‘Sam Maguire Community Bells’ ring out message of hope and reconciliation The ‘Sam Maguire Community Bells’ in Dunmanway, Co. Cork, rang out their message of hope and reconciliation for the rst time at a special celebration of thanksgiving on Saturday 9th September. The bells project,…

Prayer for our land Divine Healing Ministries has recently been involved in organising special days of prayer to help people nd God’s peace. This initiative follows many years of encouraging and gathering Christians from across the Churches to pray at key periods: for peace, for…

Launch of Drumcliffe Centre of Mission On Wednesday 6th September, the Rt Revd Ferran Glen eld, Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, will commission the Drumcliffe Centre of Mission in Co. Sligo. The new Centre of Mission is a partnership between Church Army and the…

Sparks of good news in Garvagh More than 40 young people recently took part in the annual SPARK Week programme in Garvagh. The cross-community initiative, now in its fth year, is based at St Paul’s Church of Ireland, Garvagh, and brings young people from across…

Sexton prepares for Everest Marathon challenge Ken Tate, Sexton at St George’s parish church, Belfast, will revisit the Himalayas this November to take part in his second Everest Marathon. Ken took up running in his 40s, and did his first marathon in Belfast on his…

Happy 30th Anniversary Imagine you are organising a ve-day festival for 1,700 young people. Where are they going to stay? Where are they going to eat? What about washing and toilet facilities? What if it rains? So much to think about, even before you begin…