Board of Education (N.I.)
True extent of diversity in schools highlighted
The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) has launched the first ‘baseline assessment’ of the controlled schools sector in Northern Ireland.
Church of Ireland Home
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Board of Education (N.I.)
Education Newsbrief (N.I.), Autumn 2017
The Board of Education’s Autumn 2017 Newsbrief includes news, updates and resources in education, children’s ministry and Safeguarding Trust.
Literature Committee
Sunday and Weekday Readings 2018 Booklet Now Available
Church of Ireland Publishing has announced that Sunday and Weekday Readings 2018 is now available.
Standing Committee
September 2017 Standing Committee News
The Standing Committee of the General Synod met on Tuesday 19th September 2017 in Church House, Dublin.
Christian Unity and Dialogue
Fresh energy and enthusiam at IRAD talks in South Africa
Theologians from the Anglican and Reformed/Presbyterian traditions gathered in the South African city of Durban last week for the third International Reformed–Anglican Dialogue (IRAD). Their focus was to seek ways to grow closer in unity and mission around the world.
Board of Education (R.O.I.)
Children’s Ministry Newsletter: Harvest 2017
The Children’s Ministry Newsletter includes ‘back to school’ prayers, suggestions on making children feel welcome, recommended resources and a sample programme plan for children’s activities, and creative approaches to telling Bible stories.
Bishops' Appeal Committee
All–age harvest sermon from Bishops’ Appeal
The Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal has produced an all–age harvest sermon on the parable of the sheep and goats (Matthew 25.31–45) and showing our love for God by loving others.
Board of Education (N.I.)
Children’s Ministry Newsletter: Harvest 2017
The Children’s Ministry Newsletter includes ‘back to school’ prayers, suggestions on making children feel welcome, recommended resources and a sample programme plan for children’s activities, and creative approaches to telling Bible stories.
Council for Mission
Supporting persecuted Christians
An interview with Eddie Lyle, President of Open Doors UK and Ireland, who spoke at the Council for Mission’s General Synod mission breakfast.
Church and Society Commission
Spiritual care in dementia – leaflet available
A leaflet on spiritual care for dementia sufferers has been produced, for the use of church members and their families, by the Church and Society Commission.
