“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1:5
Published: 21 Dec 2017
Clergy, youth workers, children’s workers, and others who are employed by parishes are no longer allowed to drive a minibus for the church without passing a test for a D1 licence
Published: 21 Dec 2017
A special evening was held on Mon 18th December to mark Bill's 25 years of ministry at St Columba's Portadown
Published: 19 Dec 2017
Details of what is happening in
St Columba's Portadown
during the month of December 2017
Published: 06 Dec 2017
17 young people were recently confirmed in the Portadown Parish
by Archbishop Richard
Published: 06 Dec 2017
Archbishop Richard was interviewed
on Monday 4th December 2017 about Brexit and the Irish Border.
Published: 04 Dec 2017
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes places from 18th - 25th January 2018. There will be a special service in St Patrick's CofI Cathedral Armagh
on 24th at 7.30pm
Published: 04 Dec 2017
The closing date for applications is
Wed 20th December 2017
Published: 28 Nov 2017
A Bill passed at this year’s Church of Ireland General Synod provides for the keeping of Confirmation Registers in parishes
Published: 27 Nov 2017
A chance to listen again to Archbishop Richard as he speaks on the "Christian backpack" and its contents of Faith, Hope,
Love & Truth.
Published: 19 Nov 2017
A hardy bunch of cyclists from Magherafelt including Archdeacon Terry & Mrs Alison Scott, enjoy the Newry Canal towpath.
Published: 19 Nov 2017
The Church of Ireland, along with the Methodist Church in Ireland, has been developing a course of training for those who wish to offer themselves for service as an ordained local minister.
Published: 17 Nov 2017
An abridged version of the address by Archdeacon Andrew Forster at the funeral service of Canon Cyril Rolston in St Anne’s Church, Dungannon,
on Sunday 10th September 2017
Published: 17 Nov 2017
Report and photographs of this year's Armagh Diocesan Synod held in the Aleaxander Synod Hall, Armagh
on Sat 4th September 2017
Published: 6 Nov 2017
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On the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, this article was first
published in the
Rite & Reason column of ‘The Irish Times’.
Published: 2 Nov 2017
This week sees the publication of
‘On this day earth shall ring’, a new Christmas carol by Peter Thompson
(rector of Donaghmore and Assistant Organist of Armagh Cathedral)
Published: 24 Oct 2017
A warm welcome to David Brown who has been appointed Development Officer for Youth & Children's Ministry
Published: 17 Oct 2017
Sunday and Weekday Readings 2018
Booklet is now avilable
Published: 12 Oct 2017
A special service of Choral Evensong on Sunday 8th October to mark the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Published: 9 Oct 2017
Including Ross Meneely (Drumglass) & Christopher West (Mullabrack) from the Diocese of Armagh
Published: 9 Oct 2017
For the Incumbency of:
1. Killyman Parish.
2. Kildress & Altedesert
Parochial Group
Published: 5 Oct 2017
The Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal has released emergency funds to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to support its work.
Published: 5 Oct 2017
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Information on supporting
asylum seekers and refugees
has now been updated
Published: 28 Sep 2017
The Church of Ireland has produced a set of guidelines for using social media and digital communications
Published: 28 Sep 2017
A mesage from David Gordon at Downtwon Radio with opportunties to publicise your events and ministry
Published: 28 Sep 2017
William received a fond send-off and best wishes from the Parishes of Camlough (Bessbrook) & Mullaglass
Published: 21 Sep 2017
News of a very special series of 4 events being held in Oct and Nov 2017
at Belfast Bible College
Published: 21 Sep 2017
A video message from Nicola Brown who is the
Church of Ireland's
"Parish Resources Officer"
Published: 21 Sep 2017
Special Thanksgiving Services with the dedication of new items
Published: 17 Sep 2017
An article written by Archbishop Richard for The Irish Times
Published: 14 Sep 2017
Being the first female bishop in the Church of Ireland has brought its challenges, but most of these have had nothing to do with gender.
Published: 12 Sep 2017
We welcome Mrs Eileen Trew to Drelincourt Church of Ireland Infants School
Published: 31 August 2017
Great news of fantastic work going on in Portadown
Published: 24 Aug 2017
Elections to General Synod
take place at
diocesan synods this year.
Published: 24 Aug 2017
Click on this link to download the Resources, worksheets, Competition entry
& Family Service material
Published: 4 August 2017
CMSI recently received a troubling update about an incident in Yei town, South Sudan, in which church leaders were attacked and injured.
Published: 4 Aug 2017
Applications welcome to Marshal Beresford’s Fund & Church Fabric and Development Fund.
Closing date - 1st October 2017
Published: 4 Aug 2017
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is
31st October 2017
Published: 24 July 2017
Victim Support NI, the leading organisation supporting victims of crime in NI,
has called for people to volunteer with the charity.
Published: 29 June 2017
11 young people are confirmed in the Parishes of Keady, Armaghbreague, Derrynoose & Newtownhamilton
Published: 24 June 2017
The focus around football has been great for both parishes in their efforts
to attract and retain men of all ages
in the life of the parish.
Published: 24 June 2017
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We wish Malcolm Kingston well in his new role as Rural Dean
of Tynan Rural Deanery.
Published: 14 June 2017
We are pleased to announce that
Revd Alan Synnott has been appointed
as Rector of these Parishes
Published: 11 June 2017
Canon Reggie's funeral service took place in Milltown Parish Church
on Monday 5th June 2017
Published: 9 June 2017
....... and continued peace-building in Northern Ireland
when talks resume
Published: 7 June 2017
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We will welcome Revd Lucy Burden & Revd Geoff Hamilton
Published: 7 June 2017
Eleven meditations revolving around the ancient figure of the shepherd carrying a lamb across his shoulders.
Published: 5 June 2017
A call for Christians here to hold Coptic Christian people in their prayers in the wake of further massacres in Egypt
Published: 30 May 2017
P5 pupils from The Armstrong Primary School were amongst the prize-winners.
Published: 29 May 2017
following the bomb attack at the Manchester Arena
Published: 23 May 2017
St Mark's Armagh, visit their mission link -
Shyogwe Diocese, Rwanda
Published: 20 May 2017
For further information - click here
Published: 18 May 2017
Join the global wave of prayer
25th May - 4th June
Published: 13 May 2017
Church and Society Commission
launches leaflet on
spiritual care in dementia.
Published: 13 May 2017
The Church of Ireland Gazette is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Editor, the Revd Earl Storey
Published: 13 May 2017
Reports and photos from Synod 2017 being held in Limerick.
Published: 06 May 2017
A Report by
the Mission to End Leprosy
Published: 04 May 2017
Matthew Walsh from Mullavilly Parish swam 190 lengths of Portadown Swimming Pool in support of a mission trip to Paraquay
Published: 25 April 2017
Church Fabric Fund extended
to support Church’s future
Published: 17 April 2017
The visit enabled the Archbishop to learn about the life of NI's high profile top security prison and the ongoing pastoral work of the chaplaincy team.
Published: 14 April 2017
“The truth will set you free.”
John 8:32
Published: 9 April 2017
A large crowd gathered in St Michael & All Angels' Church, Castlecaulfield for a special service.
Published: 9 April 2017
Parishes from all over Ireland began the process of ‘Daring to Dream the Dream’
Published: 3 April 2017
Congratulations to
Revd Canon Joyce Moore and
Revd Revd Dr Peter Thompson
Published: 3rd April 2017
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Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal
launches Emergency Crisis Appeal for East Africa
Published: 23 March 2017
Published: 21 March 2017
Congratulations to Revd Barry Paine on his apppintment as Canon in the Cathedral Chapter.
Published: 21 March 2017
17 months of special events are planned which is the amount of time it took to build the church
all those years ago.
Published: 19 March 2017
Revd Graham Spence has been appointed
Rector of these Parishes.
Published: 19 March 2017
On the eve of St Patrick’s Day, Archbishop Richard Clarke and Archbishop Eamon Martin returned to the Market Place Theatre in Armagh
Published: 19 March 2017
Thanks to the generoisty of local people, 3 Defibrillators have been installed in this rural area of Co Armagh
Published: 19 March 2017
It highlights opportunities for members of the Church to become more involved in this area of ministry and service.
Published: 15 March 2017
Over the last 3 years the Annual Hospice Sunday has raised £61,000 in total
Published: 13 March 2017
Magazine, Website & Social Media Competition
Closing Date: 21st April 17
Published: 13th March 2017
The Armagh Diocesan Committee
of CMH hold a
prayer training event
Published: 8 March 2017
Let us proclaim together through the bells our message of welcome, respect and solidarity with immigrants and refugees and people made invisible in their desperation.
Published: 2 March 2017
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Editor of the Church of Ireland Gazette due to the current Editor stepping down from the post.
Published: 2 March 2017
Published: 28 Feb 2017
Insights from a recent meeting of the Diocesan Board of
Social Responsibility.
Published: 28 Feb 2017
The Commissioning of 3 Parish Visitors and celebrations to mark
30 years as a Parish Reader.
Published: 28 Feb 2017
for the Incumbency of:
1. Camlough, Mullaglass & Ballymoyer Union.
2. Acton, Drumbanagher & Loughgilly
Published: 22 Feb 2017
Revd Gary McMurray is appointed
Rector of Richhill Parish
Published: 20 Feb 2017
Opportunities to sponsor a child in the developing world
Published: 15 Feb 2017
Valerie Thom had the pleasure of speaking at the
combined youth group
connected to the churches in the
Beragh area of Co Tyrone.
Published: 13 Feb 2017
A new Handbook which aims to connect the foundations of our Church to today’s members and to make the role of service on a select vestry enjoyable and rewarding.
Published: 9 Feb 2017
Members of St Saviour’s, Dobbin, and
St Aidan’s, Grange recently received
a Social Action Award from
the Prince of Wales.
Published: 8 Feb 2017
A special cross community service involving young people from local schools and special guests.
Published: 1 Feb 2017
Mrs Florence Hoey has been appointed as Cathedral Reader.
Published: 1 Feb 2017
Bishop Desire Mukanirwa from the Diocese of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa recently visited the parishes of Tynan, Aghavilly & Middletown and Milltown.
Published: 27 Jan 2017
Killyman bid farewell and
Glendermott say welcome
Published: 27 Jan 2017
See what Youth events are coming up over the next few months
Published: 25 Jan 2017
The Cathedral Board is keen to recruit and involve volunteers.
Published: 20 Jan 2017
Ivan Davison, our Diocesan Honorary Lay Secretary is receiving a British Empire Medal
Published: 18 Jan 2017
Edith McAdam is receiving a British Empire Medal for services to the community.
Published: 16 Jan 2017
God's heart for migrants.
By Dr. David Shepherd, Assistant Professor at Loyola Institute,
Trinity College Dublin.
Published: 12 Jan 2017
Expessions of Interest are sought from those who may wish to be considered for membership
Published: 12 Jan 2017
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Photos from this special event held at Lissan Rectory on 10th Dec 16.
Published: 5 Jan 2017
Church Warden Kenneth Morton raises £1500 during 24 hour Sit Out.
Published: 4 Jan 2017