“Let us therefore continue to build relationships, break down barriers, and work for a sustainable and lasting peace and as ambassadors of Christ’s message of reconciliation may we model a better way of living and loving now and in the years to come.”
Intercessions written by the Church of Ireland’s archbishops and the Dublin and Glendalough Council for Mission form part of a collection of prayers for peace, published by Friends of the Holy Land – a UK–based charity supporting vulnerable Christians in the region.
As Christmas comes closer, you’re welcome to listen and watch our collection of messages and reflections from our bishops and dioceses.
‘May the light of Christ shine in the darkness and may the peace of God which passes all understanding rest upon us all.’
‘My hope is that you will find Christmas happy and will do everything you can to make it as happy as possible for those to whom it is not a time of light.’
The Church of Ireland, through the Representative Church Body (RCB), is running a Flood Relief scheme to support Church of Ireland parishes affected by flooding between the period January 2023 to November 2023.
In the newest episode of our Inspiring angles podcast series, Wilma Kirkpatrick talks through the skills and patterns in textile art, created by her and Helen O’Hare, currently on display in Belfast Cathedral.
A video celebration of our successful MindMatters conference at Dublin’s Radisson Blu Hotel in October is now available, complete with interviews with Bishop Pat, Archbishops John and Michael, and project leaders.
Members of the Church Leaders’ Group (Ireland) have warmly welcomed the cessation of armed conflict in Gaza and Israel, notwithstanding its temporary nature.