Irish Churches

Events/Ecumenical Diary

May14
Public discussion: THE MORAL MAZE Ethical Questions and the Shared Future in St Colmcille’s Church, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast 7.30 - 9.30pm
Remembering the Future: Ethics & Commemoration in a New Context. Speaker: Dr Eamon Phoenix (Stranmillis University College. Hosted by the Irish School of Ecumenics. For More information contact the ISE at 0044(0)28 9077 0061 or e-mail pitsec@tcd.ie
May15
A screening of "The Power of Forgiveness" in Irish School of Ecumenics, 683 Antrim Road, Belfast. 7pm to 8.30pm (discussion 8.30 – 9pm)
A new and powerful documentary featuring stories on the Amish, Ground Zero, Thich Nhat Hanh, Elie Wiesel and others, with reflections from Tomas Moore, James Forbes and Marianne Williamson. For more information film see www.journeyfilms.com Since places are limited, if you plan to come please contact Arlene Poole at ISE 0044(0)28 9077 0061 email poolea@tcd.ie
May17
Public Lecture “Remembering the Past in Reconciliation – Ethnic and Religious Conflicts in Europe” in Methodist Centenary Church, Leeson Park, Dublin 6
Presented by the Dublin Council of Churches and the Lutheran Church in Ireland, this public lecture will commence at 5pm in the Litton Hall of the Methodist Church. Speaker: Bishop Wolfgang Huber, chairman of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD). For further information, please contact: Pastors Joachim and Corinna Diestelkamp Ph. 00353 (0)1 6766548 Email: info@lutheran-ireland.org
May19
Public Lecture “Theological Reasons for Human Rights and their Consequences for the Ecumenical Process" in Trinity College Dublin
Presented by the School of Religions and Theology, Trinity College Dublin, the Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin and the Lutheran Church in Ireland this public lecture will commence at 10 a.m. Walton Theatre (Room 2039)Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin. Speaker: Bishop Wolfgang Huber, chairman of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD). For further information, please contact: Pastors Joachim and Corinna Diestelkamp Ph. 00353 (0)1 6766548 Email: info@lutheran-ireland.org
May23 - 25
Conference "Listening for the heartbeat of God" in Armagh
This conference is being organised by the Centre for Celtic Spirituality in Armagh and will be held in/adjacent to St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral. Rev Dr Philip Newell, writer theologian for the Scottish Cathedral of the Isles and former Warden of Iona Abbey, will be the key speaker while ‘Avalon' and ‘Celtic Lyres’ will be playing the music. Further details, contact Rev Grace Clunie (028)38 870667, or email gclunie@gmail.com
May24
Christian Meditation Quiet Day "God's breath in us" in Edgehill College, Lennoxvale, Belfast
This day of quiet meditation will be held from 10am - 3.30pm, lead by Rev Canon Timothy Kinahan. Timothy Kinahan is a Church of Ireland minister, ordained in 1978 and author of several books. The cost of the day is £10. Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring your own lunch. Experienced meditators and beginners welcome. To book your place contat Philomena McQuillan on 0044(0)7824 826051 e-mail philomenamcquillan@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.wccm.org
Jun18 - 21
Dancing at the Crossroads in Belfast
Dancing at the Crossroads: an international gathering of Christians to share learning and experience of reconciliation. This event is organised by the Abigail Initiative of the Centre for Contemporary Christianity in Ireland, in partnership with the Global Network for Reconciliation, and funded by EU Peace funding and the CRC’s Outward and Forward Looking Region Programme. Further details: events@contemporarychristianity.org
Jun24 - 26
Glenstal Ecumenical Conference in Co. Limerick
Glenstal Abbey will be hosting its annual Ecumenical Conference on the theme ‘Love bade me welcome – costly grace of hospitality.’ Further information: Gillian Kingston email: gmkingston@gmail.com or see www.glenstal.org
Jul13 - 18
New Wine Ireland Conference in Sligo
The theme for this year’s New Wine Ireland conference is ‘Kingdom Come’ with Canon John Hughes (Birmingham) leading the Bible sessions. Venue: Clarion Hotel. Further details: 0044(0)7813 473376,E-mail: info@new-wineireland.co.uk or visit www.new-wineireland.co.uk
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.

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