Differences in the C of I are an opportunity to model communion - Bishop Paul Colton; Arctic sabbatical for Connor cleric; Queen’s Award for Methodist North West Mission; West Glendalough School Children Brighten up the Day; Belfast Mission fundraiser for Street Soccer NI; Ballymoney rector gets a 3,000 pound soaking; Person-centred education was Bishop Flynn’s passion
Is a wider review rather than a single C of I diocesan exercise needed? Part of the rather diverse and intriguing response by the diocesan bishop to the Knocknamuckley Parish situation was the announcement that an emminent English church woman would conduct an assessment of an aspect of the theology of the Royal Black Preceptory (RBP). The RBP’s use of the Old Testament was specifically mentioned.
Irish Presbyterians break link with Scots Assembly; Presbyterian Assembly restates stance on same-sex relationships; Ian Paisley indirectly responsible for killings during Troubles, says flautist Sir James Galway; Cleric calls for north-south split of C of I on gay marriage; New book by Ballymena’s Parish priest; Magna Carta exhibition opens at Christ Church, Dublin; Discovery Gospel Choir in Down Cathedral; Local talent for series final recital at Armagh Cathedral; Cork quiet day; Archbishop 'delighted' to be christening Princess Charlotte; Primus pays tribute to Charles Kennedy; UK Anglicans are in serious decline, say researchers; Fighting in South Sudan forces stop on aid distribution; Media Digest
The hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church should examine its conscience as it tries to figure out why the people of predominantly Catholic Ireland voted overwhelmingly in favour of same-sex marriage. When 60-plus percent of the voters said the nation’s constitution should be changed to define marriage as a union between two people regardless of their sex, it was a shot heard around the world. And, it was a repudiation of the church’s leadership in Ireland and in Rome.
Senior Presbyterians reach out to LGBT community; Presbytery meeting over pro-gay marriage minister; Donemana 'deeply shocked' by road tragedy; RSCM Director for Irish Church Music Summer School; Anger over Church plans to sell parish hall; Drumbeg ground breaking for new parish hall; New Crockford website to be updated daily; Two ordained to the priesthood in Dublin; Tribute to Bishop Thomas Flynn; Episcopal Diocese of Texas supports those hard-hit by flooding; Media digest
Knocknamuckley: The church row that has gone way beyond the pail; Irishman appointed Bishop of Nottingham; Orange Order’s memorial window tribute to Troubles dead; DVD defending traditional marriage sent to every priest in Britain and Ireland; Beyond the Veil - Wedding dress exhibition in Dromore parish; C of I Diocesan Reader and Lay Minister Mini Retreat; Tributes paid to Charles Kennedy, the first Catholic leader of a major party; Who Killed the Vicar? Murder Mystery in Cairncastle; ‘The story of salvation is a story of failure...but love wins' says Pope Francis; Media digest
New Presbyterian Moderator: ‘We need to be there for people’; Priest calls for structured conversation in the Church; Clergyman who doused Belfast Telegraph man in water admits he overreacted; Bishop And Archdeacon Go Head-To-Head in MU Bake-off; Volunteer Week at Belfast Central Mission; Day of Prayer for our land in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast; Dublin Garden Festival at Christ Church Cathedral; Mary Berry plainchant book republished; Moderator expresses sadness at death of Charles Kennedy; Media digest
Rev Alan Kilpatrick's first service held in social club; Rev Tom Conway at Knocknamuckley : 'If you print a picture of me I'll sue.’; Praise for Presbyterian who backed same-sex marriage; Christian Aid Workshop Highlights Gender Justice Issues; Decline in number of Irish Presbyterians continues; Five hundred people attend Mass for the ordination of nine men to the diaconate; Re–Dedication and Ecumenical Blessing of Drumcondra Well; Archbishop of Canterbury preaches in China; Media digest
C of I row: call for rector's supporters on vestry to quit; Bangor Abbey holds funeral service for human remains found after 800 years; ‘No logical reason' not to have women priests - senior priest in wealthy Irish parish; Final preparations for Presbyterian General Assembly; Reach out to victimised and stigmatised - Archbishop Eamon Martin; Launch of Magna Carta Exhibition at Christ Church, Dublin; Nine deacons ordained in Maynooth; Style in the aisle as Ulster University fashion students put on St Anne's Cathedral show; Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to China underway; Obituary - Rev Professor Liam Ryan
Trinity Sunday… is a day to celebrate the greatest mystery of all… a day to ponder the dynamics of one God in three divine persons.
The reality is that the C of I is a divided house and that it is so is due to a corpus of clergy and laity who have claimed exclusive rights to the title “evangelical”
Portadown Presbyterian minister has welcomed the ‘yes’ vote; Knocknamuckley rector regrets dropping traditional service; Presbyterian General Assembly to take place next week; Cleric warns over occult ‘Charlie Charlie’ internet game; Down & Connor Theology of the Body formation initiative; Entertainment and Evensong to celebrate Guinness restoration of St Patrick’s; Orangefield welcomes a new rector; Yeats 150 - C of I Archives record key events of the poet’s life; Over 180 new clerical abuse allegations reported in past year; Pope Francis: Marriage and family facing ‘serious cultural crisis’; Media digest
Cleric to move from divided C of I parish; Ashers bakery to appeal 'gay cake' ruling; GB Methodist investigation uncovers nearly 2,000 cases of abuse; Clergy couple are running to hell and back; Discovery Gospel Choir concert in Down cathedral; CSTV live stream of Bill O’Herlihy’s funeral today; WCC and Church leaders warn of deteriorating situation in South Sudan; Lord Patten urges Vatican to accept sweeping changes to its media operation; Pope to Franciscans: Stay true to charism, keep people’s respect; Media digest
Irish Bishop says Yes result “increased the sum of human happiness”; C of I ‘must honour’ parishioners in gay marriages - Church of Ireland Gazette; Individual charged is not a past or present employee of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin; Four Nations faith consultation meets in Dublin on gospel and mission; Archbishops of Dublin ‘thinking allowed’ tonight on ‘What is the Spirit saying to the Churches?‘; Ethnic input at Annual Civic Service in St Patrick’s, Ballymena; Graduate Fashion Show in St Anne’s Cathedral; Kilkenny three choirs concert; Kilbride Cyclists Charity Challenge; NI Equality Commission to guide firms on how equality law works; Church leaders: ‘South Sudanese are being killed, raped and tortured’; Anglican newsletter helps to redress balance in portrayal of Islam; Media digest
Major Anglican pressure group to meet in Belfast; C of I House of Bishops is divided - Church Times; Moderator finds Church in ‘Good heart’ prior to General Assembly; Methodist Church President comments on marriage vote; Former C of I worker facing 75 abuse charges; St Anne’s, Shandon, hosts annual service to mark IDAHOT; Over 50s’ volunteering taster at Belfast Cathedral; Scottish Episcopal General Synod 2015; Monks bring Trappist art of beer-making to the United States
In the immediate wake of the referendum in the Republic the responses from the churches rightly came under scrutiny.
C of I archbishop of Dublin responds to referendum after criticism; New York view of a changing Ireland; Ireland no longer so Catholic; Ireland celebrates Africa Day; First Minister in Moderator’s thoughts and prayers; Michael Palin on the place of church in community; Francis: Beatification of Oscar Romero is a cause for great joy; Media digest
Referendum outcome - huge task facing church to get its message across to young people - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin; Post-referendum statement by C of I bishops; Presbyterian Church response to the marriage referendum; Waterford’s ‘café theology’ attracts large numbers to discuss faith issues; Down and Dromore youth Christian character course; Family relieved as Irish priest released from captivity in Nigeria; Celebrations in Drumcondra as extended National School is opened; Faith Group welcomes Yes vote; Church of England to consider 'transgender baptism' service; Media digest
There’s no better time to celebrate the diversity of the Kingdom of God than on the Day of Pentecost. Separately, our differences are too diverse to list, but put together, our individual uniqueness creates a beautiful kaleidoscope we call the Body of Christ.
Prince Charles: Northern Ireland must not be prisoner of its past; Duchess of Cornwall visits Methodist East Belfast Mission ; Regular mass attendance is at around 20% in Down & Connor diocese; Dublin Ecumenical Bible Week Starts This Sunday; Presbyterian Mutual Society makes only half its scheduled bailout loan repayments to DETI; Church of Scotland sends decision on same sex marriage to presbyteries; Media digest
Criticism from a son of founder Ian Paisley would suggest so.
Royal visit to historic Belfast Catholic church; New C of I Greystones school celebrates major progress; ‘Fantastic’ Training Event for Children’s Leaders in Connor; McAleese referendum claims are rejected by ‘No’ campaigners; Going Up The Holy Mountain - spiritual guide by C of I archdeacon launched by Catholic priest; Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Turns Purple to Highlight World IBD Day; Derry Diocese MA in Catholic School Leadership; Beatification of Oscar Romero; Church of Ireland bishops divided on same-sex marriage; ‘Mervyn and I felt we were in a marriage’ - Dr Richard O’Leary
Prince Charles visit: Mountbatten bomb bereaved attend church service; Methodist Response to Ashers Verdict; Churches lament ‘loss of religious liberties’ after cake determination; Victims query Bishop’s Easter Rising address; Belfast Cathedral’s Choir Schools in concert; Irish Methodist Conference schedule; Church of Scotland seeking new style of pioneering minister; Irish Presbyterian ‘deep sorrow’ at Scottish gay vote; Jean Vanier receives Templeton Prize; Mission calls for recognition of seafarers’ role in migrant rescue; Caritas names Oscar Romero as patron saint; Robert Schuller, televangelist - obituary; Media digest
Christian bakery ‘unlawfully discriminated’ by refusing to make pro-gay marriage cake; Presbyterian Church’s ‘profound concern’ over Ashers’ ruling; A role for the churches? - CNI Comment
Lisa Sharon Harper to speak at Church’s Ministry of Healing event; 70 mile pedal for Christian Aid – before 11am service; Diocesan Children’s Praise Party proves popular; Dublin clerical appointment; Pope Francis: Faithful don’t need bishops ordering them around; First English Dominican given consultor role in Pontifical Council; Media digest
Irish bishops to pay counselling costs for children of priests; Singing from the same old hymnsheet? RSCM launches hymn book survey; Over 300 attend St Luke’s Cork conference on dementia; Thanks and Praise Roadshows for new C of I book; Cork director of music to retire; Methodist witness at Balmoral Show; 25th anniversary of women priests in the Church of Ireland - RTE Archives; Unaffiliated outnumber Catholics in the US for the first time, survey shows; Burundi Unrest: Christian Aid partners prepare to respond; Media digest
Church of Scotland votes to allow gay ministers in civil partnerships; Washington Post’s take on Ireland’s same-sex marriage vote; Cashel, Ferns & Ossory Christian studies course underway; Pupils in North divided by income more than religion, says study; Church of Scotland General Assembly 2015 meets; Victim wins six-figure payout from Church of England over abuse by paedophile Leeds priest
Bishop of Cork Attends Launch of Cork LGBT Awareness Week 2015; C of I parishioner celebrates 105th birthday as PCI Adelaide House resident; New UK health minister under fire for opposing abortion; Rowers circumnavigate Singapore Island to support The Mission to Seafarers; Church Times overview of C of I General Synod; ’Thanks and Praise' Roadshows; Ballymena bells ring out for VE anniversary; Media digest
Knocknauckley: This impasse can't continue... it's time for tough decisions - Senior journalist; IDAHOT (anti-homophobia) services around Ireland this Sunday; Archbishop calls for prayers ahead of Irish referendum in Lourdes homily; C of I Clergy will help Serbian church develop preaching ministries; Green Pastures ‘mini village’ in Ballymena gets the go-ahead; Pax Christi International world assembly opens in Bethlehem; Anglicans continue emergency assistance following second Nepal quake; Media digest
Archbishops and leading theologian call for Yes vote; Catholic marriage service Accord to lose funding – but not because it’s against same-sex marriage; Shankill remembers Protestant and Catholic victims of Famine; Clogher dioceses Pentecost ecumenical service; Moderator praises work of the probation service; US Choir concert for Christian Aid Ireland; Exhibition Marking 150th Anniversary Of Restoration Of St Patrick's Cathedral Opens; Archbishop of Canterbury receives ‘poison pen letters’ - calls on Christian groups to be more tolerant ; Kirk in crisis — Church of Scotland losing 300 members a week; Ecumenism between Catholic and Anglican Churches may be ending; Champion of liberation theology gets rehabilitation treatment; Media digest