Synod 2013 – Synod analysis

Belfast Telegraph - Many of the issues being discussed this week at the General Synod would not interest most people outside the Church of Ireland but this lack of dramatic headlines is an indication of a slow return to normality after all the abnormality in which the General Synod met during the Troubles.

Irish news

Living Faith Series; Stradbally Celebrates 1600 years; Rector of Clones completes her first Marathon; Book of Condolence for Archdeacon Patterson; Tribute by Bishop of Down & Dromore; Good Bookshop Anniversary; Celebration of Grange Sylvae church, Goresbridge;  National Famine Commemoration Ceremony 



GB News and media review

First female Dean of Llandaff Cathedral quits after two months; Lord Hope denies abuse 'negligence’; Diocesan Reorganisation to be referred to General Synod; Criticism of bishops’ gesture politics; Carey on Same sex marriage

Thought and Prayer for today

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Irish news

Services will mark International Day against homophobia; Archbishop preaches at Easter Rising anniversary; First for Presbyterian congregation; Irish PM rules out abortion referendum

Thought and Prayer for today

Today’s thought is by Michael Ramsey

Synod 2013 – Insights from Ascension Day at Synod Service

The Rt Revd Ken Good, Bishop of Derry & Raphoe, was the preacher in St Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh at the annual service of the General Synod on Thursday evening

Synod 2013 – Overview of Archbishop of Armagh’s address

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, delivered his first Presidential Address to the General Synod of the Church of Ireland meeting in the Armagh City Hotel today.

Synod 2013 – Archbishop’s concern for children

In his presidential address to the General Synod in Armagh this morning, the Archbishop of Armagh highlighted child deprivation and other child-related issues in Ireland

Synod 2013 – Archbishop’s tributes

The Archbishop of Armagh in his synod address paid tribute to present and former staff at Church House, Archbishop Harper, Bishop Clarke and synod members.

CNI Synod sketchbook

General Synod begins; Distracted bishop?; The Church and the mental health of Lesbian and Gay people; Mission morning 

CNI – Synod Sketchbook

A Dummies guide to the bills before Synod

Thought and Prayer for today

Today’s thought is by Michael Ramsey

Irish news

Presbyterians tell Health Minister that residential homes are a vital option; 87 politicians oppose children’s heart surgery move; Sharp rise in Ulster child poverty predicted; Funeral of Archdeacon; MU annual marathon effort;  Choir member wins prestigious award

BLOG : Savita Halappanavar: Ireland Walks a Dangerous Line Between Church and State

A view from the USA - In response to public outcry following the death of Savita Halappanavar in Ireland last October, the Irish government recently released a preliminary draft of the Protection of Life in Pregnancy bill.

Thought and Prayer for today

Today’s thought is by Michael Ramsey

MEATH – Bishop of Down’s role?

George Conger, an established evangelical commentator on Anglican Communion news and current affairs, is a regular contributor to the weekly Church of England Newspaper.

GB news and media review

C of E annual statistics for 2011 - The Church of England today released its annual statistics for 2011 revealing a strong growing trend for Christmas attendance, an increase in child and adult baptisms and a growing stability in weekly service attendance.

Irish news and media review

Death of Archdeacon Philip Patterson; New Chair of C of I Press; Midleton College Students Win National ‘Milk-It’ Competition

BLOG : We quit being a welcoming church  

Rob Moss at Neighborhood Church - A missional site, sharing insights as to what God is doing and how the church can participate -  says they will no longer be a welcoming church:

Thought and Prayer for today

Today’s thought is by Michael Ramsey

Irish news and media review

300th Anniversary of Swift Becoming Dean of St Patrick’s; Marie’s journey from teaching to taking services; Irish anti-abortion vigil at Knock; Brady Intervention; Catholic bishops made five mistakes in their opposition to abortion legislation  

GB News

Williams urges gay ordination opponents: Stay with The Kirk; Bishop asks people to pray for Devon farmers; Church of England urged to take 'urgent' action on child abuse

Media – Beware the wrath of the church organist – musical revenge is sweet

They are the stalwart pillars of the community whose week-in, week-out dedication has kept the country’s choral traditions alive for generations.

Thought and Prayer for today

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A Thought and Prayer for today

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Irish news and media review

CS Lewis focus of Community Relations week event; School Joins Fight Against Malaria; Bishop John Jebb book launch; Archdeacon Leslie Stevenson’s ‘own decision’ to decline post; Church prepares for battle over abortion law

Blog : The Anxious Bench

The Three Wise Druids

A Thought and Prayer for today

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MEATH – Statements by Archbishops Friday, 1759

Statement by The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh, relating to Archdeacon Stevenson’s Decision to Decline Appointment as Bishop of Meath & Kildare – and Addendum from the Archbishop of Dublin