Day 1
Bill Providing for New Service of Prayer and Naming and Funeral Service in Cases of Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Passes Second Stage
Church of Ireland Home
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Bill Providing for A Service of Holy Communion by Extension to Those Unable to Attend Comes Before General Synod
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Business Continues on Day One of General Synod 2019
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Archbishop Richard Clarke’s Presidential Address
The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, delivered his Presidential Address to the Synod shortly after business began today.
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General Synod 2019 Opens in Derry/Londonderry
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General Synod Eucharist Sermon 2019
The Synod Eucharist took place this morning in St Columb’s Cathedral, and the preacher was the Rt Revd Ferran Glenfield, Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh.
Day 1
Church of Ireland General Synod Begins Today
Press Releases
‘A time for courageous leadership’ – Church leaders
In a joint statement today, the leaders of Ireland’s main Churches said that talks between Northern Ireland’s political parties to restore the devolved institutions, were ‘a fresh window of opportunity, born of tragedy, but nestling in hope for the future that now requires courageous and compassionate leadership.’
Pre-synod
Working together for the common good
In this interview ahead of General Synod 2019, Bishop John McDowell focuses on Europe and how churches can stand up for a good quality of debate and for people left behind in an economic dislocation after Brexit.
Diocesan News
New Warden of Readers for Connor Diocese
The Rev Peter Jones, rector of Mossley Parish, has been appointed Warden of Readers for Connor Diocese.
