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A summary of resolutions on policy issues adopted by General Synod from 1960 onwards.
Read moreThe Church of Ireland Code of Good Practice for Ministry with Children. Approved by the Standing Committee of the General Synod of the Church of Ireland, September 2007 and updated in 2018.
Read moreThe Church of Ireland Code of Good Practice for Ministry with Children, approved by the Standing Committee of the General Synod of the Church of Ireland, 2008 as updated in 2018.
Read moreThis is the new provisional policy on Adult Safeguarding for the Church of Ireland. This policy is subject to change and will be reviewed regularly.
Read moreThis is the new provisional policy on Adult Safeguarding for the Church of Ireland. This policy is subject to change and will be reviewed regularly.
Read moreClergy, youth workers, children’s workers, and others who are employed by parishes in Northern Ireland are no longer allowed to drive a minibus for the church without passing a test for a D1 licence. This notice provides information on new guidance from the Department for Infrastructure.
Read moreThese guidelines – issued by the Central Communications Board – seek to help all representatives of the Church to use social media in the most effective and appropriate way and to help prevent misuse.
Read moreIn 2015, the General Synod as governing body of the Church of Ireland adopted the Dignity in Church Life Charter.
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