been appointed as Rector of the Annagh Group of parishes in the Diocese of Kilmore. Tanya has been minister in charge of the Annagh Group, consisting of: Belturbet,Cloverhill, Drumaloor and Drumlane for the past two years. Her Institution will take place in Belturbet on Friday 22nd April.