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Pioneer Evangelist for the Centre of Mission in Drumcliffe

March 2, 2017/in News & Events /by kea-admin

Location: Drumcliffe near Sligo, Republic of Ireland in the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh.

Details: We are looking for a pioneer evangelist to work in this exciting new role, which has been developed in partnership with the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin, Ardagh, the parish of Drumcliffe and Church Army. The role includes reaching out in a rural area and developing a series of Fresh Expressions of church in Drumcliffe.

The Centre of Mission will be led by Ven. Capt. Isaac Hanna who also serves as Archdeacon within the diocese.

The successful applicant will be based in the parish of Drumcliffe.

Housing: Housing or housing allowance will be provided by the diocese.

Funding: This full time post will be funded for 5 years at Church Army stipend rates.

DBS: Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required.

Closing date: Midday Friday the 17^th of March.

Interviews: Will be held in Drumcliffe on the 30^th of March

Employer: Church Army

Contact: For more information please contact Isaac Hanna on: [email protected]

Applications to be sent to Church Army HR team

Joy Bells – Sunday 19th March

March 1, 2017/in News & Events /by kea-admin

On Sunday 19^th March the Church Bells in St Fethlimidh’s Cathedral and churches across the land will be rung at the same time between 11-11:30.

The idea has arisen as the bells of Waterford Cathedral (known as the Joy Bells) – which have been undergoing repair and have been silent for the past few years – are going to be rung again on Sunday 19^th March when former President Mary McAleese will be present.

With so much uncertainty, fear, division, hared, disillusionment and even despair in our world at the moment the ringing of the bells throughout the land would be a Christian witness and proclamation of faith, trust, love, reconciliation and joy.

It would be wonderful if other churches in the Diocese agreed to add their voice!

The Revd. Hazel Hicks to be installed as prebendary of Drumlease on Sunday 5 March

February 13, 2017/in News & Events /by kea-admin

The Revd. Hazel Hicks (Priest-In-Charge of the Arva Group of Parishes) installed as prebendary of Drumlease on Sunday 5 March 4pm Kilmore Cathedral.

Church 21 Parish Development Conference 25th March 2017

January 20, 2017/in News & Events /by kea-admin

The Church 21 Parish Development Conference will take place on 25^th March 2017 in the Emmaus Retreat Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Church 21 is about enabling parishes to develop:

A clearer sense of direction
A clarity of focus on priorities
A commitment to collaborative leadership
And confidence for the future

This event promises to be an uplifting day with plenty of opportunity to evaluate your own parish’s needs and share in the journey with others.

Click here for more information or contact Tessa Marsden (Church 21 administrator) at [email protected] or Tel: 0719147007.

Venerable Craig McCauley installed as the Prebendary of Mulhuddart

December 5, 2016/in News & Events /by kea-admin

Following the retirement of the Revd Canon Janet Catterall earlier in the year the Venerable Craig McCauley (Archdeacon of Kilmore) was installed by Dean William Morton as the Prebendary of Mulhuddart (representing the United Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh) in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin during evensong on Sunday 4th December 2016.

The new Canon was joined at the service by his wife Vida along with his parents and wider family. Craig commented afterwards that the day was meaningful on many levels “My maternal grandparents sat in the pews 60 years ago when my Uncle Harry Deegan was in the boys choir. Also the first place I ever took a service on my own was in Mulhuddart Church when I was a parishioner in Castleknock Parish. As I represent the United Dioceses I look forward under God to embracing life in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the years ahead and serving the Dean and Chapter in whatever way I can.”

KEA Mothers’ Union Prayer Vigil to End Gender Based Violence.

November 30, 2016/in News & Events /by kea-admin

On Saturday 26th November, the Mothers’ Union in Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh held a prayer vigil at St George’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim as part of the Mothers’ Union All-Ireland ‘16 Days of Activism against gender based violence’. Mothers’ Union is one of over 130 local groups across Ireland that have taken part in the 16 Days of Action campaign. This campaign aims to stand in solidarity with women at home and across the world who are suffering at the hand of gender based violence.

Worship at the Prayer Vigil to End Violence against women was led by Bishop Ferran Glenfield, Trudi Williams (Mothers’ Union KEA Social Policy Rep) and Dean Arfon Williams. The speakers on the day were Mary McSharry from Invisible Traffick and Patricia O ‘Reilly from Roscommon SAFE Link (Domestic Violence Advocacy Service). Both speakers reminded us how hidden gender based violence can be despite the fact that it is so widespread. They encouraged those present to stand prayerfully against gender based violence and as friends, neighbours and family members to say that violence against women is not all right.

The organisers were grateful to all those who attended the Vigil for their support and demonstration of solidarity with the victims of violence.

(l-r) Patricia O’Reilly (Roscommon Safe Link), Hazel Speares (MU Diocesan President), Vida McCauley (MU KEA Faith and Policy Co-Ordinator), Mary McSharry (Invisible Traffic), Trudi Williams (MU KEA Social Policy Rep), Ferran Glenfield (Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh).

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Trudi Williams (MU KEA Social Policy Rep), Charlotte Browne, Leila Beattie, Hazels Speares (MU Diocesan President), Violet Magee, Vida McCauley (MU KEA Faith and Policy Co-Ordinator).

Lorna Graham, Eva Gibson, Linda Lovett, Margaret Lawrence, Linda Bell

Revd. Ian Horner Instituted as the Rector of the Bailieborough Group of Parishes

November 28, 2016/in News & Events /by kea-admin

On the evening of Sunday 27th November family, friends, parishioners and members of the community gathered to celebrate the institution of the Revd Ian Horner as Incumbent of the Bailieborough Group of parishes (Bailieborough, Knockbride, Mullagh and Shercock). The service, which took place in the wonderful atmosphere of Bailieborough church was led by Bishop Ferran Glenfield assisted by Archdeacon Craig McCauley.

A combined choir with singers from all four churches led the congregation in worship and were accompanied by Janet McGuigan and Anita West on the organ. Danielle Kinnear, Millie Kinnear and Maia Finane sang a beautiful solo during the anthem, From the Breaking of the Dawn. Ruth Waller read a passage from Psalm 119 and Victor Scott read from Matthew 13, the Parable of the Sower.

The address was given by Revd Robert McMullan from New Row Presbyterian Church in Coleraine. Revd. Rob, who was, at one time, the Director of Scripture Union in the Republic of Ireland, has had a great influence on Ian’s faith and leadership development throughout his life. Rob spoke on the Scripture Union verse ‘Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path’ (Psalm 119 v 105). He encouraged the congregation to love, care for and support Ian and his family as they minister in the Group of churches. He also encouraged Ian to love the people in these churches and to be faithful in the preaching of God’s word.

The Act of Institution was then carried out by Bishop Ferran Glenfield, after which words of welcome were given to Revd. Ian by Father Michael Router, Parish Priest of Killann, Revd. Christiaan Snell on behalf of the Diocese of Kilmore and Russell Waller on behalf of the Bailieborough Group of Parishes.

Refreshments were served in the Bailie Hotel after the service. The warmth of the evening and the many expressions of goowill were a wonderful affirmation of the ministry of Revd. Ian, who has been serving as Curate in the Bailieborough Group. We pray for the Lord’s blessing on Ian and his family as he continues to preach God’s word and serve as Rector in this Group.

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(l-r) Carolyn Horner, Jenny Horner, Ian Horner, Christine McMullan, Jane Moffatt, Rob McMullan (New Ross Presbyterian, Coleraine). (photography taken by Thomas Whyte).

Ian with Bishop Ferran and clergy from Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh (photograph taken by Thomas Whyte.

Back (l-r): Thomas Whyte, Kenneth Pringle, Thomas McCracken, Stephen Anderson, Albert Whyte
Front (l-r): Sandra Matthews, Revd. Ian Horner, Betty West

Second Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Prayer Vigil to END violence against women

November 16, 2016/in News & Events /by kea-admin

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In solidarity with women across the world, Mothers’ Union is supporting the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for the second year running with an All-Ireland Prayer Vigil. This initiative highlights and calls for an end to violence against women locally, nationally and internationally.

Mothers’ Union in Kilmore, Elphin&Ardagh covering Counties Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Cavan will hold a vigil at St George’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 26^th November from 3 to 5pm. We will have speakers from SAFE Link Domestic Advocacy Service in Boyle and from Invisible Traffick in Sligo. We wish to spread the very important message that violence against women and children IS NOT OKAY!! We need to take action; we need to change attitudes. Mothers’ Union is one of over 130 local groups across Ireland that have taken part in the 16 Days of Action campaign.

According to Lakshmi Puri (Acting Head of UN Women) “It is time for action when up to 70 per cent of women in some countries face physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. When one in three girls in developing countries is likely to be married as a child bride; when some 140 million girls and women have suffered female genital mutilation; when millions of women and girls are trafficked in modern-day slavery; and when women’s bodies are a battleground and rape is used as a tactic of war – it is time for action.”

Please join us even for a short while and show your solidarity with these women and children. For further information contact Trudi Williams on 086 8181110.

Appointment Announcement – Revd Ian Horner – Bailieborough Group

November 1, 2016/in News & Events /by kea-admin

The Revd. Ian Horner has been appointed as Rector of the Bailieborough Group of Parishes in the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh. He has been the Curate of the Bailieborough Group since August 2014.

Ian is originally from Greystones in Co Wicklow. Having earned qualifications in Business Management and in Sound Engineering & Music Technology he went to work for The Leprosy Mission Ireland. Following that he spent 5 years as Youth and Children’s Co-ordinator at Kill O’ The Grange Parish in Dublin. Having felt God’s call to ministry he started training in 2011, and was ordained as Presbyter in 2014 after completing placements in Christ Church Bray, Christ Church Wharton (Cheshire, Uk), The Parish of Powerscourt with Kilbride, and serving as Deacon in Greystones Parish.

Ian is married to Jenny and they have two sons, Sam (3) and Leo (1). In his spare time he enjoys music and football. He and his family are looking forward to continuing to journey with the people of Bailieborough, Muallgh, Shercock and Knockbride with God’s Word lighting the way. ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.’ Psalm 119:105

Ian’s Institution will take place at in Bailieborough Parish Church on Sunday 27^th November at 7pm.

Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Diocesan Synod 2016

October 18, 2016/in News & Events /by kea-admin

Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Diocesan Synod 2016

The Annual Joint Meeting of the Diocesan Synods of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh took place this Saturday 15^th October in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The Synod was preceded by a celebration of The Holy Communion in St George’s Church which began with the commissioning of Hannah O’Neill and Marian Edwards as our new Diocesan Youth and Children’s workers. We pray for God’s blessing on both Hannah and Marian as they undertake the responsibility entrusted to them in service of the children and young people in our Diocese. Preaching from the book of Haggai, Bishop Ferran Glenfield reminded us of God’s promise to partner with us as we do his work. The Lord is with us, his Spirit is with us and we can know the assurance of Haggai 1:13 – ‘”I am with you” says the Lord’. The business of the Synod followed shortly after the Service in the nearby Bush hotel.

KILMORE, ELPHIN AND ARDAGH: GOING FORWARD

Bishop Ferran Glenfield began his address to the Synod by observing that this year, for the first time, one Diocesan council would be appointed to represent the united Diocese – a landmark event in our journey together as a united Diocesan family. Bishop Ferran thanked all those whose experience and service has facilitated this coming together as one Diocese. Maud Cunningham, Diocesan Secretary of Kilmore, Rev. Hazel Hicks, Diocesan Secretary for Elphin and Ardagh and Anne Smith in the Diocesan Office for their continued efforts in developing the best model for organising the administration of the United Diocese going forward. Dean Nigel Crossey for his painstaking work in the preparation of detail proposals to ensure that there is fair and balanced representation on the many and varied committees within Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh. Dean Nigel’s proposals were passed at this year’s Synod and will come into operation during 2017. And finally, Cannon Billy Stafford, Des Lowry, William Foster and Trudi Williams for their diligent and dedicated work developing a new financial scheme for the United Diocese which was approved at last year’s Synod and will come into effect on January 1^st 2017.

Bishop Ferran then announced a proposal to separate the Boyle and Riverstown group of Parishes in Elphin and the Kildallon and Swanlinbar group of parishes in Kilmore into smaller entities. During the meeting of the Diocesan Synod, resolutions were passed to separate the Kildallon Group (made up of Kildallon, Newtongore and Corrwallen) from the Swanlinbar Group (consisting of Swanlinbar, Kinawley, Tomregan and Templeport) . Similar resolutions were passed to separate the Boyle Group (consisting of Boyle, Aghanagh, Croghan and Ardcane) from the Riverstown Group (made up of Taunagh, Ballysumaghan and Kilmactranny).

KILMORE, ELPHIN AND ARDAGH: INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CHURCH

Vision 20/20 for the church in Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh contains two aspirations for the local church. The first is that they should prioritise children from pre-school to third level, passing on the faith to successive generations. Our ministry and mission to the young is essential. The appointment and commissioning of Hannah O’Neill and Marian Edwards to co-ordinate youth and children’s ministry in the Diocese has been an important step in supporting this essential area of church life.

A second aspiration is that local churches are world-looking, visible and active in the community. During his address, Bishop Ferran announced a partnership with the Leprosy Mission Ireland (TLM) to provide a Mission Consultancy Service in the Diocese to promote mission. Earl Storey, who will be facilitating this partnership, shared further details of this initiative in a presentation to the Synod. He said that mission is core to why we exist as a church and denomination and that the Diocese, clergy and parishioners are key agents in delivering mission. He said that this new initiative aimed to encourage and support action at the local level.

Following the Presidential address, the Synod heard greetings from guests from other churches, including Monsignor Liam Kelly from the Roman Catholic Church and Revd. Jeremy Nicoll from the Methodist Church. It was also lovely to have the opportunity to engage with representatives from various church agencies as well as listen to presentations from the Diocesan Youth Council, The Scribe and the Mother’s Union.

For further information contact the Diocesan Communications Officer:

Jennifer Horner

Tel: (042) 967 5822
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.dkea.ie

Rev Nick Jones, REv Ian Horner, Canon David Catterall