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Promising growth from ‘Seeds of Hope’ celebrated in photography competition

The winners of the Church of Ireland’s annual communications competition, which this year asked for photographs on the theme of ‘Seeds of Hope’, have been announced today as the General Synod gathers in Armagh.

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Primate speaks on living out reconciliation in a conflicted world

The Church of Ireland’s Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop John McDowell, this morning spoke on how members of the Church can live out a life of reconciliation as he addressed its General Synod in the Armagh City Hotel.

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Bill Seeks to Rectify Diocesan Synod Membership Anomaly

A Bill which seeks to amend the Constitution ensure that those who are elected by a parish, parochial district, union or group of parishes to act as diocesan synod members are part of the parish for which they are elected was proposed at General Synod tod

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Bill Seeks to Ensure Consistency in Age Limits for Archdeacons

A Bill which seeks to align the age at which an archdeacon may retain office (currently 70 years of age) with the retirement age for clergy (currently 75 years of age) was proposed at General Synod in Armagh today (Friday May 10).

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Bill Seeks to Amend BCP Observance of Remembrance Sunday

A Bill to amend the Book of Common Prayer to observe the Second Sunday in November as Remembrance Sunday was proposed at the General Synod of the Church of Ireland today (Friday May 10).

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Business Continues on Day One of General Synod 2024

The opening session of General Synod 2024 continues in the Armagh City Hotel. The Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd John McDowell has welcomed members of Synod and Synods ecumenical guests.

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General Synod 2024 Opens – Presidential Address Focuses on Christian Citizenship and Reconciliation in a Conflicted World

Presidential Address Focuses on Christian Citizenship and Reconciliation in a Conflicted World

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The Church as God’s ‘repair shop’ bringing hope in a broken world

Members of the Church of Ireland’s General Synod this morning gathered in St Patrick’s Cathedral, on the Hill of Armagh, for a Service of Holy Communion before business commenced in the Armagh City Hotel.

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General Synod 2024 Begins Today in Armagh

General Synod will kick off today at the Armagh City Hotel in Armagh at 11am, following the Synod service at Armagh Cathedral

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Press Releases

New staff member for Church of Ireland Youth Department

The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new member of staff, Mr Luke Hawkins.

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