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£7,000 raised in four hours for Diocese of Northern Uganda
When the Revd Willie Nixon designated Tuesday 5 May ‘Kindness Day at Drumbeg Parish,’ he (literally) got much more than he bargained for.
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Statement from the Church Leaders to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day
“8th May 2020 was to have been a day to remember, marking the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day. Instead we are all now, in the present day, facing a very different war with an unseen enemy in the Covid–19 pandemic.”
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Broadcast & online worship opportunities
For Sunday, 10th May 2020
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.
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Worship while watching and listening
Radio and TV worship programmes for sharing with others
Broadcast services and reflections are some of the many ways in which members of the Church can continue to worship with others at this difficult time. These services can be especially helpful for people who do not have internet access or who may enjoy the familiar format of a radio or television programme.
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Connor clergy connect in virtual conference
Connor clergy came together for a virtual meeting on May 7, with 58 people taking part in a Zoom conference chaired by the Archdeacon of Dalriada, the Ven Paul Dundas.
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Guidance for online services updated
The Church of Ireland Press Office has published updated guidance for planning and setting up online services (and similar content). Please visit www.ireland.anglican.org/online–services–guidance to find out more.
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General Synod Memories – Day 1 – Cork, Cloyne & Ross
Missing General Synod? The General Synod of the Church of Ireland was to have been held in Croke Park in Dublin from 7th to 9th May. It has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus. Here are some Cork, Cloyne and Ross memories of General Synod in recent decades.
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An invitation to ‘The Daily Candle’
“Since the start of the Lockdown, I’m finding that the days just disappear in a kind of fretful blur if I don’t establish new rhythms and routines in my daily activities. The one that has really helped beyond all others is to stop for a minute at 6.00 pm, light a candle, and say a simple prayer.”
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Co. Monaghan parish seeks funds for repairs and new memorial area for Senator Billy Fox
Christ Church, Aughnamullen, in rural County Monaghan, has a very small congregation and has major fundraising to do.
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Annalong parishioners rise to the challenge
When we were asked to close the doors to our churches back in March, the folk in Annalong Parish faced negotiating this new reality without a rector. Undaunted, however, by the vacancy, the parishioners have risen to the challenge.
