Church News Ireland – October 30

Image of the day - The Menin Gate

Salvation Army personnel were out ahead of Hurricane Melissa

Galway Council enables St. Nicholas’ Church music education

Ecocide in Palestine

Primate of Brazil in London ahead of next month’s COP30

Autumn General Meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference

Archbishop of Armagh guest of honour at Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s

Christ Church lectures mark 800 years of Laurence O’Toole as Patron Saint of Dublin

Irvinestown parish’s "Threads of Remembrance" exhibition

Charity jobs NI

Video of C of I Theological Lecture at Queen’s 2025

Parish statement on recent Anglican Communion developments

In the media - Invitation to an Oxford professor withdrawn by High School Dublin and 4 links

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Speaking to the Soul – October 30

Boasting

A Bible verse, thought and prayer

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Church News Ireland – October 29

Image of the day - Limerick’s hidden vault

New booklet launched at celebration of bountiful harvest in Tipperary church

Christian Aid WOVEN at Muckamore Presbyterian Church

N I politicians visit Jerusalem schools

Student lunches at St Stephen’s, Millfield, Belfast

Pope Leo XIV first bishop's ordination

World Council of Churches Conference on Faith and Order meets in Egypt

A Joyful Celebration in Sligo cathedral

Festival of Remembrance, All Saints, Londonderry

Mothers Union Gospel Concert Enniskillen

New rep for Bishops’ Appeal in Armagh

Methodist Churches enjoying this year’s World Development materials

In the media - four links

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Speaking to the Soul – October 29

Hang in there

A Bible verse, thought and prayer

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Church News Ireland – October 28

Image of the day - Westminster Abbey

Chemo hats are Carnmoney MU’s caring project

French community seeking relatives of Moira WW2 soldier

New Celtic High Cross dedicated at Tullamore

Inheritance, heritage and memory at Shandon

Crinken’s Storehouse foodbank 10th anniversary

Christmas Tree Festival Clare Presbyterian Church

Archbishop joins Armenian worship and hospitality

King and Pope exchange orchids

SistersIN mentoring programme with First and Deputy First Ministers

Nine schools meet theologian, philosopher and writer

Shared Education in action

Ballycastle Agri Club

First address at Canterbury Cathedral

Truro Cathedral displays Luke Jerram’s Mars

Behind the Music with Donal McCrisken of Cappella Caeciliana

Bangor mum charged with swindling Presbyterian church

Autumn by Henry Wandsworth Longfellow

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Speaking to the Soul – October 27

Work

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Church News Ireland – October 27

Image of the day - Beautiful Buckfast

Centenary of Derry’s first worldwide Eucharistic procession

Spanish-speaking Anglicans hold major Safe Church conference

Vatican honours for King and Queen

Pray for us, Archbishop in Jerusalem tells New York congregation

Election of next Bishop of Bangor postponed

A day of pride, prize-winners and poignant farewells

Celebrating the Feast of St Malachy

Ulster-Scots flagship school award for Killylea Primary

Inst face The Methody Monetary Challenge

Pioneer Ministers’ Residential at CITI

Remembering our loved ones - Conwal and Gartan

Walking Together: From Rome to Armagh

Create a more inclusive workplace

Wallace and Gromit: Live with Brass Band!

In A Field by Seamus Heaney

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Church News Ireland – October 25

Image of the day - King’s visit to Vatican

Season of Creation celebrated at Westport Eco 

Compass Rose Society AGM in London

Helping 25 schools

Three bands,unforgettable evening of music in Limerick

49th Annual Belfast Black Santa Sitout

Priory Singers in Armagh

Archdeacon of Meath and Kildare installed

Seeking a Canon Missioner to join Durham Cathedral

Down ordinand to preach in national radio service

The light still shines Christmas Tree Festival

Legacy body dealing with more killings than Met Police

Principals told stop spending money amid £300m shortfall 

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Speaking to the Soul – October 25

Godly, gentle and humble

A Bible verse, thought and prayer

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Church News Ireland – October 24

Image of the day - Limavady Launch RBL Poppy Appeal

MU ‘Souls Of Our Shoes’ exhibition at the Diocesan Synod

School Harvest Thanksgiving in Bunclody

Bishop of Derry sees signs of hope all across the diocese

Scotland Demands Better

18% of children in N Ireland are growing up in poverty

£800k funding boost for Stranmillis and St Mary's

Ballymena Academy’s new Bass Clarinet

AS Geography Field Trip

Boys of the Island: Commemorative Concert

Surge in growth of evangelical Catholics prompts call from QUB researchers

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Speaking to the Soul – October 24

Live in step with the Spirit

A Bible verse, thought and prayer

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Church News Ireland – October 23

Image of the day - Royal riding Armagh

Presbyterian Church in Ireland welcomes Middle East ceasefire, urges continued prayer

Gaza: Badly bombed hospital continues life-saving work

Gafcon - Statement by the Episcopal Church of Guatemala

Cashel, Ferns and Ossory Diocesan Synod 2025

US Army criticised for cutting Catholic chapel support 

The Big Conversation - BRA Politics Society

Limerick & Killaloe Primary Schools Service

An organist’s honour

North Connor Commissioning service

Canon Edwy Kille

Join choir for Home for Christmas with Keith and Kristyn Getty

Inter Faith Week 2025

Unionist viewpoint on the Irish presidential election

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Speaking to the Soul – October 23

Fruit of the Spirit

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Church News Ireland – October 22

Image of the day - Sole Mates

Holocaust stories of rescue exhibition in Dublin

Taney Service of Prayer & Reflection for Gaza and Middle East

Three Irish Friends attend German Yearly Meeting

Synodal Pathway priorities identified at national assembly

Spooky school haybales at Strabane Academy

Good News for Lisneal College

Help warm hearts this winter

Local Preaching in the Methodist Church

Excelsus Choir at St Molua's

Resources on display at Cashel, Ferns & Ossory Synod

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Speaking to the Soul – October 22

Selfishness

A Bible verse, thought and prayer

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Church News Ireland – October 21

Image of the day - Joyful Harvest

Archbishops’ statement on the Church of Ireland and the Anglican Communion

Methodist Church wants prayerful and active engagement in Presidential election

NI Cubs race to success

Threads of Remembrance - Clogher parish Honouring the Fallen of the Great War 1914-1918

Award for former teacher Ann Farr of Coventry

Campbell College disappearing croissants

Ballymoney High Pupil Wellbeing Ambassadors

Foyle College Mathematical Olympiad success

Taste of Autumn at Lismore Castle in aid of St Carthage’s Cathedral Restoration Fund

99th Anniversary of Dedication of Liverpool Cathedral Organ

Limerick’s Knights Hospitaller of St John of Jerusalem

Pre-Synodal Assembly of the Catholic Church

King’s visit to Rome

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Speaking to the Soul – October 21*

The Bible

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Church News Ireland – October 20

Image of the day - An octogenarian leap of faith

Special focus 11 pages on - Major split announced in Anglican Communion

“By road, it’s not safe” Quills enabled by Mission Aviation Fellowship

County Tyrone church needs ‘drying out’ to make it fit for the future

Anglican Consultative Council Standing Committee meets in Jordan

World Development and Relief focus at Southeast Leinster Circuit

Armagh Room dedicated at Malone

Ballymena Academy Politics explore Trimble biography

St Malachi’s former Head Boy and Glenavon FC player

Remembrance Concert in Thomas Street Methodist

Breaking the Chains - empowering survivors

Down & Dromore Diocese appointment

For restoration of St Lugadius' Church

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Speaking to the Soul – October 20*

 

Abba

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Church News Ireland – October 18

Image of the day - Knit and Natter Poppies

10,000 bicycles repaired for East Belfast Mission’s Restore shops

Forthspring Group getting to know your neighbour community project

Final opportunity for The Scarlet Thread presentation

Galway welcome for Master of the Dominican Order

Archbishop of Wales 'hopeful' for Bangor diocese despite 'deep-seated challenges

Congratulations to Zoe BBC Young Chorister of the Year Finalist

Wesley College Music Scholar leader of National Youth Orchestra

BRA A-Level RE visit to Rome

Redmond Friel archive presented to Ulster University

'Icons on Ammo Boxes - Transforming Death into Life'

Chair of Meath and Kildare Clerical

Tours of the Archbishop's Palace Armagh

Pipeworks in Partnership with Whitefriar Street Church

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Speaking to the Soul – October 18

Crucified with Christ

A Bible verse, thought and prayer

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Church News Ireland – October 17

Image of the day - Thelma Hopkins thanksgiving

CMS visits St Donard’s

Nominees for National Churches Trust Church & Community Volunteer Awards

Scottish Episcopal Church General Synod 2026 to be held in Stirling

St George’s College Jerusalem warmly welcomes appointment of Archbishop of Canterbury

Growing a greener future

Mock Interview Event 2025

Parallel Histories event for M6 pupils

Northern Ireland International Organ Competition winner recital in Westminster Abbey

Canterbury Cathedral curator responds to ‘hurtful’ backlash over graffiti art

Handel Messiah concerts with The Ulster Consort & Players

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Speaking to the Soul – October 17

God’s rescue

A Bible verse, thought and prayer

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Church News Ireland – October 16

Image of the day - St Catherine’s College, Armagh

One World Week festival launched

Women of Clifton House

Newest congregation welcomed into PCI family

Bishops pray Gaza ceasefire deal brings immediate relief and comfort

Lisbellaw Parish shares harvest gifts with local schools

St Louise’s KC at UK wide Covid inquiry

Ballymena Academy public speakers

New student accommodation at University College Dublin

Victoria CB Community initiative

Come and Sing Fauré’s Requiem in Belfast Cathedral

Mid day music at St Ann’s Dawson Street Dublin

New Irish Arts at Donard Methodist

Remembrance Concert in Thomas Street Methodist

Ulster Consort Messiah Ballymena and Holywood

Armagh Georgian Festival 27–30 November

QUB Religious Studies Research Forum Climate Change Seminars

Festival of Remembrance Ballygawley Presbyterian Hall

Sing to the Lord! 30 Hymn Meditations

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Speaking to the Soul – October 16

Called by God

A Bible verse, thought and prayer

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Church News Ireland – October 15

Image of the day - Pets blessings and Harvests

Pudding Party and All Things Royal at Visitors Night in Ballygawley

Thanksgiving for Many Gifts in Narraghmore and Timolin

Bishop McGuckian welcomes Pope Leo’s first major document, I Have Loved You

Primate opens new Sixth Form Centre at Coleraine

Antrim Grammar School pupils in Military Musical Spectacular

Good Relations Week 2025

First-ever Veterinary Nursing degree students in NI

Bangor, Bobbio & Brescia schools explore Colomban Way

The mighty Kenneth Jones organ at St Peter's Cathedral 

St Peter’s Cathedral celebrates a special milestone

Dean’s two installations today

Cathedral Dean recognised alongside Britain’s most prestigious women

Service of celebration for Thelma Hopkins at Ballylesson Parish Church

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Speaking to the Soul – October 15

Serve God

A Bible verse, thought and prayer

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Church News Ireland – October 14

Image of the day - Porvoo Communion meets

Bishop Denis Nulty: Marriage poverty is multi-faceted

Eco-Congregation Award for Sandford and St Philip’s

Andy Burnham has “great hope” for next Abp of Canterbury

Generous donation by Coleraine Olympic gold medal rower

Young Kelvin Prize Awards 2025

MCB - Methodist College Biology

Second recital in Armagh by Ven Dr Peter Thompson

One People Oration at Westminster Abbey Institute

Rivers of life at St Canice’s

Origins of Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick

Communities Minister visits PCI Gray’s Court

Book Launch: Christopher White on Pope Leo XIV

C of I sets up 'task force' to allow weddings in secular sites

The Royal Irish Regiment Conspicuous Gallantry Cross

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Speaking to the Soul – October 14

God's disappointment

A Bible verse, thought and prayer

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