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Sharing hope with people without a home

Parishes encouraged to take action against homelessness

Each parish in the Church of Ireland is being encouraged to consider how it can help to overcome homelessness at a local level between Harvest and Christmas this year.

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Church and Society Commission prepares Housing Needs and Community Assessment Survey

The Church and Society Commission’s Housing Needs and Community Assessment Survey seeks to assess and highlight how the housing crisis in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is affecting the people and community of the Church of Ireland and the implications for the future of the Church of Ireland.

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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.

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Expressions of interest sought for Church and Society Commission

Closing date: Tuesday, 31st October 2023

The Honorary Secretaries of the General Synod are inviting members of the Church of Ireland who have relevant experience and who are willing to be considered for membership to submit expressions of interest, accompanied by an outline of particular skills or experience.

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Offer A Home, Offer Hope

Support for new appeal to shelter and welcome people fleeing war in Ukraine

Archbishop Michael Jackson has endorsed the Irish Government’s new appeal for offers of unoccupied properties to provide temporary homes for people from Ukraine who are seeking shelter and a welcome in Ireland.

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‘Practical Action on the Cost of Living’ – New booklet produced to share local responses

The Church of Ireland’s Church and Society Commission has published a short booklet with suggestions for how parishes, and other ministries and similar organisations in their local communities, can help to serve people in need at this time.

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Cost of living leaflet highlights sources of help and support

A new leaflet from the Church of Ireland’s Church and Society Commission highlights sources of help and support for households responding to the cost–of–living crisis.

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An urgent appeal for accommodation

Offers sought of properties to accommodate Ukrainian refugees

Members of the Church of Ireland are being encouraged to give urgent consideration as to how they can provide accommodation for people fleeing war in Ukraine.

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Irish Churches Creation Care Conference

A major gathering of 100 delegates across several of Ireland’s Churches met at the Dromantine Centre, Newry, last Friday, 8th April, to consider their role and way forward in response to the current environmental crisis.

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Responding to the cost of living crisis

Sources of support for families and individuals facing rising inflation and pressures from the cost of living are listed in a new briefing document provided by the Church and Society Commission.

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