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Summer outreach ideas from Children’s Ministry videos
Our Children’s Ministry videos are full of ideas for helping children and their families to enjoy being part of our church families as we love and follow Jesus together.
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Youth and Children’s Ministry training opportunities (RI)
Starting in September 2019
Well done to the nine students on this year’s Aurora course have successfully achieved a certificate in Youth Ministry. The third year of the Youth Ministry Certificate will begin in September, and the Children’s Ministry Certificate will be launched at the same time.
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Statement from the Family of Valerie French–Kilroy
The family of Valerie French–Kilroy – her mother, brother and sisters – have asked that the following statement be issued on their behalf by the Dean of Ross, the Very Reverend Christopher Peters, and their Bishop, Dr Paul Colton.
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Helping parishes to prevent scams
A range of resources to help parishes to prevent scams is now available on the Church of Ireland website.
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Initial Statement by The Right Revd Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, in response to the tragic death of Valerie French Kilroy
The Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, has made the following statement in response to the news of the tragic death in recent days in County Mayo of Valerie French Kilroy, a native of County Cork, and a member of the Church of Ireland.
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News from Eco–Congregation Ireland
The latest newsletter from Eco–Congregation Ireland features highlights from General Synod, including a short film, introduced by the Revd Andrew Orr, the All Ireland Pollinators campaign, local actions by parishes, and Tearfund’s ‘This is a Rubbish Campaign’ to prevent plastic pollution.
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Deadline for VAT Compensation Scheme (RI)
The RCB Finance Department is reminding all Republic of Ireland parishes that claims in respect of the VAT Compensation Scheme must be submitted to Revenue before 30th June 2019.
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Children’s Ministry resources for Pentecost
The Children’s Ministry Network has put together a selection of All Age Service resources to help churches to celebrate Pentecost Sunday (coming up on 9th June).
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Tearfund energy affinity offer for parishes (RI)
In a new initiative to help parishes in the Republic to care for their environment, Tearfund Ireland have agreed an affinity rate with Bord Gáis Energy for the supply of gas and lower carbon electricity.
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‘Sport is a great unifier’
Inclusivity of GAA celebrated in St Patrick’s Cathedral
Some of Ireland’s most coveted silverware took centre stage at a service celebrating inclusivity in the Gaelic Athletic Association in St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, May 26.
