The Church of Ireland Gazette

19/08/2025

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16/07/2025

The Church of Ireland recently marked 50 years since the consecration of Bishop Robin (Lord) Eames, with a service held on St Columba’s Day at St Columb's Cathedral in Londonderry.

It was a moving and thoughtful occasion, reflecting on a life of quiet leadership, pastoral care, and bridge-building during some of Northern Ireland’s most difficult days.

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DiocesanMinistryNewsClergy News Peacemaker and Pastor: 50 Years of Lord Eames Celebrated By Clark Brydon 29th June 2025 0 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy URL Lord Eames with Lady Eames and sons Niall (L) and Michael (R). Must read July & August 2025 8th July 2025 Pride Service Sparks Debat...

14/07/2025

In the wake of an alleged assault, the town of Ballymena was rocked by nights of violent, racially-motivated disorder.

Homes were attacked. Schools were disrupted. A leisure centre sheltering families was set on fire.
Church leaders, including the Archbishop of Armagh, have condemned what he called the ‘squalid protests’ and warned of the scapegoating of minorities as a distraction from deeper societal issues.

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News Archbishop Calls Out ‘Crude Racism’ — Blames ‘Shadowy’ People By Clark Brydon 29th June 2025 0 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy URL Must read July & August 2025 6 days ago Pride Service Sparks Debate Over Doctrine and Inclusion 29th June 2025 Church of Ireland Clergy Speak Ou...

10/07/2025

The invitation of Bishop Bonnie Perry to preach at Christ Church Cathedral Dublin's Pride Service sparked celebration and controversy across the Church of Ireland.

This month's Gazette features this headline story: learn about what happened, the perspectives on both sides of the debate, and what it says about the future of the Church.

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17/06/2025

Kay Clarke begins her triennium as All-Ireland Mothers' Union President with a heartfelt message of faith, service, and hope. From family support projects and mission trips to raising awareness around domestic abuse and human trafficking, Kay's vision is clear: MU must adapt, respond, and remain rooted in Christ.

'We are better together — united in prayer, worship, and service.'

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14/06/2025

On Sunday 4th May, St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast hosted a Service of Thanksgiving, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. With moving tributes, wartime artefacts, and participation from veterans, youth groups, and civic leaders, the service honoured both the cost of peace and our duty to protect it.

Dean Ford: 'For our task today is to strive against all forces that would seek to plunge this continent and our world backwards towards war and destruction, hatred and armed conflict. Instead, our duty before God is to strive courageously to maintain and strengthen that peace for our day and for our generation which was won at such a cost, 80 years ago.'

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12/06/2025

What does a new pope mean for Anglicans? In this month’s Gazette, The Very Revd Stephen Farrell reflects on the election of Pope Leo XIV and explores what it reveals about Anglican identity, ecumenism, and the hope of unity.

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10/06/2025

What’s next for the Gazette? In this month’s issue, meet our new Editor, Clark Brydon, as he shares his exciting vision for the Church of Ireland’s longest-running publication — from design updates and digital innovation to deeper engagement with parishes and new voices across the island.

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04/06/2025

Clergy on the hunt for coffee, old friends reunited, and deep reflections beyond an (uneventful) Synod floor: in our June issue, Rev’d Canon Paul Arbuthnot shares how the true strength of General Synod lies not in legislation, but in people — their stories, diversity, and shared faith.

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03/06/2025

Hot off the press: the June issue of the Church of Ireland Gazette is now available!

This month:
✅ Meet our new Editor, Clark Brydon.
✅ Full General Synod 2025 coverage.
✅ VE Day commemorations in Belfast.
✅ Youth ministry, racial justice, and diocesan updates.
✅ Inspiring opinion, devotionals & more.

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10/04/2025

The April 2025 issue of the Gazette takes a look back at our archive. See what readers in 2010 thought of this piece on the scruffiness of clergy! We still love letters to the editor - contact us by email [email protected] or by post at 3 Wallace Avenue, Lisburn, BT27 4AA, Northern Ireland.
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03/04/2025

The April 2025 issue of the Church of Ireland Gazette is now here! With a wide range of great features, opinion pieces, interviews, and news from around the island and abroad, we hope you enjoy this issue. Visit https://gazette.ireland.anglican.org/2025/04/03/april-2025-gazette/ for a rundown of this issue. To subscribe and support the work we do, please visit https://gazette.ireland.anglican.org/subscribe/