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]
Canon Charles Kenny’s contribution from Bible Listening Day
16 November 2011
The article below is one of seven contributions, representing a variety of viewpoints, given at the “Bible Listening Day” organised by the Irish Peace Centres in November 2011. This is part of an effort both to take Scripture seriously and to engage in respectful evangelical dialogue. [Continue Reading]
Film: Pride in our City
3 November 2011
This short film, produced locally in Derry, takes a look at Derry’s 2011 Gay Pride Festival and uses it to present a snapshot of the gay community in the North West of Ireland in the run up to the city’s tenure as UK City of Culture in 2013. Published as part of the Sharing Stories project, a cross-border community film project. [Continue Reading]
