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Belfast Central Mission Launch Support for Older People

14 May 2013

150 older people across Belfast are set to benefit from the roll out of the expanded Housing Support for Older People (HSOP) project across the city.

The project launched on 10 May 2013 by Belfast Lord Mayor Gavin Robinson, provided by Belfast Central Mission (BCM)  and funded by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, helps older people live independently in their own homes by offering services such as maintenance, safety and security, as well as other practical and emotional support. 

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MCI President condemns attack on PSNI

17 May 2013

The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev.Kenneth Lindsay has issued the following in the light of yesterday's gun attack on PSNI Officers:
 
"In a week when there was good news on the jobs front for Northern Ireland and within weeks of the G8 leaders meeting in Co. Fermanagh, today's attempt on the lives of PSNI Officers in West Belfast is a retrograde step. This attack was not only a callous attempt to undermine the police service, it showed a total disregard for those people living in the area."
 

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The Big Picture 2013 Winners

30 April 2013
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Every year the Methodist Newsletter and The World Development & Relief Committee (WDRC) of the Methodist Church in Ireland organise The Big Picture Photgraphic Competition. This year (2013) many fantastic pictures were entered from Methodists in Northern Ireland and throughout the world.

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ECO Congregation Road Show Report

30 April 2013
Fr Seán McDonagh SSC, Catherine Brennan SSL and Gavin Harte

The churches have a central role to play in helping us move towards a low-carbon society. That was the view of the keynote speakers Gavin Harte and Fr Seán McDonagh SSC  at Eco-Congregation Ireland’s recent 'Live Simply, Live Well' roadshow in Kilkenny.

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Bray Methodist Publish Rays of Light Book

19 April 2013

The Fund Raising Committee at Bray Methodist Church has compiled a book of Uplifting Stories, Talks, Poem, Songs and Quotations which have inspired and encouraged people over the years. Contributions include happiness, bravery, loneliness, inspiration, bereavement, unemployment, sadness, family, love or a simple observation. A wide variety of people have kindly supported the book: young and old, famous and infamous.    

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Damask Community Outreach Advice Service

12 April 2013

Offers confidential one-to-one advice and support on a broad range of issues and trained volunteers are available who can give advice on issues such as simple budgeting, benefits advice and back to work support.

The Advice Team can also refer enquirers to partner organisations including Debt Action NI, Storehouse, Cruse, Safe & Well Befriending and Horizons

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Bible Thoughts for Methodist Conference 2013

12 April 2013
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 “A people invited to follow...” is the theme of Conference this year (June 12 - 16). The Conference Planning Group appointed by the General Committee has prepared the the attached  Bible Notes as one resource that might be used for extended devotions at Church Council meetings; as a series of Bible Studies or for Sunday sermons.  A limited number are printed but you are free to download and copy for wider distribution.

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Clonakilty Methodist First to Receive Eco-Congregation Awards

4 April 2013

Clonakilty Methodist Church, Co Cork, has become the first church to receive two Eco-Congregation Ireland (ECI) awards in recognition of environmental achievements.

Since receiving ECI’s first ever award in 2008, the church has continued in its endeavours to become more eco-friendly, undertaking a wide variety of projects of an environmental nature within the local community as well as in the church building and ground.

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IF - Enough Food For Everyone Launch

24 January 2013

Wednesday 23 January 2013 saw the launch of the 'IF' campaign which is an inter-agency campaign on a similar scale to Make Poverty History.

Irish Methodists are joining with millions of others globally and supporting the 'IF' campaign which claims that there is enough food for everyone IF certain actions are taken by policy makers:

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Methodist President welcomes appointment of Coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh

21 January 2013

With other Church leaders the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev Kenneth Lindsay, welcomes the appointment of Mgr Eamon Martin as Coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh.

"His time as Executive Secretary to the Irish Episcopal Conference has given him a working insight into the Irish Church while being the Administrator of the Diocese of Derry has provided him with the practical experience of leading a Diocese.  I pray God's blessing on him as he prepares for this new stage in his ministry."

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