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June 2025 Gazette now available
Hot off the press, the June issue of the Church of Ireland Gazette is now available!
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New Archdeacon of Kilmore
The Revd Ian Berry, Rector of the Lurgan (Virginia) Group of Parishes, has been appointed by Bishop Ferran Glenfield as the new Archdeacon of Kilmore in succession to the Ven Ian Horner who will be instituted as Rector of the Mullingar Union of Parishes in the coming weeks.
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Spring 2025 Charity trustee training concludes Thursday
The last of this spring’s training sessions for new members of select vestries will take place this Thursday at 7.30pm.
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Primate preaches at the RUC GC Foundation Service
Archbishop John McDowell, the Church of Ireland’s Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, preached at the annual service for the Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation in Darling Street Methodist Church, Enniskillen, on Sunday afternoon (1st June).
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Two new Braemor Studies explore areas of faith formation
Two new volumes in the Braemor Studies series were launched in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute last week. The latest launches feature the final year theses of the Revd Cameron Mack who is Curate Assistant in Belfast Cathedral and the Revd Andrew Neill who is Curate Assistant in Limavady.
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General Synod service raises €2,200 / £1,850 for Bishops’ Appeal
The collection for the Bishops’ Appeal for World Aid and Development at the General Synod Service of Holy Communion in St David’s Church, Naas, on Friday, 9th May, came to €2,200 (equivalent to £1,850).
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Art lovers flock to Dunluce as exhibition raises £3,350 for Bishops’ Appeal
Hundreds of art–lovers have enjoyed their visit to Dunluce Parish Art & Photography Exhibition in recent weeks. The annual Bushmills event was as popular as ever, with locals and visitors alike appreciating the talents of artists and photographers from across Northern Ireland.
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The Mission of God with Chris Wright
New podcast from the Church of Ireland Council for Mission
Tim Wright talks with the Revd Dr Chris Wright, Global Ambassador for Langham Partnership, in a new episode for the Mission Matters podcast. Chris shares his Belfast roots, upbringing in the Presbyterian Church, and early exposure to world mission through his missionary parents.
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Church of Ireland archbishops call for decisive action on Gaza
This statement on the current situation in Gaza has been issued by Archbishop John McDowell and Archbishop Michael Jackson.
