Trinity lectures and events; Annual Conductors Course; Dissertations to be published; West Glendalough Meeting; Vacancies; Media review
Trinity public lecture and events
A Public lecture by Prof. Remi Brague, (Universities of Munich and Paris Sorbonne), entitled: ‘Philosophies of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the Medieval Cultural Space’, will take place on:
Tuesday 12 March 2013, 17.00
Venue: Neill / Hoey Lecture Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub.
You may also be interested in the following public events with Prof Brague:
Date: Monday, 11 March, 17.00
“Questions of methodology in Islamic Studies’’
Venue: Museum Building Room M 20
Date: Thursday, 14 March, 15.00
“Medieval Dialogues on the True Religion and on the Good Life”
Venue: Museum Building, Room M 4
Date: Thursday, 21 March, 15.00
“Abrahamic Religions?”
Venue: Museum Building, Room M 4
If you would like to hear of future events at the School, please contact: isedir@tcd.ie.
Annual Conductors Course
Dun Laoghaire Choral Society is hosting its third annual Choral Conductors Course from April 4 to 7 at Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, Belgrave Square, Monkstown, Co. Dublin.
The society would like to inform church choirs of the course as they believe it will provide invaluable training for both experienced and aspiring church choir conductors alike.
The course will be led by the society’s Music Director and Principal Conductor of the RTE Concert Orchestra, David Brophy. Participants will have an opportunity to hone their skills under David’s direction and also to conduct a large amateur choir.
Choral conductors, teachers, musicians and students are invited to apply for the course. The fee is €250 or €200 for students or €80 for observers.
For more information see the DCLS website www.dlcs.ie. The closing date for application is Tuesday March 23
Dissertations to be published
The Literature Committee continues to meet regularly. Of the current publications and projects underway, a new series of selected dissertations from Masters students at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute (CITI) is in hand and the first series is set to be published within this academic year, featuring three titles from CITI students who graduated in 2012. It is hoped that the booklets will be published annually and will be known as the ‘Braemor Park Series’.
The three new titles which will be published soon are:
• Could the wave of New Monasticism, through its characteristic marks, contain the catalyst that the Church of Ireland may adopt to reconnect with today’s society? by Jonathan Campbell–Smyth. The Revd Jonathan Campbell–Smyth is currently curate in Coleraine (Connor).
• The Place of Lament and the ‘Catharsis of the Complaint’ in Response to the Problem of Evil by John M Godfrey. The Revd John Godfry is currently curate in Galway (Tuam).
• Is the New Masculinity Movement a viable model for engaging men with God and the church? by Alistair James Morrison. The Revd Alistair Morrison is currently curate in Ballyhome (Down).
The titles will include a preface by the Director of CITI, the Revd Dr Maurice Elliott. Details of a launch will be publicised in due course.
West Glendalough Meeting
The second of the Diocesan Social Action Committee’s meetings aimed at bringing people from rural communities together to identify issues affecting rural communities takes place in the Jonathan Swift National School in Dunlavin today February 28 at 8.00 pm.
This meeting which is to cater for parishes in West Glendalough will be introduced by Alan Gillis and facilitated by Ruth Handy.
Each rector has been invited to attend and they have been asked to nominate two people to come with them but there is also an open invitation to anyone interested in highlighting rural issues to attend.
Vacancies
Incumbent, Parish of St Bartholomew, Belfast (Connor)
Enquiries are invited from clergy in respect of the above Incumbency which is vacant.
The Parish lies at the heart of Stranmillis in South Belfast, where there are many students, young professionals and a stable congregation.
We wish to appoint a Rector who will
• offer pastoral care to all parishioners including those
• families who have a limited involvement in the parish.
• maintain and develop the liturgical tradition and have good communication skills.
• work collaboratively and creatively to further the existing outreach with the local community.
• be willing to work within the Connor Diocesan Strategy.
Further information including a brief parish profile is available on request from
Mrs Tracey Taggart,
Church of Ireland House,
61–67 Donegall Street,
Belfast, BT1 2QH.
Tel: 028 9082 8830
Email: ttaggart@diocoff-belfast.org
Enquiries should be received by
Tuesday 12th March 2013.
Diocesan Youth Officer – Cork, Cloyne & Ross
The United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne & Ross invite applications for the position of Diocesan Youth Officer.
Are you enthusiastic, energetic? Do you like working with people of all ages? Are you creative and dynamic?
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons (lay or ordained)for this full–time position in the Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.
Further information and applications to:
The Diocesan Secretary,
Diocesan Office,
St Nicholas House,
14, Cove Street,
Cork.
E mail: secretary@cork.anglican.org
Fax: (+353 21) 432 0960
Closing Date: 30th April, 2013
www.cdyc.ie
MEDIA REVIEW
Court action over NI abortion advice
A High Court judge will decide whether the Department of Health in Northern Ireland has to publish guidelines on when abortion is allowed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21579887
‘Abortions only via NHS’ law change bid
Two Northern Ireland assembly members are attempting to change the law to make it illegal to perform an abortion outside the NHS.
The DUP’s Paul Givan and the SDLP’s Alban Maginness have unveiled a joint amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21601908
Guides oath change: 30,000 respond
More than 30,000 people have so far responded to a Guides consultation on whether to remove references to God and the Queen from the joining promise. See also GB news this site today
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-21593294