Diocesan News25 Nov 2020

Douglas Union of Parishes in Cork gets stirred up before Advent

The traditional Collect for the Sunday before Advent (22nd November this year) starts with the words ‘Stir up’ and goes on to emphasise ‘the fruit of good works’.

Diocesan News25 Nov 2020

Death of Canon Mayes

The death has taken place of Rev Canon John Mayes, a former Rural Dean of Derry, former Rector of All Saints Clooney and, previously, Rector of Kilrea and Aghadowey.

Diocesan News25 Nov 2020

Belfast’s Black Santa goes digital for 2020!

It is 44 years since Dean Sammy Crooks stood on the steps of Belfast Cathedral for the very first Cathedral Sit Out in 1976. Wrapped in his black clerical cloak, the press gave him the name which has stuck – ‘Black Santa.’

Diocesan News25 Nov 2020

Bishop David McClay’s Pastoral Letter

A pastoral letter from Bishop David McClay which was read in the parishes of Down and Dromore on Sunday, 22 November.

Synod News24 Nov 2020

New Video: Celebrating and Giving Thanks for the Ministry of Women in the Church of Ireland

A video featuring contributions from 62 female Church of Ireland clergy has been released to mark the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to the priesthood in the Church of Ireland, which was approved by the General Synod on 15th May 1990.

Diocesan News23 Nov 2020

Peace and Reconciliation Commemoration as West Cork parish with Sam Maguire links commemorates Bloody Sunday

On Sunday, 22nd November, the day after the centenary of Bloody Sunday, the events of that day were commemorated and prayers of thanksgiving for offered for the peace and freedom we enjoy in Ireland today in the home parish of the late Sam Maguire, Fanlobbus Union of Parishes, Dunmanway, County Cork.

Diocesan News23 Nov 2020

Pioneer Evangelist for Newry Centre of Mission

A Pioneer Evangelist has just been appointed for the Newry Centre of Mission. Laurence Bellew will be working alongside the Lead Evangelist and Rector of the Grouped Parishes of St Patrick and St Mary, the Revd Capt Scott McDonald.

Irish Times Notes21 Nov 2020

Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’

Press Releases20 Nov 2020

Broadcast & online worship opportunities

For Sunday, 22nd November 2020

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.

Diocesan News20 Nov 2020

Give ‘Christmas Dinner in a Box’

This Christmas, many community dinners and open invitations won’t be happening as usual, but The Larder Foodbank has come up with a great idea to help us share this special meal with those for whom Christmas Day is looming large.