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A Prayer in the Time of the Coronavirus
Archbishop Michael Jackson has issued the following prayer for those affected by and those who are shaping the response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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“Protestants of Ireland! Remember…” A Particular Response to the Irish Church Act
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Church of Ireland Guidance in relation to Novel Coronavirus (Covid–19)
The following advisory guidelines for the Church of Ireland’s response regarding the novel coronavirus (Covid–19) reflect previous advice provided by the Church as a response to pandemic flu. The guidelines offer a general framework to parishes, subject to further approval or other advice that may be considered appropriate by the diocesan bishop.
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Postponement of the Meeting of the House of Bishops to elect the Archbishop of Armagh
The meeting to elect the Archbishop of Armagh, due to take place on 27th and 28th February, has been postponed due to a bereavement experienced by a member of the House of Bishops.
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Diocesan Synods 2020
All diocesan synods are potentially subject to change due to the Covid–19 outbreak. Please contact diocesan offices for further information.
Arrangements for all diocesan synods are potentially subject to change due to the Covid–19 outbreak. Please contact individual dioceses for further information.
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Service of Institution at St Augustine’s
‘The Wee Church on the Walls’ was getting a rector with “a big, big heart”, Bishop Andrew Forster told the parishioners of St Augustine’s Church, on Friday evening, as he instituted the Rev Nigel Cairns as the parish’s new Rector.
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Exploring God’s call at CITI Fit for the Purpose Weekend
The 2020 ‘Fit for the Purpose’ weekend took place at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute from February 21 to 23. The programme combines an introduction to the Foundation Course with exploration of God’s call.
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John Sullivan remembered as a Holy Ecumenist at annual service
“John Sullivan was entirely Anglican and totally Roman Catholic and thoroughly Jesuit,” Archbishop Michael Jackson said at the annual service of commemoration and thanksgiving for the Dublin priest who was beatified three years ago.
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Gospel readings in iambic verse provide novel way to access Scriptures
Two new books which present the Gospels as poems offer a novel way to read the Scriptures. ‘Meet the Apostles’ and ‘The Gospels in Iambic Verse’ by Canon Prof John Bartlett were officially launched in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute yesterday evening (Monday February 24).
