Statement from the Chairperson – Canon Kevin O’Brien on the recent visit of Bishop Bonnie A. Perry to Dublin. The visit of Bishop Bonnie Perry to Dublin Pride, to lead worship and a workshop at Christ Church Cathedral from Friday 13 June to Sunday 15 June was a milestone in the life of Changing Attitude […]
“If it was good enough for Jesus, then it is good enough for us” – Pride Evensong
15 June 2025
By Lynn Glanville, DCO – Dublin and Glendalough “If it was good enough for Jesus, then it is good enough for us” was the message from Bishop Bonnie Perry at a special service of Evensong to mark Pride in Dublin on Friday evening (13 June). Bishop Perry, who is XI Bishop of the Diocese of […]
Pride 2025 at Christ Church Cathedral Dublin
23 May 2025
Now in its fourth year, the pride service is organised in partnership with Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. We are delighted to welcome everyone to the service which will be held at 6:30pm on Friday 13 June 2025. This year’s service features The Rt Revd Dr Bonnie A. Perry, Bishop of Michigan in The Episcopal Church […]
Its Vivid Dangers: the ordinary work of the gospel in hard times
5 May 2025
Join us at our annual Church of Ireland General Synod fringe event, to which we are delighted to welcome our speaker, Dr Katherine Meyer. What happens in the re-telling of a known story, a story with a felt ending and lived consequences? In this companionable workshop, Dr Katherine P Meyer will invite exploration into one […]
Fr Kevin O’Brien to take over as Interim Chairperson of Changing Attitude Ireland
23 February 2025
Fr Kevin O’Brien to take over as Interim Chairperson of Changing Attitude Ireland as Mark Bowyer steps down. Sincerest thanks from the CAI Committee to Mark for his commitment and energy as Chairperson. We are delighted Mark will continue as a member of the committee. From Mark Bowyer: Being elected Chairperson, in March 2023, was […]
Changing Attitude Ireland Lapel Pin
1 February 2025
Our lapel pins, launched in 2019, are available to order! Based on our logo, these quality pins can be purchased at any of our events for just €4 or by contacting the Membership Secretary. Once we have your details, we will confirm the amount (including postage) and how to pay. [Continue Reading]
Welcome to the United Parishes of Malahide, Portmarnock and St Doulagh’s
18 January 2025
Changing Attitude Ireland welcomes the Church of Ireland, United Parishes of Malahide, Portmarnock and St Doulagh’s (Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough) to the growing community of Open and Welcoming Congregations, welcoming and including LGBTQIA+ people and their families fully in every part of our Church life.The select vestries recently adopted the Open and Welcoming Congregations […]
Welcome to Celbridge and Straffan with Newcastle-Lyons!
17 November 2024
Changing Attitude Ireland welcomes the Parish of Celbridge and Straffan with Newcastle-Lyons to the growing community of Open and Welcoming Congregations, welcoming and including LGBTQIA+ people and their families fully in every part of our Church life. Both of the select vestries recently adopted the Open and Welcoming Congregations Charter and this Sunday it was […]
Former Irish President Welcomed as new Ecumenical Patron of Changing Attitude Ireland at Pride Evensong
2 July 2024
At a Pride Evensong in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on June 30th, former President of Ireland Dr Mary McAleese was welcomed as the new Ecumenical Patron of Changing Attitude Ireland (CAI). The service was celebrated by CAI Patron, the Rt Revd Trevor Williams and sung by the Cathedral Choir. [Continue Reading]
A lot to celebrate but more to do: Changing Attitude Ireland leads first Pride Service in Christ Cathedral Dublin as new patron is introduced
9 July 2023
There is a reluctance within the Church community to hear from the LGBTQ+ community because listening opens the possibility of change and change demands taking a risk, according to the newly introduced patron of Changing Attitude Ireland, the Right Revd Trevor Williams. The retired Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe was speaking at the first Pride service in Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin on Sunday 25 June 2023. [Continue Reading]
