Belfast CS Lewis centre turns the page; Video celebrates 10 years of C of I and Methodist Covenant working; Redeeming Our Communities seminar; Help reduce fire risk to elderly; Reflection and Centring Prayer; Crypt for hire; Discrimination against Protestant executive
Belfast CS Lewis centre turns the page
Belfast Telegraph – City council’s cash boost could enable tourist facility to open next summer. Ambitious plans for a dedicated CS Lewis centre have moved a step closer after Belfast City Council pledged £250,000 towards the project.
The facility, to be located at Holywood Arches in east Belfast, will transform what is currently an eyesore into a community hub and tourist mecca. The development, which is also dependent on funding from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, aims to create a £730,000 multi-functional three-storey building, incorporating a visitor reception and information point, café, shop, toilets, exhibition space and meeting facilities.
The East Belfast Partnership, the organisation behind the proposal, hopes the centre could be up and running by next summer.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/belfast-cs-lewis-centre-turns-the-page-16193259.html
Video celebrates 10 years of C of I and Methodist Covenant working
A video produced by the Church of Ireland and Methodist Church in Ireland celebrating 10 years of working together under a Covenant signed in 2002.
Projects highlighted include the Church of the Good Shepherd, Monkstown; the relationship between youth departments; the work of Chaplaincy at ‘The Hub’ at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB),; a shared mission in Sligo, and looking forward to further opportunities for mission and engagement.
The video includes contributions from the Bishop of Meath and Kildare, The Most Revd Richard Clarke; the Revd Donald Ker, Secretary of the Methodist Church in Ireland; the Church of Ireland and Methodist chaplains at QUB and several others from both Churches.
Redeeming Our Communities (ROC)
Redeeming Our Communities (ROC) launched in Northern Ireland in May this year and is now at the stage of setting up four community projects here. The first started on Friday 13 July in Ballymena.
ROC comments : If you would like more information about how a ROC partnership or ROC project works follow the links below or please join us for the ROC Projects Workshop on October 10 at the Ramada Hotel, Shaw’s Bridge from 10.00am – 4.00pm.
http://www.roc.uk.com/PaymentGroup/Registration.aspx?group_id=194277
Help reduce fire risk to elderly
Recently in Northern Ireland there has been an unusual increase in the number of older people who have tragically died as a result of accidental fires in the home.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service seeks to raise awareness of its free Home Fire and Safety Check so that together with churches and other bodies the risk to vulnerable people may be reduced.
Churches are asked to encourage the older members of the congregation to avail of this service where local fire fighters will come into their home and help make it fire safe.
They will check for people at risk, appliances that could cause fire, help with any actions to avoid fire and most importantly, check that a smoke alarm is working. If necessary they will fit a free smoke alarm.
To arrange a free Home Fire Safety Check:
• Call 028 9260 0477
• Text phone/Minicom 028 9262 8800
• Or log on to www.nifrs for further information
Reflection and Centring Prayer
Christ Church & St Werburgh’s Dublin – Finding space for quietness to look after our interior lives is hard to do in the midst of a busy city. The centring prayer groups in Christ Church Cathedral & St Werburgh’s Church are designed to give that space using a simple method of contemplative prayer that is 1600 years old. Starting on the 12th September, with morning and evening sessions available, everyone is welcome to be part of this group.
For more information contact garth.bunting@cccdub.ie
Crypt Hire
If you are seeking a venue for a special celebration such as your Christmas Party, then The Crypt at Christ Church is the perfect setting. Constructed in 1172, it is one of the largest in Britain and Ireland and benefits from its unique 12th century surroundings whilst taking advantage of the modern facilities you would expect. It can accommodate up to 180 guests and benefits from both under–floor heating and air conditioning.Come and take a look, we would love to see you.
Call Cian 01 677 8099 or e–mail cian.elliott@cccdub.ie
Discrimination against Protestant executive
Continuing fall out from Northern Ireland Water appointment and SF Minister’s decisions
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/local/lennon-tells-of-sf-bias-stress-1-4118738