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Praying for the persecuted church

July 27, 2016 in /by

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

July 7, 2016 in /by

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

June 28, 2016 in /by

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!

June 28, 2016 in /by

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

June 16, 2016 in , /by

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 […]

Discussion Paper – Organ Donation and Consent

June 16, 2016 in , /by

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

May 10, 2016 in /by

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

May 9, 2016 in /by

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

April 29, 2016 in /by

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 […]