The Church Leaders’ Group (Ireland) today issued a message of support for the BBC Christmas Appeal 2020 on Loneliness and Staying Connected at Christmas.
Public health guidance and restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus are outlined at the following links from the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government of Ireland, including in relation to Christmas.
Unable to have any services or events this year, Mothers’ Union in Cork, Cloyne and Ross has embraced new technology and used it to spread the word that violence against women and girls is never OK.
Archbishop Michael Jackson continues his video reflections for Advent this Sunday (December 6). On the Second Sunday of Advent, his theme is ‘Patience’ based on the reading from 2 Peter 3: 8–15a. This passage is read by Stella Obe, a Diocesan Reader from Castleknock.
The following list of services may be helpful for those who will be unable to attend worship in person at Church of Ireland services this Sunday.
The Irish Council of Churches is happy to share the news that the first issue of a new quarterly email update will be sent out later this month.
The Church of Ireland’s Central Communications Board (CCB) is inviting members of the Church to enter a photography competition with the theme of ‘Anything but Covid’. The closing date is Monday, 14th December 2020.
With limited edition merchandise, a website (www.belfastblacksanta.org) and a social media campaign across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter – Belfast’s Black Santa is preparing for a Sit–Out unlike any other.
Almost 60,000 copies of John’s Gospel will be given out in the Diocese of Down and Dromore between now and early New Year.
