Following the formal launch of Pioneer Ministry in the Church of Ireland in February, the newly appointed National Director, the Revd Rob Jones, has begun to travel around the island to share the vision and how we can all get involved.
A round–up of events and services to lead up to and mark St Patrick’s Day around the Church of Ireland.
A growth in extremism and increasing government control over religion in some regions are among the trends noted in the fourth edition of the Church in Chains Global Guide, launched by the Revd Trevor Sargent.
On Friday, 24th February 2023, at 1pm the two Archbishops of Armagh, the Most Revd John McDowell and the Most Revd Eamon Martin, led a service of prayer and reflection in the very centre of Armagh, in the Market Place, on what was the first anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.
In a joint statement, the Archbishops of Armagh condemn the act of depraved violence against a senior police officer last night in Omagh.
Eco–Congregation Ireland’s latest newsletter is now available.
Archbishop John McDowell has delivered a video message at the close of the 18th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC–18), which was held in Accra, Ghana, over the last week. The Church of Ireland looks forward to warmly welcoming ACC–19 to Ireland in 2026.
Rachael Murphy, our Children and Families Development Officer, is encouraging parishes, schools and families to make use of ‘Switched On’ – which will be published next week (beginning Monday, 20th February).
The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Most Revd John McDowell, has appointed the Archdeacon of Connor, the Ven Dr Stephen McBride, as the All Ireland Chaplain to the Mothers’ Union.
A list of confirmed dates and venues for diocesan synods in the Church of Ireland in 2023.
