Thinking Allowed about Gay and Lesbian Persons in our Churches

A sermon given by the Revd. Mervyn Kingston, at the Chapel, Trinity College Dublin on Sunday 8th February 2009.

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Belfast Gay Pride Service 2009

IDAHO Day services held in cathedrals at Cork and Dublin

The Bishop of Cork, the Rt. Revd. Paul Colton took part in the IDAHO DAY service at St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral Cork last Sunday (17th May) to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, which was arranged by the Christian pro-gay group Changing Attitude Ireland. Also taking part were the Very Rev. Nigel Dunne, Dean of Cork, Dr Richard O’Leary of Changing Attitude Ireland and Ms Dolores Mannion who gave the address at the service. [Continue Reading]

BBC News: Church holds landmark gay service

It is the oldest church in Belfast but it broke new ground at the weekend with its defence of gay people. A service to mark International Day Against Homophobia was held at St George’s Church of Ireland Church. The theme was “Don’t Throw Stones” and organisers said it was an important step in protecting the interests of Northern Ireland’s gay community. [Continue Reading]