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Pioneer Ministry – A brief history & background

February 1, 2023 in /by

Rob Jones, the National Director and team leader for Pioneer Ministry in the Church of Ireland, is joined by Bishop Patrick Rooke to explore some of the foundations that have led us to this point as we prepare for the formal launch on Sunday, 5th February 2023. Bishop Patrick reflects on three phases of a […]

Revd. Simon Scott Instituted as Rector of the Longford Group of Parishes

January 30, 2023 in /by

On Sunday afternoon, 30th January, Revd. Simon Scott was instituted as the Incumbent of Longford Group of Parishes -Templemichael, Newtownforbes, Killashee, Ballymacormack and Clooncumber. Family, friends, representatives of the local community and the wider Diocese joined parishioners in the service held in St John’s Parish church. The service was led by Bishop Ferran Glenfield assisted […]

Soul Survior 3 is back! 4th February 2023

January 18, 2023 in /by

Soul Survivor 3 is happening on the 4th of February from 14:00-18:00 in Billis Community Centre and is open to all Secondary School age people. There is no cost as the Bishop is generously funding the event which will include a meal at 17:00.  We have a great event planned centred around Daniel 5 and the theme […]

SAMS Ireland Evening Conference – 3rd Feb

January 11, 2023 in /by

SAMS IRELAND FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE 2023 The SAMS Ireland annual evening conference Friday Night Live will take place in Annaghmore Parish Centre 7.30pm on Friday 3rd February. The event theme this year is ‘Enlarge – Expand- Extend’. We look forward to hearing stories of how the Gospel is impacting people’s lives through the work and […]

Christmas Message from Bishop Ferran Glenfield 2022

December 20, 2022 in /by

The story of Christmas is about a supernatural intervention. The God who made and sustains the earth came in person as the baby of Bethlehem. What a story! The greatest ever told. In science fiction stories we are used to alien visitors coming to our world. They usually come as destructive invaders. But God comes […]

Reader Training – 21st January 2023

December 13, 2022 in /by

Jesus said “the harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38) It was a wonderful answer to prayer to have almost 30 people on a zoom call at the end of November.  People who are either already […]

Ecclesiastical Insurance – advice to property owners ahead of severe weather warning

December 6, 2022 in /by

Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland, a leading insurer of heritage, education, and church properties, is encouraging customers to take precautions to help prevent potential damages to properties as we look ahead to severe weather this winter. It comes as Met Eireann has informed the general public that temperatures are set to plunge this week and indicating that […]