In time for the coming liturgical year beginning on Advent Sunday (26 November 2010), a new publication – the last in a series of three – has been produced by the Church of Ireland designed to encourage more psalm singing in churches.
The Rt Rev Ken Good, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, has expressed his shock and sorrow at the death of Ranger Aaron McCormick, the 22 year old Royal Irish Regiment soldier from Macosquin who was killed in Afghanistan.
At a dinner and awards ceremony in the Imperial Hotel, Cork on Friday, 12th November 2010, the Reverend Brian O’Rourke, Rector of the iconic Saint Anne’s Church, Shandon in Cork was shortlisted for and was the ultimate winner of the ‘Straight-up’ Rebel Award in the Rebel Awards – Cork’s Annual LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) Awards.
The Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, calls for a redoubling of prayers for the people of Iraq, to include the Christian community there, following recent attacks.
On 22nd and 23rd November, CMS Ireland will be launching Discover – an exciting new resource to help churches and small groups engage in mission.
The week of 21-27 November is to be designated as ‘Prisons Week 2010’ – a week of prayer for all those affected by prison life across the UK.
Two hundred young people and youth leaders from parishes across Connor Diocese participated in the Energize celebration of youth event on Sunday November 7.
Seventy five people attended the first of five evening events aimed at equipping people for ministry.
Speech of Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral Cork, at the launch of the €1.2 million Appeal for the Cathedral Organ