NEWS BRIEFS

New CIYD resource on caring for Creation

The Church of Ireland Youth Department’s Executive has launched a new youth ministry resource for youth leaders. Young people around the world are calling for change. The pack will help Christian youth leaders and groups to understand the climate and biodiversity emergencies and how we can rise to the challenge to ‘Care for Creation’.

This pack is a two–year programme that gathers resources to inform and inspire young people to take action on the environment – to extend God’s Kingdom on earth. It provides activities for worship, Bible study, prayer, activities and action. Updates to this pack will be provided quarterly by an email with links to resources you can print and file in this folder.

The resources are kindly provided by CIYD’s partners: Tearfund Ireland and Christian Aid Ireland.

Simon Henry and Steve Grasham will be distributing hard copies of the pack to youth leaders in due course and the pack will also be downloadable from CIYD website shortly.

Christmas Cracker, a respite afternoon

Christmas Cracker, a respite afternoon providing a fun programme for adults with a learning disability, run by experienced staff and volunteers will take place next month – if you would like to know how to run one for your church next year, go along and see what is involved

Sunday choral in Derry

In St Columb’s Cathedral this Sunday – Choral Matins at 11.00am, with music by Charles Villiers Stanford (Benedictus in C) and J. S. Bach (King of Glory, King of Peace).

At 4.00pm, the Cathedral Chamber Choir will sing at Choral Evensong. Music is by George Dyson (Evening Canticles in D) and G.F. Handel (Lift up your heads, from Handel’s Messiah). All are welcome.

C of I Children’s Ministry Advent Newsletter now available

A selection of ideas for talks and crafts – on the theme of Advent – gathered together for Church of Ireland Children’s Ministry is now available in its latest seasonal newsletter. This includes an article on a handmade family advent, Advent wreaths and crafts, an all–age talk, and suggestions for songs.
Download the newsletter at
[[] https://www.ireland.anglican.org/news/9195/childrens-ministry-advent-newsletter-now ]

Girlguiding Ulster Award

On Friday, Lucy Wallace was presented with her Girlguiding Ulster Award by Chief Commissioner Brenda Herron and South Antrim County Commissioner Hilary Johnstone.

Currently South Antrim County President and County GO Coordinator, Lucy has held a number of County roles over the years. She was also a Guide Leader for nearly 50 years, and is still an Occasional Unit Helper at Brownies.

Lucy is known for her infectious laugh, ability to get things done, and enthusiasm with new leaders. She is very deserving of this award as her love of guiding shines through as an inspiration for others.

Reverend Fr James McNally

Reverend Fr James McNally R.I.P. peacefully at 25 Leitrim Road, Castledawson, on 20th November 2019, formerly Parish Priest of Newbridge Co. Derry, son of the late Patrick and Susan (Portrush), brother of the late Father Brendan Ardee and Dermot (Portrush). Requiem Mass today Friday at 12.00 noon. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

‘The Way To Bethlehem’ at Fahan Presbyterian Church, Co Donegal

‘The Way to Bethlehem’ exhibition can be seen in Fahan Presbyterian Church Hall from Sunday 15th to Sunday 22nd December 2019. This will be followed by a Carol service at 7:30pm on 22nd Decenber evening.

Fahan Presbyterian Church representative, James Lamberton told us: “This is a special Christmas event in our 300th Anniversary Year for school groups, PWs, Youth Groups and other organisations and visitors of all ages.

“The exhibition recreates the Nativity story with Biblical costumes, artefacts and Bethlehem Inn. Admission will be free with complementary tea and coffee for all visitors”, he added.

‘The Way To Bethleham’ will be open from 10am to late from Monday to Saturday and open on both Sunday afternoons from 2pm.

Everyone is welcome to come to the display, which has been organised in partnership with Eschol Ministries.

You are encouraged to bring gifts if you are going to the Carol Service on 22nd December 2019 at 7:30pm. Almost anything that is not perishable will be welcome. These gifts will be going to gypsy children in the Algarve in Portugal.

Enquiries and group bookings to James: telephone from Donegal 0044 78 1367 3874 and from NI 078 1367 3874.

Fahan Presbyterian Church is located on the R238 at Tooban, Burnfoot, Co Donegal. See the church website here for any updates.
[[] https://www.fahanchurch.org/welcome.htm ]