David Norris is an Irish scholar, independent Senator, and gay and civil rights activist. He was the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in Ireland and had been serving in Seanad Éireann since 1987. A founder of the Campaign for Homosexual Law Reform, he is also a prominent member of the Church of Ireland. [Continue Reading]
New CAI Lapel Pin
March 16, 2019
We’re delighted to launch our new lapel pin. We hope that this will not only help us to spot friends and fellow members at various events but also spark interest in others to learn more about CAI and the work we do. Based on our new logo launched a few years ago, these quality pins can be purchased at any of our events for just €2/£2 or by contacting the Membership Secretary. If ordering through the post please add €/£1.70 P&P. [Continue Reading]
CAI General Synod 2019 Lunchtime Fringe Event 17.5.19
March 15, 2019
CAI is pleased to announce that its annual General Synod lunchtime fringe event, for 2019 will have, as its guest speaker, the broadcaster, soldier turned peacemaker and Church or Ireland priest, the Revd Andrew Rawding, rector of the Coalisland group of Parishes. Fri 17th May 2019 @ 1 PM, The Millennium Forum, L’derry. [Continue Reading]
REPORT AGM 2019 CORK
March 14, 2019
Bishop Paul Colton, addressing members of Changing Attitude Ireland at the group’s AGM at St Anne’s Shandon on Saturday March 2nd, noted the Church of Ireland’s lack of progress towards establishing equal respect and affirmation for LGBT+ Christians in the Church and expressed his personal shame that in his 20 years as a member of the House of Bishops he had been unable to effect any noticeable change, given the diversity of convictions in the higher echelons of the C of I. [Continue Reading]
