Events
This month’s events
Connexional calendar
The Connexional Calendar is produced after our Annual Conference and includes the key dates set for the year ahead.
Events continue to be planned throughout the year, so to remain up to date check back here on our events page.
All events
Mission Advocacy Week
A week to focus on local mission work and to raise funds for the Home Mission Appeal
Racial Justice Sunday
Racial Justice Sunday is for all churches to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for the gifts and beauty of human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination.
Ministry of Healing Sunday
The Methodist Church in Ireland's involvement in the ministry of healing has a theological framework. It springs from what we believe about God and His will and purpose for humankind.The Ministry of Healing Committee commends the exercise of a healing ministry to every circuit and society.
For materials, click here
Social Responsibility Sunday
The Council of Social Responsibility put together Service material each year for Social Responsibility Sunday.
For materials, click here
Peace Sunday
Peace Sunday, observed by many churches on the Sunday closest to September 21st, coincides with the UN's International Day of Peace. This day is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace and is often marked with prayers and services.
Education Sunday
This is a national day of prayer and celebration for everyone involved in the world of education.
Creationtide
Creationtide is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1st September to 4th October, dedicated to God as Creator & Sustainer of all life.
Castlewellan Holiday Week
Castlewellan Holiday Week will take place from the 2nd - 9th August 2025, celebrating its 40th year running.
The theme this year is “FORTY : Seeking his face, before his hand” with Speaker Charlotte Curran, Site Pastor of CFC East Belfast, and Joshua Russell as the Youth Speaker.
For more information and to register, click here
Refugee Week
This year the festival takes place from 16-22nd June 2025 and the theme is “Community as a Superpower”.
Read more here
Conference 2025
The two hundred and fifty sixth Conference of the Methodist Church in Ireland will take place from Thursday 5th - Saturday 7th June 2025.
Transformation Prayer Gathering
Seeking God for growth and renewal in the church throughout 2024/25.
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Belfast South and Dun Laoghaire Methodist churches present:
THE IMPACT OF LAUDATE SI AS A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Tuesday, 11th March
with Dr. Lorna Gold
Open to all. By Zoom, 7:30pm
For Zoom login information, contact: thinkingaloudseminar@icloud.com
A Missions Call & Challenges from India
with Dr. J.R. Rajan
Rajan is involved in missions in India since 1986, and now partners with the Vision-2030 movement which aims to see the 400,000 uncurched villages in India be reached with the gospel by 2030.
Come hear him share:
His testimony
How to engage in missions
An inspiring word
How everyone can be part of global missions locally
Soul Mates 2025 - IMYC
Soul Mates 2025
For more informatio visit:
irishmethodist.org/imyc-soul-mates
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Belfast South Methodist church presents:
THE REALITY OF ASSISTED DYING: UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Thursday 20th February
with Baroness Finlay
Open to all. By Zoom, 7:30pm
For Zoom login information, contact: thinkingaloudseminar@icloud.com
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Belfast South and Dun Laoghaire Methodist churches present:
THE CRISIS IN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE - THE ROLE OF LIBERATION THEOLOGY IN ANY PEACE PROCESS
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Tuesday, 18th February
with Dr. John Parkin
Open to all. By Zoom, 7:30pm
For Zoom login information, contact: thinkingaloudseminar@icloud.com
Transformation Prayer Gathering
Seeking God for growth and renewal in the church throughout 2024/25.
Overflow 2025 - IMYC
Overflow 2025
For more informatio visit:
irishmethodist.org/imyc-overflow
Soul Mates on Tour, Carrickfergus
Soul Mates continues to tour the country with two Praise Parties. There will be worship, speakers, games, fun, opportunities to discuss questions from the Soul Mates 2024 faith panel, and catching up with friends from Soul Mates.
Group registration will be required for catering purposes, so keep an eye on our socials about how your group can sign up.
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Belfast South and Dun Laoghaire Methodist churches present:
IS THERE AN IRISH THEOLOGY OF LIBERATION AND RECONCILIATION?
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Tuesday, 14th January
with Dr. Johnston McMaster
Open to all. By Zoom, 7:30pm
For Zoom login information, contact: thinkingaloudseminar@icloud.com
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Belfast South and Dun Laoghaire Methodist churches present:
TOWARD THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD: Peace Making - Feacle as a case study
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Tuesday, 26th NovemberGeoff Corry with Harold Jeffrey & David Gallagher
Open to all. By Zoom, 7:30-9:00pm. For Zoom login information, contact: thinkingaloudseminar@icloud.com
Soul Mates on Tour, Sligo
Soul Mates continues to tour the country with two Praise Parties. There will be worship, speakers, games, fun, opportunities to discuss questions from the Soul Mates 2024 faith panel, and catching up with friends from Soul Mates.
Group registration will be required for catering purposes, so keep an eye on our socials about how your group can sign up.
Transformation Prayer Gathering
Seeking God for growth and renewal in the church throughout 2024/25.
Autumn Soul 2024 - IMYC
Autumn Soul 2024
For more informatio visit:
irishmethodist.org/imyc-autumn-soul
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Belfast South and Dun Laoghaire Methodist churches present:
TOWARD THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD: The Israel-Palestine Conflict: Aspects of Transformation
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Tuesday, 22nd OctoberWith Gary Mason
Open to all. By Zoom, 7:30-9:00pm. For Zoom login information, contact: thinkingaloudseminar@icloud.com
Transformation Prayer Gathering
Seeking God for growth and renewal in the church throughout 2024/25.
Transformation Prayer Gathering
Seeking God for growth and renewal in the church throughout 2024/25.
Transformation Prayer Gathering
Seeking God for growth and renewal in the church throughout 2024/25.
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Belfast South and Dun Laoghaire Methodist churches present:
TOWARD THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD: Impoverished Communities - Political Choices?
Thinking Aloud Seminar
Tuesday, 24th September
With Clara Fitzpatrick
Open to all. By Zoom, 7:30-9:00pm.
For Zoom login information, contact: thinkingaloudseminar@icloud.com
International Day of Peace: A Celebration of Difference
(This event is promoted by Join the Dots Together Network)
All are welcome to St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast to share music from Iranian, Ukranian and Northern Ireland performers and reflections on living in Northern Ireland from a worldwide perspective. The evening will take place from 7-8.30pm and is organised by the Corrymeela Community, Beyond Skin and hosted by Belfast Cathedral. Doors open from 6.30pm.