Board of Education (NI)
Congratulations to Professor Noel Purdy OBE
Colleagues within the Church of Ireland have congratulated Professor Noel Purdy OBE on the acknowledgement of his services to education in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
Church of Ireland Home
Council for Mission
First ‘Mission Matters’ podcast focuses on outreach in Londonderry
In the first of its Mission Matters podcast series, the Church of Ireland Council for Mission is today sharing an interview with Joanne Miller, a Church Army diocesan evangelist in Glendermott parish, in Londonderry’s Waterside.
Christian Unity and Dialogue
WCC courses and scholarships for 2025–2026
Students from members churches of the World Council of Churches, including the Church of Ireland, are invited to apply for courses at Ecumenical Institute, in Bossey, Switzerland.
Marriage Council
Webinar shares how to support spouses in times of bereavement
As part of its role in resourcing the Church, the Marriage Council wants to support clergy, staff and parishioners in a variety of ways that connect with marriage and relationships. This is the first in a series of webinars to help in a simple and easy way.
Christian Unity and Dialogue
Countering hate and responding with humanity – conference continues Dialogue of Friendship
European countries must find a way to respond with humanity to migrants, the Revd Bonnie Evans–Hills told a gathering in Dublin on Saturday May 25. Speaking at an event organised by the Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group and Places of Sanctuary (faith stream), she said that there is a huge movement of people across the globe but we are all connected – “they are us” was her theme.
Marriage Council
Bereavement webinar with the Marriage Council
The Church of Ireland Marriage Council is hosting a 1–hour online webinar next Monday, 10th June, from 1pm, looking at how church leaders and members of churches can provide support to spouses and partners after the death of their loved one.
Council for Mission
Reflecting on a visit to Ireland from Burundi
From the Rev Arsène Mafurebe
Straddling five weeks across April, May and June, CMS Ireland and the wider Church of Ireland have benefitted from the presence of the Rev Arsène Mafurebe.
Christian Unity and Dialogue
Refreshed ‘Guidelines for Interfaith Events and Dialogue’ launched at General Synod
An updated edition of the Church of Ireland’s ‘Guidelines for Interfaith Events and Dialogue’ is now available for clergy, and other leaders in dioceses and parishes, to consult when considering how best to approach relationships with people who follow other world religions.
Commission on Ministry
Diocesan initiatives encourage interest in vocations
As Vocation Sunday approaches this Sunday, 12th May, we hope that these four projects are encouraging for everyone on this journey.
Board of Education (NI)
Board of Education (NI) Grant Funding Scheme 2024
Closing date: Friday, 31st May
Since 2019, the Board of Education (NI) has been running a funding programme to help parishes create new and innovative ways to develop their relationship/partnership with local schools.
