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Pancakes & Prayer funds raised already will feed 1,200 children!

All supporters encouraged to send in donations! Bishops’ Appeal and the Church of Ireland Youth Department are delighted to announce that our Pancakes & Prayer fundraising appeal through Lent has raised enough money to feed 1,200 schoolchildren in South Sudan. Pancakes & Prayer has been supporting Fields of Life’s Thrive Programme which serves children in Ibba and Maridi, […]

Primate’s Reference Group shares webinar for Anti-Racism Month

As part of Ireland’s Anti-Racism Month, the Primate’s Reference Group on Ethnic Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Justice recently held a discussion on using the Irish Council of Churches’ toolkit for anti-racist work in our dioceses and parishes. The From Every Nation handbook provides practical guidance for faith communities to create welcoming, equitable, and actively anti-racist church spaces.  […]

Gazette April edition now out!

Our April 2025 issue is out now, and full of great news and features from across the island. We have a packed edition this month, starting with Central Church news. We feature a preview of General Synod, with a taster of the event provided by the Honorary Secretaries. We also have news from the recent […]

Bishops’ Appeal supports Christian Aid’s response to South East Asia earthquake

Following the devastating earthquake last Friday (28th March) in South East Asia in which over two thousand lives have been lost, the Bishops’ Appeal Advisory Committee is sending emergency assistance of €10,000 (currently equivalent to £8,400) to Christian Aid’s appeal for Myanmar. Parishes and individuals are encouraged to donate directly to Christian Aid to ensure […]

Revd. Mark Smith appointed to the Kildrumferton Group of Parishes

Revd. Mark Smith has been appointed as the Rector of the Kildrumferton Group of Parishes, serving Ballyjamesduff, Ballymachugh and Kildrumferton. Revd. Mark has been serving as Minister-in-Charge of the Kildrumferton Group of Parishes since 2021, and was previously a Curate in the parish of Holy Trinity, Frogmore (just south of St Albans over in England). […]

Don’t forget! Next Steps deadline coming up on 31st March

The Church of Ireland Youth Department’s Next Steps Fund exists to encourage more and more young people – and current youth leaders – to undertake third level professional qualifications and development within the wider youth ministry sector. Our aim is to support many young people and adults with a significant impact on the youth ministry […]

Webinar, 27th March: Anti-Racist Work in Church of Ireland Dioceses and Parishes

As part of Ireland’s Anti-Racism Month, the Primate’s Reference Group on Ethnic Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Justice invites you to join us for a webinar discussion on using the Irish Council of Churches’ toolkit for anti-racist work in our dioceses and parishes. All are welcome – clergy, lay leaders, and parishioners alike.  Discussion panel: The […]