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REV NORMAN HAMILTON: We must engage with young

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:06:54 GMT

Young people matter in our churches and to our churches – or do they? It is far from clear that they do. I recently came across an analysis of why young people find it so hard to connect with church life. Some of the reasons given seem alarmingly self-evident: Many feel isolated.

Irish moderator a VIP guest at Kirk assembly

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:56:16 GMT

Presbyterian Moderator the Rev Dr Roy Patton is attending the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (The Kirk) which begins in Edinburgh today and continues until Friday next.

Cleric slams Peter Robinson’s ‘wicked misuse’ of prophet’s name

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:47:08 GMT

A former DUP Assembly member has accused Peter Robinson of a “wicked misuse” of a Biblical prophet’s name, when he described his critics as “a tribe of Jeremiahs who infest the political process”.

Most of full-time staff at CoI college are Catholics, reveals archbishop

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:24:44 GMT

The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin the Rev Dr Michael Jackson has confirmed that a large majority of full-time staff and students at the Church of Ireland college of education in the Republic are drawn from the Roman Catholic community.

Portadown pastor to lead Baptist Union

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:24:14 GMT

PORTADOWN pastor Harvey Shaw has been appointed president of the Baptist Union of Ireland.

3,000 Presbyterian Women commit to the meaningful theme ‘God is able’

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:21:20 GMT

THE outgoing President of Presbyterian Women Valerie Tweedie from the Orangefield congregation in east Belfast has handed over the badge of office to incoming President Elizabeth Moffett from Donacloney Presbyterian church in the Iveagh presbytery who will hold the office for the next year.

Thought for the week: Our community is important

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:19:21 GMT

I was born not just into a family but into a community. I had the joy and challenges of being raised in the tight-knit rural Ulster mill village of Muckamore which no longer exists, save for the names memorialised in cricket clubs.

Church synod pledges to rid causes of hunger

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:13:49 GMT

THE general synod of the Church of Ireland in Armagh yesterday unanimously approved a motion affirming the need to fight the injustice of hunger.

Church of Ireland primate addresses synod

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:33:40 GMT

Christians should confront those who treat life as a commodity, the Church of Ireland primate Dr Richard Clarke has said.

First lady minister for local church

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:43:01 GMT

NEWTOWNBREDA Presbyterian Church recently had the pleasure of installing its first female minister.

Archbishop backed over Church storm

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:03:35 GMT

A leading Church of Ireland cleric has backed the Archbishop of Armagh to lead the church out of the crisis which has followed the appointment of Leslie Stevenson as Bishop of Meath and Kildare.

Ford changed views on gay marriage after meeting those affected

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:47:19 GMT

Alliance Party leader David Ford publicly opposed same sex marriage a few years ago but has changed his position after speaking with people affected by the issues, he says.

Three-day dialogue at CoI general synod

Sat, 04 May 2013 14:02:19 GMT

THE 600 delegates to the three-day General Synod of the Church of Ireland in Armagh next week will consider a motion on human sexuality in the context of Christian belief.

‘God told me what He wanted me to do and confirmed it’

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:24:26 GMT

RETREATING back down the path from a Jewish home on Belfast’s Antrim Road, missionary worker Valerie Shaw felt her heart sink.

Marie’s journey from teaching to taking services

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:21:45 GMT

WHEN Belfast-born former headmistress Marie McCordick retired from a lengthy spell in the teaching profession in 1988, she decided that she wanted to apply the skills which had helped her forge out a successful career to something else.

Martin Luther King’s son coming to Londonderry

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:25:14 GMT

The son of Martin Luther King will visit Londonderry next month as part of a major peace-building event, it has emerged.

Church of Ireland reiterates stance on gay marriage

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:09:48 GMT

The Church of Ireland, through its board for social theology in action, has reiterated its position on same-sex marriage.

Ford treated harshly over gay marriage, says Alderdice

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:45:49 GMT

Lord Alderdice has said he believes David Ford was treated harshly over his political support for same-sex marriage.

Divorced clergyman declines promotion over previous relationship

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:38:35 GMT

A leading Church of Ireland clergyman has declined his appointment as bishop over a previous relationship with a female parishioner in Co Down.

Diocese appeal raises £42,000 for Africa

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:57:19 GMT

Derry and Raphoe Church of Ireland diocese is part of the worldwide fight against malaria in Africa. So far, its 2013 Nets Work campaign has raised £42,000 across the diocese.