Church of Ireland

News from the Church of Ireland, which includes the dioceses of Armagh; Clogher; Connor; Cork, Cloyne and Ross; Derry and Raphoe; Down and Dromore; Dublin and Glendalough; Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh; Limerick and Killaloe; Meath and Kildare; and Tuam, Killala and Achonry.

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Bishops tell churches in Northern Ireland to close

BISHOPS in the Church of Ireland have ruled that communal worship in Northern Ireland should cease for the next month owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Leaders of the other main denominations have followed suit

07 Jan 2021

We are connected despite Partition, Irish church leaders say

CHURCH leaders in Ireland have used this year’s centenary of the partition of their island in 1921 to remind people how interconnected they are

01 Jan 2021

Light of Christ is overcoming the darkness, say Queen and her Archbishops

THE coming of the light of Christ provides hope at the end of a dark and difficult year, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have said in their Christmas Day sermons

26 Dec 2020

Archbishop McDowell: We will all be held to account

11 Dec 2020

Church of Ireland brought into line with new charity law

11 Dec 2020

Church of Ireland Synod: Withdrawal rate from long-term investments may not be sustainable

11 Dec 2020

Church of Ireland Synod: Development and aid top the agenda

11 Dec 2020

Church of Ireland Synod: Video celebrates 30 years of women’s ordination to priesthood

11 Dec 2020

Charities find new ways to raise funds in run-up to Christmas

10 Dec 2020

Covid restrictions fail to quench Church’s burst of Advent creativity

28 Nov 2020

Translation not needed for Chinese gravestone inscription, Chancellor rules

27 Nov 2020

UK news in brief

13 Nov 2020

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Massacre ‘of 750’ reported in Aksum church complex, Tigray, Ethiopia

Dean of Christ Church faces new attempt to remove him from office

New public database of Church of England’s clergy is to go live in May

Worship in England escapes new lockdown rules

Church and cathedral closures accelerate in response to Covid dangers

Worship in England escapes new lockdown rules

Christmas plans disrupted across England, but worship can continue in tier 4

Do not let the pain define 2020

‘Christmas isn’t cancelled’ — Welby and C of E come to terms with tier 4

Massacre ‘of 750’ reported in Aksum church complex, Tigray, Ethiopia

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Job of the Week

Canon Missioner

South West

Bristol Cathedral is entering a new season following the arrival of a new Dean in October 2020. Building on strong financial foundations and local partnerships, particularly with Bristol Cathedral Choir School – a thriving academy - there is potential to grow, to grow younger and to make a bigger impact in the city and diocese.

Clerical

Incumbent Designate

East Anglia

We are a vibrant and friendly evangelical church in the heart of Cambridge. Our heart is to see Jesus transform lives that change the world.

Vicar

East Midlands

The Bishop of Leicester is seeking to appoint a vicar to St Mary’s Church, a thriving presence at the heart of Hinckley Town.

Priest-in-Charge

North East

We are looking for an exceptional Priest in Charge for this former steel making town which sits proudly above the Derwent Valley making it one of the highest towns in England.

Diocesan Mission Adviser and Incumbent

North West

Are you an experienced priest who can encourage God’s people in mission? Are you a flexible team-player who can work effectively in a variety of settings and traditions?

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Well-being: Six ways to thrive in ministry

Liz Graveling suggests ways to practise and improve well-being

Top Comment

Keep the stories of faith and freedom alive

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Church of Ireland

Bishops tell churches in Northern Ireland to close

We are connected despite Partition, Irish church leaders say

Light of Christ is overcoming the darkness, say Queen and her Archbishops

Archbishop McDowell: We will all be held to account

Church of Ireland brought into line with new charity law

Church of Ireland Synod: Withdrawal rate from long-term investments may not be sustainable

Church of Ireland Synod: Development and aid top the agenda

Church of Ireland Synod: Video celebrates 30 years of women’s ordination to priesthood

Charities find new ways to raise funds in run-up to Christmas

Covid restrictions fail to quench Church’s burst of Advent creativity

Translation not needed for Chinese gravestone inscription, Chancellor rules

UK news in brief

Most Popular

Massacre ‘of 750’ reported in Aksum church complex, Tigray, Ethiopia

Dean of Christ Church faces new attempt to remove him from office

New public database of Church of England’s clergy is to go live in May

Worship in England escapes new lockdown rules

Church and cathedral closures accelerate in response to Covid dangers

Worship in England escapes new lockdown rules

Christmas plans disrupted across England, but worship can continue in tier 4

Do not let the pain define 2020

‘Christmas isn’t cancelled’ — Welby and C of E come to terms with tier 4

Massacre ‘of 750’ reported in Aksum church complex, Tigray, Ethiopia

Job of the Week

Canon Missioner

South West

Clerical

Incumbent Designate

East Anglia

Vicar

East Midlands

Priest-in-Charge

North East

Diocesan Mission Adviser and Incumbent

North West

Top Feature

Well-being: Six ways to thrive in ministry

Top Comment

Keep the stories of faith and freedom alive

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