Two Collects for clergy, readers and other worship leaders who may wish to remember the 70th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, 6th February.
A significant new research report into educational underachievement in controlled schools – commissioned and funded by the Transferor Representatives’ Council – has been launched by Stranmillis University College.
The Representative Body of the Church of Ireland met in an online format on Wednesday, 8th December 2021.
The Christians of the Middle East are offering the resources for the 2022 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, traditionally observed from 18th to 25th January. In doing so, these fellow followers of Jesus are conscious that the world shares many of the travails and much of the difficulties experienced by the region, and yearns for a light to lead the way to the Saviour who is the light that overcomes darkness.
The Prayer Diary for the Porvoo Communion, which brings together Anglican and Lutheran Churches in Europe, is now available.
The Very Revd Tim Wright, Chair of the Council for Mission, talks to the Church of Ireland Gazette about the important work of the Council, and how all mission is local, starting in our parish churches.
A themed set of Service of the Word for family worship during Advent 2021, prepared by the Liturgical Advisory Committee
Sources of support for families and individuals facing rising inflation and pressures from the cost of living are listed in a new briefing document provided by the Church and Society Commission.
16 Days of Activism against Gender–Based Violence is an international campaign, which takes place each year from 25th November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) until 10th December (International Human Rights Day).
With the support of the Commission for Christian Unity and Dialogue, we draw this statement to the attention of all sections of the Church of Ireland and the wider Church on the island of Ireland, in the prayerful hope that the voices of those concerned with the present plight of refugees in these islands will be heard prayerfully and in the hope of compassionate responses.
