Two new books which present the Gospels as poems offer a novel way to read the Scriptures. ‘Meet the Apostles’ and ‘The Gospels in Iambic Verse’ by Canon Prof John Bartlett were officially launched in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute yesterday evening (Monday February 24).
It was announced today that the Episcopal Electoral College for the Diocese of Connor, meeting in the Alexander Synod Hall, Armagh, has elected Archdeacon George Davison as the new Bishop of Connor. He succeeds the Rt Revd Alan Abernethy who retired at the end of December.
Lent is fast approaching – starting on Ash Wednesday, 26th February – and Fuel is the Church of Ireland Youth Department’s Lent resource to help young people engage with the Bible – to understand what they are reading, and to think about what the Bible is saying and teaching.
The bishops of the Church of Ireland will meet to elect a new Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland on Thursday, 27th February, and Friday, 28th February, 2020.
The Children’s Ministry Network’s Lent and Easter Newsletter is now available. This includes an all–age talk, a Lent countdown, craft and multi–media ideas, song suggestions, and resources relating to care for creation.
Representatives of churches have gathered, together with other community leaders, at East Belfast Mission for the launch of resources to support churches in responding to homelessness and housing insecurity.
Eco–Congregation Ireland’s latest newsletter is now available, highlighting examples of environmental projects undertaken by churches across the island of Ireland.
The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke concluded his ministry as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland with a celebration of the Eucharist in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, on Sunday evening (2nd February).
The Co–Chairs of the Irish Inter–Church Meeting have released the following statement to mark the retirement of Archbishop Richard Clarke.
