Preaching on the Church of Ireland's 'Hard Gospel Sunday' (9th September) in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, the editor of The Church of Ireland Gazette, Canon Ian Ellis, will say that there must be a renewed determination in the international community to protect religious freedom around the world.
The recent incidents of vandalism at St Donard’s, in which young people have endangered their own lives by climbing on and sliding down high roofs, has highlighted many important issues in the community of East Belfast.
Mothers who are concerned about their children will be interested in the service in St. Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast on Monday, 24 September at 8 pm. The speaker will be Veronica Williams, founder of the organisation Mothers Prayers.
The official opening of new premises for CMS Ireland at Dargan Road, Belfast by the Most Reverend Alan Harper, Archbishop of Armagh on 6 September signals the launch of a new phase in the organisation’s missionary work.
Bishop Ken Good has announced the appointment of the Revd Earl Storey as the new Diocesan Communications Officer for Derry and Raphoe with effect from 1 September 2007.
After serving the call of mission with CMS Ireland for almost 32 years Canon Cecil Wilson has announced his retirement with effect from 31st August 2007.
The Church of Ireland Primate has warned that churches in Ireland can no longer rely on having “a place as of right” to exert influence in the public arena.
The Right Revd Alan F Abernethy will be Installed and Enthroned as Bishop of Connor in Christ Church Cathedral, Lisburn by the Dean of Connor, The Very Revd John F A Bond, on Thursday, 6 September 2007 at 8.00 p.m.
The Church of Ireland Benefice of Christ Church, Londonderry, and the Grouped Parishes of Culmore, Muff and St Peter’s are to be amalgamated into a new parochial group.
Venue: Isaacs Hotel, Dublin
Date: 15 September 2007
Time: 10.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.