Irish Churches

Events/Ecumenical Diary

Sep - Oct1 - 4
‘Time of Creation’
From the 1st of September 2008 to the 4th October 2008, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have prepared a range of free downloadable resources for local faith communities to develop this European ecumenical initiative (an outcome from the Sibiu Assembly 2007) using the theme ‘Hope for Creation: a time for Worship and Creation’. These will include a 5 week framework of readings, liturgies and sermon ideas, ideas for group study and action as well as children and all-age resources. Further details: www.ctbi.org.uk
Sep13
Christian Aid Ireland’s Conference ‘Transform our Future’ in Belfast
Christian Aid Ireland’s conference ‘Transform our Future’ will be held from 10-4pm in Grosvenor House, Glengall St. Further details: Christian Aid Ireland ph.028 9038 1204, www.christianaid.ie
Sep14
Racial Justice Sunday
‘A banquet for all peoples’ (Isaiah 25: 6-9) is the theme of this year’s Racial Justice Sunday. CTBI resources with Biblical reflections, worship suggestions, activities for young people and suggestions for community events, are available for parish and local faith communities at a cost from CTBI Publications, Bastille Court, 2 Paris Gardens, London SE1 8ND. Further details: ccrj@ctbi.org.uk or visit www.ctbi.org.uk/racialjusticesunday
Sep15
Certificate in Theology in Dromantine, Newry
An opportunity to learn and study together Mater Dei Institute, a College of Dublin City University in conjunction with Edgehill Theological College (Methodist) Belfast and the Society of African Missions (SMA) is offering a new inter-church Certificate in Theology at the Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry, Co Down. This three-year part-time course has 12 modules which will be offered on Monday evenings (7.30-9.30 pm) between September and April each year. These will begin on September 15th. Further information, contact Bernie at SMA Dromantine 0044(0)28 3082 1224.
Sep19
Violence … isolation …despair … What can the church do?’ in Peckham, London SE15
Described as a Connecting Communities Conference run by Livability Community Mission and Faith Action, this is aimed at church leadership wanting to see their church making an impact for God in their local neighbourhood. Further details: James Alexander ph. 020 7452 2029, email jalexander@livability.org.uk,
Sep24
Prayer Retreat in Dromantine, Co.Down
Your prayers are invited to bless this meeting of Irish church leaders in a prayer retreat led by Jean Vanier (Founder of L’Arche Community).’May they be renewed by you and move forward together in all their rich diversity to be a servant community and a light of hope to this island and this world. Restore your Church, O Lord, for the living of these days.’ Further details: Rev Dr Ruth Patterson, Restoration Ministries: office@restorationministries.co.uk
Sep27
Back to Church Sunday
An initiative taken for the past 4 years by the Church of England, inviting neighbours and friends back to church. The Coordinator (Michael Harvey) is willing to come over and to talk about this to any group on this island. Ph 0044.7831.317871, www.backtochurch.co.uk
Oct10 - 11
Global Leadership Summit in Belfast
Global Leadership Summit 2008 aims to strengthen local leaders for the benefit of the local church. Speakers listed include Bill Hybels (senior pastor of Willowcreek Community Church) and Chuck Colson (Prison Fellowship Ministries). £81 regular rate for non-members – early bird discounts. Schedule details: ph.0845.1300.909, email info@willowcreek.org.uk or visit www.willowcreek.org.uk
Oct17 - 19
Annual Oak House retreat in Roscrea, Co Tipperary
at Mt St Joseph Abbey starting at 5.30pm and led by Bishop Richard Henderson. Oak House is an ecumenical fellowship dedicated to prayer, healing and reconciliation. Further details: Claire Besnyoe, ph 091.843.004
Oct - Nov29 - 2
Commemorating the Witnesses of the Past – an ecumenical opportunity’. in Bosé (Italy)
The WCC Faith and Order Secretariat are holding an international symposium on the theme ‘Commemorating the Witnesses of the Past – an ecumenical opportunity’. Further information: WCC Faith and Order Commission www.oikoumene.org
Oct - Nov29 - 2
International Ecumenical Symposium in Bose, Italy
The World Council of Churches’ Faith and Order Commission will be holding this International Ecumenical Symposium on the theme ‘A cloud of witnesses – opportunities for ecumenical celebration’ in the Monastery of Bose, near Turin. Archbishop Rowan Williams will be delivering the keynote address. Cost €280. Further details: Secretariat, ph. +39.015.679.185, email convegni@monasterodibose.it or visit www.monasterodibose.it
Oct30 - 31
"Future Church" Conference in Birmingham
The next Future Church Conference is being held at Woodbrooke Quaker Centre, Selly Oak and being planned by the Centre for Mission Accompaniment Development Group. Further details: Global Mission Network (CTBI), ph. 0044(0)20.7654.7254
Nov7 - 8
Global Leadership Summit in Dublin
Global Leadership Summit 2008 aims to strengthen local leaders for the benefit of the local church. Speakers listed include Bill Hybels (senior pastor of Willowcreek Community Church) and Chuck Colson (Prison Fellowship Ministries). €110 regular rate for non-members – early bird discounts. Schedule details: ph.0044.23.8071.0295, email info@willowcreek.org.uk or visit www.willowcreek.org.uk
Nov13
Day Conference exploring questions of Theology, Immigration and Asylum in Cork
St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Immigrant Support Committee is holding this from 10-4pm in the Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork. Revd Prof Michael Conway (Director, Irish Centre for Faith & Culture, Maynooth) and Revd Dr Annes Nel (Asst Minister, West Bangor Presbyterian Church, NI) will be speaking. Cost €5. Register by 15 Sept by email to revnigeldunne@eircom.net or ph. 00353 (0)21 4963387 (Cathedral office).
Nov27
AGM of Christian Aid Great Britain & Ireland in London
AGM of Christian Aid Great Britain & Ireland. Further details: ph. 028 9038 1204, www.christianaid.ie
Nov27
AGM of Christian Aid Great Britain & Ireland in London
AGM of Christian Aid Great Britain & Ireland. Further details: ph. 028 9038 1204, www.christianaid.ie
Dec8
Christian Aid Ireland - AGM in Balbriggan - Dublin
Christian Aid Ireland will be holding its AGM. Further details: ph 028 9038 1204, www.christianaid.ie
Jan18 - 25
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Free downloadable resources will be available in the autumn from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. Further detail: www.ctbi.org.uk

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