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New Year statement from the Church Leaders Group
‘We pray that the members of our churches will be at the forefront of demonstrating the nature of God’s love across our divided homes and cities.’
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RTÉ Christmas Broadcast now available
The annual Christmas broadcast message from the Archbishops of Armagh, the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, and the Most Revd Eamon Martin, is now available on the RTÉ Player website and app (in Android and iOS versions).
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Church leaders: ‘Time for a deal’
The leaders of Ireland’s main Churches have encouraged political parties to keep their eyes on the goal of restoring devolution as the talks pause for Christmas.
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Joint Christmas & New Year Message from the Archbishops of Armagh
A time for rekindling …
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Christmas Message from the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin
The Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson
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Archbishops of Armagh: RTÉ Christmas Broadcast
This year’s broadcast will look at our shared responsibility for our environment and climate. The Archbishops are supporting the Great Green Wall initiative, which seeks to plant trees and prevent desertification across 8,000 km (5,000 miles) in the Sahel region of Africa.
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News from Eco–Congregation Ireland
Eco–Congregation Ireland’s latest newsletter is now available, highlighting examples of environmental projects undertaken by churches across the island of Ireland.
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Church Leaders meet PSNI Chief Constable
The Church Leaders, at their meeting in Armagh on Friday (6th December), met with representatives of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, including Chief Constable Simon Byrne.
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New Bishop consecrated – Bishop Andrew Forster succeeds the Rt Rev Ken Good
The new Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Andrew Forster, was ordained by the Archbishop of Armagh at a Service of Consecration in St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh on Sunday afternoon, in front of leaders of the other main churches in Ireland.
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Children’s Ministry Advent Newsletter now available
A selection of ideas for talks and crafts – on the theme of Advent – gathered together for Church of Ireland Children’s Ministry is now available in its latest seasonal newsletter. This includes an article on a handmade family advent, Advent wreaths and crafts, an all–age talk, and suggestions for songs.
