Churches release prayers for the Royal couple ahead of wedding

The Church of England and Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales have released new prayers ahead of the royal wedding this month.

A new vision for the Kilbroney Centre

The Church of Ireland residential Centre at Kilbroney is currently undergoing several changes as part of its new vision and plans for the future.

Bishop of Connor back following illness

The Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, is back to work following a lengthy illness.

Archbishop Martin ‘stunning’ admission in US university lecture

Abusive priests in his diocese, with only a few exceptions, do not seem remorseful.

UK astrophysicist wins £1 million Templeton Prize

A British astrophysicist known for his theories on the origin and the destiny of the universe has been honoured with one of the world's leading religion prizes.

Birr ensemble debut CD

The highly acclaimed Birr-based female vocal ensemble, ‘Virtuoso’, are set to release their much anticipated debut CD, ‘Enchanted’ on April 15, 16 & 28.

April in St Patrick’s, Dublin

The highlights of this month in the C of I's National Cathedral

Political parties should come clean with manifestos, says Kirk minister

One of the Church of Scotland’s most senior ministers has challenged the parties contending the 5 May poll for the Scottish Parliament not to hide their detailed policy proposals away.

C of I news briefs

Clogher Bids Farewell to Bishop, Statement by Bishop of Derry

UK Robin Hood tax

St Paul’s London debate available online

Wales running out of space to bury its dead – Church concern

Wales is running out of space to bury its dead and needs a co-ordinated policy to tackle the issue seriously. That’s one of the stark facts the Church in Wales is highlighting in a series of briefing notes about its work to candidates standing for the Welsh Assembly election.

Dublin commemoration of Japan Earthquake & Tsunami

The Japanese Community in Dublin in association with Dublin City Council and St. Patrick’s Cathedral National Cathedral, Dublin, will hold an event to commemorate the victims of the Tohoku Earthquake & Tsunami and to provide an opportunity for people to show Ireland’s solidarity with Japan.

Journalist to address Irish Council of Churches in Lisburn

Fintan O’Toole, political commentator and Assistant Editor of the Irish Times, will give a keynote address on ‘The Church in the Public Square’ this Thursday

Government launches consultation on civil partnerships registrations in churches

A consultation is underway in Great Britain on whether civil partnerships should be allowed to be registered in churches and other religious buildings.

New director for Theos think tank

Elizabeth Hunter has been appointed as the new director of theology think tank Theos.

Renewal and outreach in Cashel & Ossory

The Right Revd Michael Burrows has decided that Holy Week and Easter 2011 should be a time of spiritual renewal and outreach across his parishes all over the South East, from Mountrath to Rosslare and from Cahir to Baltinglass.

C of I rector drops age case

A Church of Ireland rector has withdrawn an industrial tribunal claim alleging age discrimination, the day before the hearing was due to start.

Dean of Ferns appointed

The Revd Dr Paul Mooney has been appointed as Dean of Ferns and to the incumbency to the Ferns Union of Parishes.

Age discrimination tribunal meets this week about rector’s complaint

The hearing of a complaint brought by Rev John Hemphill against the Bishop of Down and Domore, Rt Rev H Miller will be heard this week according to a Belfast press report.

A Journey into Interfaith Engagement – David Ford

Tomorrow Dublin born Anglican, David Ford, Regius Professor of Divinity of Cambridge University, will deliver a keynote lecture at the Angelicum Pontifical University in Rome sponsored by the US-based Berrie Foundation, which promotes Jewish culture and interfaith work. His lecture will address Scriptural Reasoning as a means to inter-faith engagement.

No plans to change prayers in House of Lords

Suggestions to make prayers in the House of Lords more inclusive were given a lukewarm response last week.

C of I representatives to church conferences

To attend Yearly Meeting, Assembly and Conference

Institutions this week

Dubin and Clogher

Condemnation of police killers

Statement by The Most Revd Alan Harper, Archbishop of Armagh, and the Rt Revd Ken Good, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe on the murder of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr -

Bishop encourages hustings for Assembly elections

As local assembly elections approach, the Bishop of Down and Dromore has urged Christians to critically engage with the issues and to consider hosting election hustings on church premises.

Making the Most of Back to Church Sunday

Building on the encouraging beginning that the Back to Church Sunday initiative had in Ireland in 2010...

Eminent New Testament scholar to speak in TCD

Renowned New Testament scholar, Professor Richard Bauckham, will give a public lecture entitled "Jesus and the Eyewitnesses" in the Swift Lecture Theatre, TCD on Wednesday 13 April at 7.30pm.


Christians Against Poverty Conference

The Christians Against Poverty Inspire Conference is coming to Belfast on 9th April from 12.30pm - 5.00pm at Carnmoney Presbyterian Church in Newtownabbey

Making a Difference for disabilities

"Making A Difference" is a conference being organised by faith based organisations working with people with learning disabilities.

British millionaire buys then donates religious paintings

A self-effacing multi-millionaire, Jonathan Ruffer, 59, has become a cultural icon after buying a series of 17th century religious paintings from the Anglican church for 15 million pounds and then giving them back so they can remain on public display and potentially boost art tourism in parts of the rundown northeast of England.