Upcoming Events
HELPING CLERGY THRIVE IN MINISTRY – Manresa Retreat Centre, Clontarf, Dublin
Everyone experiences challenges in life and ministry. This conference aims to explore some of those challenges and suggest ways of both enduring these days of trial and thriving in ministry through building resilience and fresh vision.This conference is not only for those who are already feeling under stress at this time but also as a way of being prepared for stressful times in the future.It is particularly aimed that those who have been ordained in the last 10 years and have completed curacy and first years of incumbency, but all are welcome.
Speakers
- Dr Scott Brown, retired GP and Professor of Primary Health Care. Scott has been involved with stress reduction initiatives among family doctors, clergy and other professions.
- Rev Cathy Hallissey, Rector of Powerscourt & Kilbride, D&G
- Rev Peter Lyle, Ballyholme Presbyterian Church, Bangor, Co Down
- Canon Andrew Sweeney, Rector of St Patrick’s, Ballymoney, (Connor)
- Rev James Hyndman, 1st Coleraine Presbyterian Church, Co Derry
- Richard Hannah, a former teacher working in management for a Scottish ICT company. He also runs his own company, Rich Performance, providing executive, leadership and motivational coaching to business, professional and sports personnel.
All of the speakers have professional and personal experience of dealing with challenges and stress in ministry and other professions.
Booking
Please return the attached booking form which contains the opportunity to suggest issues you would like to have covered. Manresa Retreat Centre has single, ensuite rooms, overlooking Dublin Bay and sits in pleasant gardens.
There are 30 places on the programme.
Send the filled registration form to: [email protected]
NO REGISTRATION FEE
Booking Closes: 06 November 2026