Youth Ministry Development Officer – serving southern region of Ireland
Applications are invited to apply for the post of: Youth Ministry Development Officer (Dublin based – serving the southern region of Ireland) (Readvertised) The salary range for this position will be €44,500 – €49,000 dependant on qualification and experience. Are you someone who can… – partner with Dioceses and offer advice and assistance with youth ministry […]
New youth work audit for Church of Ireland parishes
Survey now open and running until July – all parishes encouraged to take part. The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) is undertaking a research audit of youth work over the coming months to find updated numbers and information about young people and youth work in parishes and dioceses across Ireland. This is very timely […]
MindMatters COI is back!
The Church of Ireland’s MindMatters COI project is delighted to announce the commencement of their 2024 mental health awareness programme. This includes a new round of seed funding and an enhanced training programme, developed with the chair of the project, Bishop Pat Storey, and in partnership with the Representative Church Body. You are encouraged to visit the […]
‘How can the Church convince young people that God loves them?’
Youth Forum participants encouraged to be an active generation for the Gospel This headline was one of the key messages to young people from across the Church of Ireland who participated in the CIYD Youth Forum at the end of January. The focus of this year’s Forum, which took place over two days in Dromantine […]
Vacancy
Alpha Ireland Conference – Saturday 2nd March 2024
Every day, the Alpha Ireland staff team speak to, and work with, leaders from all across Ireland and from all denominations. Many church leaders are reflecting on changes in parish life and activities since the pandemic. They tell them that they are looking for new ways to intentionally keep sustained and meaningful connections with the communities […]
New podcast: Encouraging diversity in decision-making
Ahead of Easter vestries across the island, the Primate’s Reference Group on Ethnic Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Justice has called on parishes to reflect on the need for diversity in decision-making at all levels in the Church, and how we can ensure that our Church leadership reflects the diversity of our membership. In this second […]
Fire destroys outhouses at St Brigid’s Cathedral
We are very sad to see that a fire has destroyed the outhouses at St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare. There was a massive blaze and we are thankful that four fire crews attended and prevented the fire spreading. The cause is as yet unknown. We are grateful for the volunteers, staff and neighbours who attended last […]