“Although our hearts are saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we give thanks to Almighty God for her long life and draw inspiration from the example of her clear faith, her devotion to Christ and selfless service.”
“This is a moment of profound sadness for all of us in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe, who have held Her Majesty The Queen in our hearts and prayers, in many cases for the whole of our lives.”
“The Queen throughout her long life demonstrated to all of us what true faith in Christ looks like in terms of practical, humble service.”
As summer blends in to autumn, we look back over events and stories from around our dioceses during August and this first week of September.
Many parishes around our island are considering how they can make the most of their land in a generous way. The Revd Trevor Sargent, Rector of the Bunclody Union of Parishes, reports on a project that will both help to look after the local environment and serve the community in and around the town.
The Revd John Godfrey, Rector of Aughrim and Creagh Union, in the Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe, is leading plans for a community ‘climate action park’ on church land in Aughrim, Co Galway.
Welcome to a further round–up of news from around the Church of Ireland’s dioceses and parishes, looking back over the last weeks of summer activities.
Welcome to our regular round–up of news from around the Church of Ireland’s dioceses and parishes, looking back over the last weeks of summer activities.
‘Never Lose Hope – the story of St Apollo School, Kasizi’, is a book “littered with miracles, grace and generosity,” guests in the hall of Christ Church, Lisburn, heard at its launch on Tuesday July 5.
Welcome to our regular round–up of news from around the Church of Ireland’s dioceses and parishes.
