Handel’s Messiah will be performed in Galway’s St Nicholas’s Church on Saturday, December 10 at 7.30pm by the Irish Baroque Orchestra and the Resurgam choir.
British choirs lead the world - and it is due to Evensong - Michael White in today’s Daily Telegraph.
The leading countertenor James Bowman is to receive an honorary award from the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM).
Concert @ TCD Chapel to feature double premiere tomorrow, Three Tenors & Stars @ Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Gospel Choir @ Christ Church Cathedral New Year Festival
The Archbishop of Canterbury, in his Advent letter to Anglican Primates, published on Wednesday, has commended the Anglican Covenant — “as strongly as I can”.
African churches need to urge governments to do more to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS, according to a prominent Ugandan Anglican cleric who was the first religious leader on the continent to declare publicly his HIV-positive status.
Nigeria came closer to adopting a harsh anti-gay bill when Senate passed it on 29 November 2011, to the dismay of civil rights advocates.
Up to fifty volunteer youth workers from across the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe have just come together for a special Training residential.
Acclaimed modern hymn writers and recording artists Keith & Kristyn Getty will bring their “Joy – An Irish Christmas Tour” to 15 cities around the U.S. this season, culminating with an already sold-out performance at Nashville’s prestigious Schermerhorn Symphony Center December 19.
Few things warm the Christmas heart more than sharing hot cocoa and a blazing fire with friends, wearing a handcrafted sweater from someone you love, or sipping hot java on Christmas morning.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has recorded a video message for World AIDS Day in which he talks about the part sexual violence plays in the spread of HIV, calling it ‘one of the most shameful facts of our day’.
The global theme for World AIDS Day from 2011-2015, as selected by the World AIDS Campaign, is “Getting to Zero.” - Resources here.
Global development agency Christian Aid has announced a photo project on living with stigma 642-737 to mark World AIDS Day .
The insurance crisis facing all New Zealand churches in the wake of the Christchurch quakes has become more stark.
Sandra Dukelow, a parishioner of Kilmocomogue Union of Parishes, CorkDiocese, has recently been elected to the board of Christian Aid Ireland.
Branch growth; diocesan conference; work with young people
The Athlone Choral Society is tuning up for its annual Christmas concert to be held in St Mary's Church of Ireland, Church Street, Athlone, on Sunday, December 4, at 6pm in aid of Athlone Simon.
THE pride of Drogheda, St. Peter's Male Voice Choir and guests, bring their long-running seasonal show to the TLT Concert Hall Drogheda on Friday and Saturday December 2nd and 3rd.
Kilkenny Gospel Choir head to Praque today to be guests at the opening of the world famous Christmas Markets this weekend.
Wallace High School pupil, Elidh McKnight has triumphed over almost fifty contenders to win The Leading Ladies Little Stars vocal competition and a chance to sing live at the Ulster Hall next week.
The Episcopal Church's Disciplinary Board for Bishops Nov. 28 said it cannot certify that Diocese of South Carolina Bishop Mark Lawrence has abandoned the communion of the church.
Queen’s Belfast graduate Nathan Jess is a new name to some, but his debut single - I Am Redeemed - is full of ancient, eternal truth.
Please do have a look at these superb online Advent calendars and a U-tube presentation which is mind-blowing on the relationship between Advent and Christmas. Check out Busted Halo's two-minute video that describes why we celebrate Advent and wait to celebrate Christmas. It will be useful at home, at school, with teens and many others in getting “The Message” across. Pass the word...
Central Africa hosted the first provincial Anglican Alliance consultation in Lusaka last week and drew up recommendations for combating poverty and injustice in their area.
Religious leaders are playing a central role in the potentially pivotal UN-organized global climate conference that gets underway yesterday in Durban, South Africa. At stake is whether industrial nations will agree on how to curb emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
The Bible Society has launched a brand new resource for schools and churches using the BBC’s hit Christmas drama, The Nativity.
Last week Summer Madness held a launch in Glenarm Castle Estate to herald its new home for 2012 and celebrate 25 years of – Madness!
The word "hymn" usually doesn't lead to thoughts of "modern," but modern hymnwriters husband-wife team from Northern Ireland, Keith and Kristyn Getty are trying to change that.
The Diocese of Montreal is setting up an advent oasis in a major mall as a buy-free zone. Seminarians and young clergy will staff the storefront ministry from December 1 through Christmas Eve.
Army wives who made Britain's heart sing: How one man's inspiring love of music turned these lonely and terrified women into a choir tipped to top the charts this Christmas - also featured - how The Choir changed peoples' lives.