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Value of life and support for care emphasised in Oireachtas hearing on end–of life issues

The Church of Ireland’s strong opposition to euthanasia and support for hospice and palliative care was affirmed yesterday evening (Tuesday, 5th December) in evidence presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying.

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Expressions of interest sought for Church and Society Commission

Closing date: Tuesday, 31st October 2023

The Honorary Secretaries of the General Synod are inviting members of the Church of Ireland who have relevant experience and who are willing to be considered for membership to submit expressions of interest, accompanied by an outline of particular skills or experience.

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Offer A Home, Offer Hope

Support for new appeal to shelter and welcome people fleeing war in Ukraine

Archbishop Michael Jackson has endorsed the Irish Government’s new appeal for offers of unoccupied properties to provide temporary homes for people from Ukraine who are seeking shelter and a welcome in Ireland.

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‘Practical Action on the Cost of Living’ – New booklet produced to share local responses

The Church of Ireland’s Church and Society Commission has published a short booklet with suggestions for how parishes, and other ministries and similar organisations in their local communities, can help to serve people in need at this time.

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Cost of living leaflet highlights sources of help and support

A new leaflet from the Church of Ireland’s Church and Society Commission highlights sources of help and support for households responding to the cost–of–living crisis.

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An urgent appeal for accommodation

Offers sought of properties to accommodate Ukrainian refugees

Members of the Church of Ireland are being encouraged to give urgent consideration as to how they can provide accommodation for people fleeing war in Ukraine.

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Irish Churches Creation Care Conference

A major gathering of 100 delegates across several of Ireland’s Churches met at the Dromantine Centre, Newry, last Friday, 8th April, to consider their role and way forward in response to the current environmental crisis.

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Responding to the cost of living crisis

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.

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Taking action against gender–based violence: how you can take part

16 Days of Activism start on Thursday, 25th November with Global Day on Saturday, 27th November

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).

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Tackling gender–based violence

With sources of help for women and men affected or at risk

June Butler and Jacqui Armstrong, from the Mothers’ Union, spoke on the scale and challenge of gender–based abuse and violence – and how members of the Church can take action against it – at General Synod 2021; their presentation is now available for discussion in dioceses and parishes.

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