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National Ploughing Championships 2024 Photos
MCI was present at the National Ploughing Championships last week (17th - 19th September) in Ratheniska, Co. Laois.
MCI at the National Ploughing Championship
MCI are at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois, from the 17th-19th September, 2024.
Season of Creation 2024
The Season for Creation (SOC)is celebrated from Sunday 1st September with a day of prayer for God’s creation and ends on the Friday 4th October 2024.
MCI sorry to learn of death of Archbishop Noel Treanor
The Methodist Church in Ireland is very sorry to learn of the death of Archbishop Noel Treanor.
MCI President responds to events surrounding anti-immigration protests
The Rev Dr John Alderdice, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland (MCI) has issued the following on behalf of the Church in relation to the events surrounding anti-immigration protests; calling for anyone planning to attend further protests or counter protests not to do so.
MCI appalled by the call for ‘anti-immigrant’ protests
The Methodist Church in Ireland is appalled by the call for ‘anti-immigrant’ protests planned across Northern Ireland on Saturday 3rd August.
Environmental Policy Available Now
The recent Conference of the Methodist Church in Ireland approved a revised Environmental Policy which is to be implemented by every Church Council in the Connexion, and applied, as far as possible, by all Departments.
Prayers for the UK General Election this week
The Church issued a statement last month in light of the upcoming elections in both jurisdictions. The following update from the Council on Social Responsibility reflects on the UK General Election.
A year of transformation…
Throughout 2024/25 the Discipleship Development Group will continue to help us as a Connexion, to focus on “…for the transformation of the world”, alongside the President’s theme.
Refugee Week 2024
This past week has been the annual Refugee Week. Church of Sanctuary has asked churches to mark this Sunday as Sanctuary Sunday.
MCI apologies for failures in pastoral care
At its annual Conference, the Methodist Church in Ireland has apologised unreservedly for failures in pastoral support and care.
Gaza Memorial
The Conference of the Methodist Church in Ireland has released the following memorial in response to the conflict in Gaza.
MCI President statement on upcoming elections
With elections taking place this week in the Republic of Ireland, and in the coming weeks in Northern Ireland, I want to take this opportunity to highlight our Church's commitment to engage well with the democratic processes available to us.
Darling Street abseilers raising funds for renovation work
Nine members of the Darling Street Methodist congregation will abseil down the Europa Hotel in Belfast on Sunday 16 June.
New President of the Methodist Church in Ireland
The Rev Dr John Alderdice will be installed as President during the opening service of the 255th Conference of the Methodist Church in Ireland taking place this year at Assembly Buildings in Belfast from Wednesday 5th – Saturday 8th June.
East Belfast Minister walking one million steps in May
During the month of May, the Rev Brian Anderson, minster of East Belfast Mission is taking on a walking challenge to raise vital funds for two of EBM’s projects.
CSR - Local Council & European Elections on 7th June
CSR has produced a document to help Methodists, and any Christian, to be alert to their social responsibility while candidates seek votes in the upcoming elections on June 7th, 2024.
The TRC ‘heartened’ by Court of Appeal Judgement
Following the ruling by the Court of Appeal yesterday, with regards to the provision of collective worship in Northern Ireland's primary schools, the Transferor Representatives’ Council has said that it was 'heartened by the Court’s view that there was no breach of the relevant Protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights'.
MCI statement on recently approved Migration and Asylum Pact
The Methodist Church in Ireland is concerned about the recently approved Migration and Asylum Pact.
MCI supports call for ceasefire
MCI supports the call from the Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) for all violence to be brought to an immediate and complete end and for a comprehensive ceasefire to be reached.
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