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Platform vs pillar – Hopeful Renewal video #3

The people who invest in building others up will leave a legacy that lasts. Mark Sayers, continuing his talks at the recent Pioneer Ministry conference (on the theme of Hopeful Renewal), shares how “living stones” share their lives in the qualities of wisdom, strength, and reliability.

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Platform mentality – Hopeful Renewal video #2

‘Look at me’ is widespread attitude in our world today … but a much more positive attitude and story is possible. Mark Sayers, speaking at the Hopeful Renewal conference hosted by the Church of Ireland’s Pioneer Ministry team, examines the trends at the heart of the platform mentality.

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Turning point of crisis – Hopeful Renewal video #1

‘Crisis’, as a word, can be more hopeful than its modern meaning necessarily suggests, Mark Sayers notes in his first talk from the Hopeful Renewal conference recently hosted by the Church of Ireland’s Pioneer Ministry team.

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Catch up on our recent Pioneer Ministry Hopeful Renewal gathering

Over the next week, we’ll be sharing five videos from the Pioneer Ministry Hopeful Renewal gathering, to inspire and encourage leaders and members all across our island about the potential for growth.

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Marking World Refugee Day/Week and Sanctuary Sunday

In this Refugee Week, Church of Ireland churches are invited to build a culture of welcome, hospitality and safety for refugees, by marking this year’s World Refugee Day (20th June) and Sanctuary Sunday (22nd June).

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Primate reflects on good relations and migration in video interview

The Church of Ireland’s Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop John McDowell, has shared his thoughts on meeting Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV in a new video interview looking back over the year to date.

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SEARCH Summer edition now available

The Summer 2025 edition of SEARCH is now available, covering its recent Colloquium at Trinity College Dublin on the theme of Invitations to Christian Commitment: transformative faith for the mid 21st century.

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Saint Patrick’s Cathedral launches ambitious new Conservation Plan

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland and one of the country’s most cherished landmarks, has officially launched its Conservation Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to safeguard the historic building’s physical fabric, cultural significance, and spiritual legacy for generations to come.

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From platforms to pillars

Preparing for renewal involves a change in character, Mark Sayers explained in his second talk for the Hopeful Renewal event hosted recently by the Church of Ireland’s Pioneer Ministry team in Dublin.

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From decline to hope

The Pioneer Ministry Leadership Team welcomed an audience of 80 people from across Ireland to a morning with Mark Sayers, Pastor of Red Church Melbourne, in Holy Trinity Rathmines on Saturday, 31st May.

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