Explore Christian Faith in Ireland of Today; ‘Taste of Silence’ in Christ Church; Voluntary position available; Inter Faith Agenda seminar; New Wine Sligo 2013; Former President McAleese in support of same-sex marriage
Rubicon – Explore Christian Faith in Ireland of Today
The place of the Church and Christianity in contemporary Irish society will be the focus of the second Rubicon conference which takes place in Rathmines on Saturday October 20.
The conference’s speakers will include David McWilliams and Os Guinness (the great great great grandson of Arthur Guinness) among others. The event takes place in Rathmines Town Hall on Saturday October 20 from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Up to 100 people will have the opportunity to be part of the conversation which aims to explore the interplay between culture and the Gospel.
Hosted by the Revd Rob Jones and Greg Fromholz of Holy Trinity Church in Rathmines, the main aim of Rubicon is to try to create a conversation around the areas of, economics, faith, entrepreneurship and community building in the context of today’s broken Ireland.
Revd Rob Jones, explains that the conference is aimed at a wide range of people. “We’re trying to get people who are passionate about where we are going in the Church. We would like church leaders, clergy and young leaders, as well as those with an interest in business and economics, to come to create a conversation and interact with each other,” he says.
“Rubicon is a place for discussing and debating the interplay with culture and the Gospel. We want to create a place where the big questions can be debated and talked about,” adds Greg Fromholz.
The conference will feature speakers from a wide range of diverse backgrounds who will bring their experience to the debate surrounding what Christian faith looks like in the Ireland of today and its position in a society which is undergoing great transition.
Speakers include Os Guinness, philosopher, author and social scientist; David McWilliams, economist and author, Marcus Mylechreest of the Salvation Army; Revd Dr William Olhausen, Rector of Killiney; Graham Jones of the Solas Project, Dr Niamh Allen; and Sam Moore, Innovista.
The media panel will include Gavin Jennings of RTE, Patsy McGarry of the Irish Times, Roger Childs of RTE Religious Programming and John Foong of Google. The panel of entrepreneurs will include Gaven Jennings, Joseph von Meding of Tiny Ark, Ferg Brown of Roasted Brown, Justin Morton of Kit International Trading and Cameron Stewart of Born Innovation/Ark Clothing.
Doors open at 9.00 am and the cost of the conference is €15. Further information and online booking is available at www.wearerubicon.com.
‘Taste of Silence’ in Christ Church
On Sunday 14th October at 11am (Eucharist) and Monday 15th October at 7.30pm (Lectio Divina) in Christ Church Cathedral, Fr. Carl Arico, vice-president of Contemplative Outreach International will speak on the themes of Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer… prayer beyond words, beyond thoughts, beyond feelings…A Taste of Silence!
Everyone is welcome to attend these events.
For further information see www.coi.ie or contact the Rev’d Garth Bunting at garth.bunting@cccdub.ie or on 01 677 8099.
Voluntary position available
Willowfield Parish Community Association (WPCA) seeks a part–time Volunteer and Programmes coordinator (Voluntary)
WPCA operates within inner city East Belfast and offers a “Year–Out” programme for a team of 4–8 young adults. We are looking to recruit someone who will manage the day to day operation of the team members, as they volunteer in many different aspects of WPCA programmes, providing them with support, training, mentoring and investing into their lives as they are investing their time in volunteering.
WPCA has a Christian ethos and that informs the way we relate to one another, how we relate to the organisations and individuals with whom we work, and how we relate to those we seek to help and serve. Our ethos emerges from a desire and motivation to express Christ’s love to all people.
For further information please contact Beatrice Rutherford:
Email: beatrice@wpcabelfast.co.uk
Tel: (028)90453041
Closing Date for applications: 24 October 2012 at 5pm
Inter Faith Agenda seminar
Questions of religious diversity and education will be discussed at a half–day seminar on Inter Faith issues to be held in Saint Thomas’ Church, Eglantine Avenue, Belfast, on Saturday 13 October. The conference entitled “Educating for Understanding” is being organised by the Inter Faith Working Group of the Church of Ireland.
Speakers on the day will include the Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal (Leader of the Corrymeela Community), Dr. Katy Radford (a Social Anthropologist working at the Institute for Conflict Research and a member of the Executive Council of the Northern Ireland Jewish Community) and Norman Richardson (lecturer in religious education and diversity/intercultural education at Stranmillis University College, Belfast).
The seminar will begin with lunch at 1.00pm and finish at 5.30pm. The cost of the conference (including lunch and tea/coffee) is £20 or €25.
Students may attend free of charge. The fee can be paid by cash or cheque on the day but those wishing to attend should register in advance with the Revd Darren McCallig by email mccalld@tcd.ie or by telephone (+3531) 896 1402.
New Wine Sligo 2013
Booking is now open for New Wine Ireland’s Summer Conference in Sligo which will run from Sunday 7 July to Friday 12, 2013, at the Institute of Technology. If you reserve your place now you will make a 30% saving.
This year’s programme includes Bible teaching from Archbishop Henry Orombi, the current Archbishop of Uganda, and other guests include Mike Pilavachi. There will be a wide range of seminars, practical workshops, times of worship, celebration and ministry throughout the week.
Running alongside the adult activities there are first class programmes for all ages from babies and pre–school to youth and young adults. There is also a space for adults with a learning disability. The conference organisers place a big emphasis on creating spaces and places for people to gather, share and relax together. Booking information at :
http://www.newwineireland.org/index.php/site/book/
Former President McAleese in support of same-sex marriage
Irish Times – I happen to be Catholic.” The cardinal’s view “seemed to be that we in Ireland were completely overwhelmed by a secular media”. She pointed out that people in Ireland were better educated now and that the church frequently lost the argument.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/1009/1224325059039.html