The Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop Alan Harper will preside at a special conference on March 9-10 which will discuss the vexed question of same-sex relationships. Already the debate is in full flow and this week the pro-gay group Changing Attitude Ireland published a book, ‘Moving Forward Together; Homosexuality and the Church of Ireland’. [Continue Reading]
Photo: Launch of the book “Moving Forward Together: Homosexuality and the Church of Ireland”
7 February 2012
The Ven Gordon Linney, Dr Richard O’Leary, Lady Brenda Sheil and Canon Ginnie Kennerley at the launch of the book “Moving Forward Together: Homosexuality and the Church of Ireland”. [Continue Reading]
Canon Ginnie Kennerley’s sermon on Epiphany
15 January 2012
Epiphany – as no doubt you all know – means “appearing” or “revelation”. And today‟s readings help us to reflect on the revelation, the appearing, of Jesus the Messiah, the Word of God in human form, in Galilee two thousand years ago; and as our Lord, our example and the shining light of our lives, in today‟s world. [Continue Reading]
Methodist Church in Ireland: E.4 Marriage, sexual relationships and sexuality
1 January 2012
We recognise the family as the primary unit in society and all possible encouragement is given to ministers and congregations to support and strengthen family life. Marriage is a relationship, intended as permanent, between one man and one woman within which sexual intercourse establishes a unique intimacy. [Continue Reading]
