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A message for Christmas from Archbishop John McDowell and Archbishop Eamon Martin

“…and the Light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it”. John 1:5

‘We are called to ensure that the light of Bethlehem continues to stream out across the world, from Gaza to Ukraine, from Sudan to Syria, and on into our own homes, communities and workplaces across the island of Ireland.’

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Liturgical Advisory Committee

‘Take a Minute’ for daily prayer

The Liturgical Advisory Committee (LAC) of the Church of Ireland has produced a new resource for simple daily prayer. Called ‘Take a Minute’, the resource is contained in a prayer card which can be kept in a pocket or inside a prayer book or Bible.

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Bishops' Appeal Committee

Al–Ahli Hospital continues to serve Gazans

Supported through Bishops’ Appeal’s current appeal for the Middle East

Bishops’ Appeal is pleased to share the news that al–Ahli Arab Hospital, which is administered by the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem, is continuing to provide essential care and support for people in urgent humanitarian need in Gaza City.

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Irish Times Notes

Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’

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Press Releases

The story behind Armagh’s Christmas stamp

In this new video, the Dean of Armagh, the Very Revd Shane Forster, shares the background story as to how Armagh was chosen for this unique honour and provides some additional information on some of the details included in Penzance–based artist Judy Joel’s special design.

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Diocesan News

Advent and Christmas 2024 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick

A list of services and concerts for this festive season in St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick, a place of Christian worship since 1168.

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Diocesan News

Advent and Christmas 2024 at Christ Church Cathedral

There is a huge variety of services, concerts and events taking place in Christ Church Cathedral Dublin this Advent and Christmas season.

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Diocesan News

The Longest Yarn tapestry to unveil events of D–Day during exhibition in Enniskillen

A remarkable exhibition, The Longest Yarn, a three–dimensional wool tapestry telling the story of the 80 days it took the Allies to liberate Paris is coming to St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen, in January 2025, the only venue in Ireland.

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Diocesan News

Follow the Star at Cooneen this Christmas

One of the most picturesque churches in Clogher Diocese, Holy Trinity Parish Church, Cooneen, near Fivemiletown, will be hosting the ‘Follow The Star’ Christmas Tree Festival this weekend.

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Church and Society Commission

A contribution to healing the pain of the Troubles

by Zephryn Patton

The memory of the Troubles is a present–day reality for many members of the Church of Ireland, often acutely felt even decades after the loss of loved ones.

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