Irish Times Notes26 Sep 2015

Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’

Diocesan News25 Sep 2015

Former Chief Constable Guest Speaker at Connor Synod

Former PSNI Chief Constable Sir Matt Baggott was the special guest speaker at the annual Synod of the Diocese of Connor held in Carrickfergus on 23rd September.

Diocesan News25 Sep 2015

Prayers for Refugees at Donegal Schools’ Service

Refugees were to the fore in prayers requested by children at an unprecedented schools’ service held on Thursday 24 September in Ramelton.

Press Releases23 Sep 2015

CITI Lay Training Department Gears up for a New Season

The Lay Training Department at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute is looking forward to this new academic year.

Diocesan News23 Sep 2015

Ordination of A Deacon in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday evening, 20th September, the eve of the Feast of St Matthew the Apostle, David Compton was ordained Deacon in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, by the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton.

Press Releases23 Sep 2015

Church of Ireland Seeks Engagement with Governments in Response to Refugee Crisis

Following a meeting of the archbishops and bishops last week, by way of initial response to the current refugee crisis, the Church has now written to the Governments in both jurisdictions to express willingness to engage with plans to support refugees coming to Ireland, North and South.

Diocesan News22 Sep 2015

Organ Scholarship Scheme Celebrates 25th Anniversary

A special thanksgiving service was held in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on September 20 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Down and Dromore and Connor Organ Scholarship Scheme.

Standing Committee & RB22 Sep 2015

September 2015 Standing Committee News

The Standing Committee of the General Synod met during the afternoon of Tuesday 15th September 2015 in Church House, Dublin.

Diocesan News22 Sep 2015

Ordination of Rev Trevor Holmes

Monday 21 September saw the Ordination of Rev Trevor Holmes as a Deacon–Intern. The Service took place in All Saints Church, Mullingar.

Press Releases22 Sep 2015

Instability is erasing hope from people’s lives – Church leaders

Church leaders have expressed their concern at the rising number of people struggling to cope on low incomes and the anxiety that the current political instability in Northern Ireland brings to the most vulnerable members of society.