C of E investments in oil – campaigning workshop

Campaigners urging the Church of England to sell its shares in oil companies were refused permission to hold a climate vigil at February's Church of England General Synod.

11 on 16 – 11 CNI Reports for January 16, am.

Gay dean will take church to court + other reports to start this week’s news on CNI

Widespread participation in Week of Prayer for Unity

Services are being held throughout Ireland using worship materials prepared by the churches of Poland.

Grasp an Olympic opportunity

The arrival of the Olympics in the UK is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the church to use initiative and reach out into communities as people enjoy and celebrate the Games together.

Gay dean may take church to court

A  gay dean has threatened to take the Church of  England to court after he was blocked from becoming a bishop, an English newspaper states.

Queen's chaplain takes a third wife and goes off with stress

He is a senior Church of England cleric, Chaplain to the Queen, and has written guides to marital harmony. But the Reverend Canon Andrew Clitherow's own affairs of the heart are causing quite a stir in his parish.

Sheffield cathedral moves to evict Occupy camp

Sheffield Cathedral officials have said they will move ahead with eviction of members of the Occupy movement camping on its grounds.

Bishops claim shops don't want Christian Easter eggs

Supermarkets do not want to stock Christian products such as Easter eggs made with Fairtrade chocolate, according to senior figures in the Church of England.

CNI Daily Summary 14th January pm

Postings today include : Memorial Service for Revd Allen Delamere
Dublin Launch of Evangelical Journeys; Death of bishop credited with rebuilding the Anglican Church in Spain...see below for complete list of postings today.

Memorial Service for Revd Allen Delamere

A service to remember and give thanks for the life of Allen Stephen Delamere at 2.00pm on 4 February in Killinchy Church.

Dublin Launch of Evangelical Journeys

A new book by Claire Mitchell and Gladys Ganiel (Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation), Evangelical Journeys: Choice and Change in a Northern Irish Religious Subculture, will be launched on Thursday 26 January at 4.15 pm at the Irish School of Ecumenics, Bea House, Dublin.

Interdenominational Service in Irish, Christ Church Cathedral

There will be an interdenominational service in Irish in Christ Church Cathedral on Friday evening, 20 January, during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Launch of book on Postcommunion Prayers

Members of the Liturgical Advisory Committee and other friends joined Canon Brian Mayne in St John’s Malone for the launch of his book ‘After Communion’ on January 11.



CMS Ireland Announces 2012 Annual Project Resource

CMS Ireland is hosting Annual Project Presentations across Ireland for Sunday School Leaders and those interested in participating in the project in 2012.

CNI Daily Summary 13th January am

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Faith and Loyalism conversation

The Centre for Contemporary Christianity presents - In conversation with John Kyle, ‘Where Faith and Loyalism Collide’ on Tuesday 17 January at 7.30pm.

Shakespeare in Stranmillis and Dublin

The Bart Players are involved in a new approach to the Bard.


A community of creators in West Cork

The son of a Church of Ireland rector, Rory Conner has come a long way since he encountered a group of people who arrived in a beaten up old ambulance at his West Cork family home when he was growing up.

Belfast Seminar on Trauma, Vulnerability, Resilience & Growth

Colleen Brown, Coordinator of the Journey Towards Healing Programme  gives details of an upcoming seminar in Belfast

Clogher’s Black Santa

On Friday the 23rd December 2011, the Revd Precentor Noel Regan, Rector of St Macartan’s Cathedral in Clogher stood outside the Cathedral from 9.00am until 5.00pm.

New Year’s Message from Eco–Congregation Ireland

Eco–Congregation Ireland’s first ever conference, will be held in Dromantine, Newry, on 14th & 15th September 2012.

Campaign against disability and welfare cuts steps up

Buoyed by a stunning victory in the House of Lords, disabled rights activists and their supporters are pledging to step up the campaign for welfare justice.

Bishop of Liverpool says too many people are being jailed

Too many criminals are sent to prison and punishing them in public instead could be more effective, the Bishop of Liverpool said today.

Shortlist for Edinburgh

The Scottish Episcopal Church has released a shortlist of candidates standing for election next month as Bishop of Edinburgh.

CNI Daily Summary 12th January am

Your rapid overview of today’s news and interests.

Church Army Officer introduced as Evangelist in Charge of parish

Church Army Officer, Gary Roberts, has been introduced by the Right Revd Harold Miller, Bishop of Down & Dromore, as Evangelist in Charge in the parish of Ardmore (Moyntagh).

World on Our Doorstep

Do you want to share the gospel with internationals living on your doorstep?

God’s Digital World: working through IT and Media

“This event is for anyone who is interested in hearing of how God is at work using IT and Media”, says Evangelical Alliance

40 Days of Peace

This Lent USPG invites people on a 40-day journey of peace, and to help support the work of Anglican Churches around world.

Encouragement to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with the whole community

The Church of England is encouraging its 13,000 parishes to engage with communities to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.