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Summer issue of SEARCH coming out soon
The summer issue of ‘SEARCH – a Church of Ireland Journal’, with material relating to the European elections, will be out in the first week of June.
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New staff member for Church of Ireland Youth Department
The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new member of staff, Mr Luke Hawkins.
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Primates meet with Pope Francis
Archbishop John McDowell yesterday morning (Thursday, 2nd May) met Pope Francis in an audience with colleagues as part of the 2024 Anglican Primates Meeting in Rome.
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New AccessNI Application Pack
A new AccessNI Application Pack is now available. The form has been revised to give clarification on roles applied for and includes an updated list of identity validation documents.
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‘From Every Nation?’ handbook launched by ICC
At its Annual Meeting in April 2024, the Irish Council of Churches launched a handbook to equip church members with a better understanding of diversity and inclusion, and to support actions at the local church level to improve inclusion and work towards racial justice through faith.
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Researching our youth ministry landscape
Reminder to complete survey for parishes!
Thank you to everyone who has so far taken the time to complete the online survey for the Church of Ireland Youth Department’s youth work audit.
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Archbishops renew appeal for prayers for peace in the Middle East
‘We renew our call for members of the Church of Ireland to pray that peace will prevail and humanitarian aid will reach all who suffer at this time.’
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Moravian bishop installed as new President of Irish Council of Churches
Bishop Sarah Groves has been installed as the new ICC President. Bishop Groves serves as both Minister of Gracehill Moravian Church and as a Bishop in the Moravian Church.
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Launch of ‘From Every Nation? A Handbook for a congregation’s journey from welcome to belonging’
The Irish Council of Churches has launched ‘From Every Nation? A Handbook for a congregation’s journey from welcome to belonging’, to equip churches with an understanding of diversity and inclusion, and improve inclusion and work towards racial justice through faith.
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Swapping the mallet for a crozier!
Archbishop John McDowell recently welcomed legendary TV entertainer Timmy Mallett to St Patrick’s Cathedral, on the Hill of Armagh, on his cycling and painting trip across Northern Ireland.
