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An Introduction To Vestry Membership

We have a blessing in the Church of Ireland in that it is the right of all adult members – lay and clerical – to be democratically involved in the management and decision-making of our parishes. This privilege can be taken for granted though! With any privilege comes the duty to use it appropriately – […]

A warm glow in a cold dark place

Two hundred and fifty wood-burning stoves have been distributed in the Kharkiv region by Habitat for Humanity Ukraine in recent months.  Many arrived just in time for Christmas, and all will keep families warm and allow them to cook simple meals. The current situation in Ukraine is challenging with more airstrikes, less support, and a […]

SAMS ‘Friday Night Live’ Evening Conference on 2nd February 2024

Theme: Rooted: Standing Firm, Spreading Hope SAMS Ireland is delighted to extend a warm invitation to the wider church community for its annual evening conference, ‘Friday Night Live.’ This year’s conference, themed ‘Rooted: Standing Firm, Spreading Hope,’ promises an enriching and spiritually uplifting experience for all attendees. Event Details: – Date: 2nd February 2024 – Time: 7:30 pm – Venue: Annaghmore Parish Church (Armagh […]

The Bible and the Bishop – Advent 2023

A Light Shines – Isaiah 9 v 1-7 For unto us a child is born – Our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Darkness will give way to light, sadness to joy, burden to freedom, tyranny to justice.   Isaiah 64: Yet you, Oh Lord, are our Father In this Advent season, […]

Value of life and support for care emphasised in Oireachtas hearing on end-of life issues

The Church of Ireland’s strong opposition to euthanasia and support for hospice and palliative care was affirmed yesterday evening (Tuesday, 5th December) in evidence presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying. The Revd Dr Rory Corbett, a member of the Church and Society Commission, addressed the committee at its invitation, alongside presentations on […]

Vocation Retreat 26th-28th January 2024

Do you think that God may be calling you into a life of ordained ministry? The Church of Ireland Commission on Ministry organises an annual vocation retreat for those considering ordination, and the next one will be running from Friday, 26th January, to Sunday, 28th January, in the Dromantine Retreat Centre in Newry. This year’s […]

Living Nativity Play – 16th Dec, Ballyjamesduff

The Kildrumferton Group of Parishes’ annual Living Nativity event returns on Saturday 16th December, 3-7pm, around the grounds of Ballyjamesduff Church of Ireland (up The Grove). Come and hear the Christmas story from some of the characters who were there – including some live animals! Totally free and all welcome!

Pioneer Ministry in the Church of Ireland moves to its next phase

The Church of Ireland Pioneer Ministry leadership team are delighted to announce the launch of the new Pioneer Ministry information booklet. This outlines how to apply for Pioneer Ministry funding and how to apply for the new Pioneer Ministry training programme. Please watch this video for more and also click this website link to view […]