Day 1
General Synod 2024 Opens – Presidential Address Focuses on Christian Citizenship and Reconciliation in a Conflicted World
Presidential Address Focuses on Christian Citizenship and Reconciliation in a Conflicted World
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Day 1
The Church as God’s ‘repair shop’ bringing hope in a broken world
Members of the Church of Ireland’s General Synod this morning gathered in St Patrick’s Cathedral, on the Hill of Armagh, for a Service of Holy Communion before business commenced in the Armagh City Hotel.
Day 1
General Synod 2024 Begins Today in Armagh
General Synod will kick off today at the Armagh City Hotel in Armagh at 11am, following the Synod service at Armagh Cathedral
Press Releases
New staff member for Church of Ireland Youth Department
The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new member of staff, Mr Luke Hawkins.
Commission on Ministry
Diocesan initiatives encourage interest in vocations
As Vocation Sunday approaches this Sunday, 12th May, we hope that these four projects are encouraging for everyone on this journey.
Board of Education (NI)
Board of Education (NI) Grant Funding Scheme 2024
Closing date: Friday, 31st May
Since 2019, the Board of Education (NI) has been running a funding programme to help parishes create new and innovative ways to develop their relationship/partnership with local schools.
Pre-synod
Livestream for Church of Ireland General Synod Service
Friday, 10th May 2024 ∙ 10.00am
This year’s General Synod Service of Holy Communion will take place in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, from 10.00am onwards.
Irish Times Notes
Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
Press Releases
Primates meet with Pope Francis
Archbishop John McDowell yesterday morning (Thursday, 2nd May) met Pope Francis in an audience with colleagues as part of the 2024 Anglican Primates Meeting in Rome.
Board of Education (NI)
RE & Collective Worship in Northern Ireland’s controlled primary schools
“The Court of Appeal Judgement is detailed and merits careful consideration. However, we are heartened by the Court’s view that there was no breach of the relevant Protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights.”
