The House of Bishops has approved a resource provided by the Church and Society Commission for use in public worship at the discretion of local clergy. ‘Taking the Knee’ includes a sentence of Scripture, a prayer of acknowledgement and lament, and prayers for racial justice and equality.
We have compiled some simple ideas for families, pods, and Sunday Clubs, always with prompts for the wider parish to be involved so people stay connected with the full life of the Church. Much of our focus in this edition is outdoors, encouraging faith in everyday life.
The Reverend Paul Robinson, Chaplain to Saint Luke’s Home, Cork (and priest–in–charge at Saint Anne’s Church, Shandon in Cork), joined a small group of co–workers from St Luke’s Home, including CEO Tony O’Brien, Fiona Dwyer, Eileen Ferguson and Paul Morrissey to cycle 85km two weekends ago.
On Sunday 20th September, Moviddy Union of Parishes in the Diocese of Cork held a united ‘Drive–in’ Harvest in Peter Hynes’ field opposite St Mark’s Church, Kilbonane, in the village of Aherla, County Cork.
Many congratulations to Mrs Maisie Jameson from the Church of the Epiphany, Parish of Finaghy and Upper Malone, who celebrated her 100th birthday on September 13.
The following list of services may be helpful for those who will be unable to attend worship in person at Church of Ireland services this Sunday.
In a city quietened by new Covid restrictions, two deacons began a new chapter in their lives on Sunday September 20. The Revd Alistair Doyle and the Revd Leonard Madden were ordained to the diaconate by Archbishop Michael Jackson in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin.
On Sunday 20th September, Paidi Delaney was admitted to the Office of Deacon at St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway, by the Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, the Right Rev Patrick Rooke.
The Church of Ireland’s two Archbishops have today issued a joint statement to the members of the Church, to mark Harvest and to reflect on the way ahead following the recent announcements of restrictions, to protect public health, in both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland.
