COVID-19: Resources for family activities
The Church of Ireland is keen to support families in growing their faith at this time. A new page with resources for families has been launched this afternoon in the Parish Resources section of the central Church website. COVID-19: Resources for Family Activities highlights links to resources from the Children’s Ministry Network, the Family Time book for primary school-aged children (now available to download for … Continue reading COVID-19: Resources for family activities
A reflection on the Gospel according to John, chapter 11.
Today’s gospel reading is the powerful account of Lazarus being restored to life by Jesus. It is such a well-known bible story that the name of Lazarus has come to be associated with anyone who makes a remarkable recovery from illness, or who survives it against the odds. Some time ago, when I visited an elderly person who was very ill in a nursing home, … Continue reading A reflection on the Gospel according to John, chapter 11.
A word from Bishop Pat Storey
Bishop Pat shares her thoughts as we rise to the challenge of Coronavirus. Continue reading A word from Bishop Pat Storey
Broadcast and online worship
The following list of services may be helpful for those who will be unable to attend worship in person at Church of Ireland services this Sunday. Broadcast and online worship opportunities for Sunday 29 March 2020. Continue reading Broadcast and online worship
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
29 March 2020 Collect Most merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ delivered and saved the world: Grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross, we may triumph in the power of his victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The First Reading: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought … Continue reading The Fifth Sunday in Lent
A reflection for Mothering Sunday
Reading: Exodus 2:1-10 Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son; and when she saw that he was a fine baby, she hid him for three months. When she could hide him no longer she got a papyrus basket for him, and plastered it with bitumen and pitch; she put the child … Continue reading A reflection for Mothering Sunday
The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Mothering Sunday)
22 March 2020 Collect Lord God whose blessed Son our Saviour gave his back to the smiters and did not hide his face from shame: Give us grace to endure the sufferings of this present time with sure confidence in the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The First Reading: 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 The Lord said to Samuel, ‘How long … Continue reading The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Mothering Sunday)
Bishop’s statement
• Public worship is cancelled up to 29 March Bishop Pat Storey has issued a pastoral statement in response to the Coronavirus: The situation with regard to the Coronavirus has substantially changed in the last week, even though the recommendations of the government and the WHO (World Health Organisation) remain the same: that gatherings under 100 people may take place. Having witnessed the closure in … Continue reading Bishop’s statement
Parish Notices
COVID-19 In line with Government guidelines, Sunday services will continue as the congregation is unlikely exceed 100 people. The mid-week service on Wednesday will also continue. However, the following events have been cancelled: Afternoon patronal service on Sunday 15 March (there will be a service at 11.30am); Lenten study group (Tuesdays); Lenten soup lunch (Thursdays); Confirmation class (Fridays); and Car boot sale on Saturday 28 … Continue reading Parish Notices
The Second Sunday in Lent
8 March 2020 Collect Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your truth that they may return to the way of righteousness: Grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion, that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through … Continue reading The Second Sunday in Lent
Trim & Athboy 