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Stepping Aside: A Day Retreat for Lay Ministers
The Commission on Ministry warmly invites all Lay Ministers across the Church of Ireland to a special one–day retreat
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Church Growth Conference: A Season of Hope and Renewal
The Church Growth Conferences held in Belfast and Dublin over the last fortnight brought together clergy and lay people from across the Church of Ireland to pause, listen, and rediscover confidence in God’s call to grow His Church.
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Special guest Dana to lead singing at Church Growth Conference
Internationally renowned singer and songwriter, Dana, will be a special guest, with her husband Damien Scallon at the Church Growth Conferences to be held in Belfast and Dublin.
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Encouraging our future leaders into ordained ministry
Vocation Sunday 2025
The Church of Ireland’s Commission on Ministry is asking parishes to set aside some time on the Sunday before Pentecost (which falls this year on 1st June), as a Vocation Sunday, to encourage members of their parishes to explore God’s call in their lives.
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Diocesan initiatives encourage interest in vocations
As Vocation Sunday approaches this Sunday, 12th May, we hope that these four projects are encouraging for everyone on this journey.
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It’s Your Call – a video for Vocation Sunday
For a six–minute slot in a Vocation Sunday service, you may wish to show ‘It’s Your Call’ – a commissioned video which features interviews with a range of Church of Ireland clergy about their ordained ministry in different parts of Ireland.
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Vocation Sunday 2024 coming up on 12th May
On the Sunday between Ascension Thursday and Pentecost – Sunday, 12th May – clergy and lay readers are being encouraged to set aside some time in their services to consider the call of God in our lives.
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Vocations retreat helps participants explore ministry opportunities
A vocations retreat was held from 26th to 28th January, in the Dromantine Conference Centre, near Newry, for those ‘exploring’ ordination in the Church of Ireland.
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‘It’s Your Call’ video explores vocations
What does it mean to explore a call to ordained ministry? ‘It’s Your Call’ features interviews with a range of clergy about their ordained ministry in communities in different parts of the island of Ireland.
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Vocation Sunday 2023
The Commission on Ministry is asking parishes to encourage conversations and discussions by holding a Vocation Sunday on 21st May, or another date at their discretion if this is more convenient.
