Day 1
General Synod 2019 Opens in Derry/Londonderry
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Day 1
General Synod Eucharist Sermon 2019
The Synod Eucharist took place this morning in St Columb’s Cathedral, and the preacher was the Rt Revd Ferran Glenfield, Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh.
Day 1
Church of Ireland General Synod Begins Today
Press Releases
‘A time for courageous leadership’ – Church leaders
In a joint statement today, the leaders of Ireland’s main Churches said that talks between Northern Ireland’s political parties to restore the devolved institutions, were ‘a fresh window of opportunity, born of tragedy, but nestling in hope for the future that now requires courageous and compassionate leadership.’
Pre-synod
Working together for the common good
In this interview ahead of General Synod 2019, Bishop John McDowell focuses on Europe and how churches can stand up for a good quality of debate and for people left behind in an economic dislocation after Brexit.
Diocesan News
New Warden of Readers for Connor Diocese
The Rev Peter Jones, rector of Mossley Parish, has been appointed Warden of Readers for Connor Diocese.
Diocesan News
Agherton Parish Church packed for institution
There was standing room only in the Church of St John the Baptist, Portstewart, on Friday May 10 when the Rev Malcolm Ferry was instituted as rector of the Parish of Agherton.
Diocesan News
Christian Aid Week launched at Belfast Cathedral
Sierra Leone is the most dangerous place in the world to give birth.
Irish Times Notes
Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
Diocesan News
Belfast schools set for 2019 Choir of the Year competition
15th & 16th May
The St Anne Trust will welcome pupils and staff from 10 local schools to Belfast Cathedral on May 15 and 16 to participate in the annual ‘Belfast Primary Schools’ Choir of the Year’ competition.
