NEWS BRIEFS

Larne confirmation

The retired Archbishop of Armagh, Lord Eames, conducted confirmation for the neighbouring parishes of Cairncastle, and Larne, Glynn and Raloo.

Cathedral Film Night

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin’s 7th candlelit film series, on the theme of ‘Connections’, continues in the Cathedral’s Music Room today, Monday evening at 6.30pm when ‘Happy‘ (2011), which explores the concept of happiness throughout the world, will be introduced by Deirdre McGrath of the Dublin Wellness Centre. Admission is free, everyone is welcome and no booking is necessary.

The Hermeneutics of Humour

On Wednesday evening the eleventh booklet in the Braemor Studies series, will be launched in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute. The Hermeneutics of Humour: a Serious Look at the Lighter Side of Faith by the Revd Ian Mills, Curate of Larne Inver in the Diocese of Connor, will be launched by the Dean of St Patrick’s, Dr William Morton.

Rector for Rathfriland

Revd Ian Linton has been appointed incumbent of the Grouped Parishes of Rathfriland (Drumgath) and Ballyward (Drumgooland). Ian is currently rector of the Parish of Drumragh with Mountfield, Omagh, in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. Speaking of his appointment Ian said: “Following a period of discernment, my wife Amanda and I believe in our hearts that the Lord has opened the door for our move to Rathfriland and Ballyward. We shall be sorry to say farewell to the people of Omagh and Mountfield, where it has been a privilege to serve as rector, and where our knowledge of God’s goodness and faithfulness has been deepened. Equally, we are filled with anticipation as we prepare to move on, and to share in the work of ministry with God’s people in such a beautiful part of County Down.” Details of the service of institution will be announced in due course.

Change in Moviddy

In St Mark’s church, Kilbonane, on Thursday evening at 8pm, the Bishop of Cork will licence the Revd David Bowles as Priest–in–Charge of Moviddy union of parishes and as Assistant Chaplain to Cork University Hospital. Mr Bowles has been curate in the Cork parish of Douglas since 2015.

Derry support for new church building in Burundi

CMSI visited Glendermott parish, Derry to share news from Matana, Burundi. The Sunday school children presented a cheque to buy a plot to build a new church. A great effort by all the parishioners, and a big thank you from CMS Ireland, Bishop Seth and the church at Bukirasazi who can now start making bricks!

Brisbane and Belvoir linked for baptism

Sunday was a very special day for one little boy and his family, as Belvoir Parish welcomed Noah Francis on the occasion of his baptism. This was possibly a first for Belvoir, as his godparents joined in from Brisbane, Australia, via the internet. Their answers came over loud and clear, across all those thousands of miles. “A kind of technological miracle in itself!”, commented a parishioner.

Colloquium on Disestablishment

To mark the 150th anniversary of Disestablishment, CITI will host a colloquium on Saturday 30 November, featuring three historians who will speak on Disestablishment and its context within Irish history. Professor Alan Ford will speak on ‘Flagrant breeches: the making, breaking and re–making of the Church of Ireland canons, 1870–1974’; Dr Miriam Moffitt on ‘Truly thankful do I feel: a constitutional crisis averted by the Queen’; and Professor Salvador Ryan on ‘Disestablishment and the Roman Catholic response: a brief survey’. The registration fee is €5 and delegates are asked to pay at registration which will be open from 9.00am. An optional buffet lunch is available for an additional €10. Delegates are asked to email seminar@ireland.anglican.org to register interest and also to indicate whether lunch will be required.

CL& CGB tribute to former leader

The CL & CGB has paid tribute to Mr Bertie Brown of St. Hilda’s, Seymour Hill – “Bertie was one of the founding officers of St Hilda’s company, all those years ago. A great leader and ardent supporter and friend of the Company and the Brigade in general he will be immensely missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

“Only 2 weeks ago Bertie honoured the company by his presence at the 60th anniversary service in St Hilda’s. Afterwards he made a fine speech and went on to cut the celebratory cake.

“Bertie was committed to the Brigade all of his life, whether leading on an evening, attending events or giving just a quiet word of encouragement. Always loving with a bright, friendly personality. Willing to share a joke or give sound advice. The members of St.Hilda’s CL & CGB company extended their deepest sympathies and condolences to Heather, June and Robert and the extended family.” The funeral took place from St Hilda’s on Sunday to Broomhedge churchyard.