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"Let the Church Declare and Display Christ Together" - The fourth Lausanne Congress has begun in Seoul-Incheon, South Korean gathering 5,000 leaders from over 200 countries around the world including participants from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Read the first of a series of updates from VOX magazine at this pivotal moment for the global church. https://www.vox.ie/001/2024/9/22/0kj3v6xzb3466yfmkioegn2gypqhcr
“By being part of this project Espérance is now able to offer her children a more healthy, safe and secure life and an education.” Hear about Team Hope’s work in Burundi
Jenny Smith from CMS Ireland reflects on what we can learn from mission partners around the world as we face unrest and disruption here.
“How do you remain hopeful when all around is war, injustice and death?” Tearfund Ireland CEO ponders disappointment and resilience in this month’s guest blog.
“We gather to solve problems that we can't solve on our own.” Anne from Praxis talks about the importance of gatherings and connection.
“We gather to solve problems that we can't solve on our own.” Anne from Praxis talks about the importance of gatherings and connection
"To effectively combat racism at a local level, it is vital for all the churches, including those with a majority immigrant membership (such as the Orthodox and some Pentecostal churches) to work together on such issues, regardless of what other differences they may have." - journalist Declan McSweeney considers the rise of the far-right following elections in Ireland and the UK.
“To effectively combat racism at a local level, it is vital for all the churches, including those with a majority immigrant membership (such as the Orthodox and some Pentecostal churches) to work together on such issues, regardless of what other differences they may have.” Journalist Declan McSw...
Eco Congregation Ireland (ECI) is delighted to launch a new small grant scheme for churches and congregations.
Eco Congregation Ireland (ECI) is delighted to launch a new small grant scheme for churches and congregations.
Thirty years on, Team Hope is helping survivors of the genocide.
Thirty years on, Team Hope’s partner organisation in Rwanda is helping people to break the cycle of trauma.
In this month's guest blog, Tearfund Ireland CEO Sean Copeland reflects on justice and wisdom. www.vox.ie/vox-blog/2024/6/13/wisdom-amp-justice
Tearfund CEO Sean Copeland reflect on lessons learnt during a recent trip to Rwanda. “What has taken place that would enable the transformation of a nation in less than 30 years?” Tearfund Ireland
Tearfund CEO Sean Copeland reflect on lessons learnt during a recent trip to Rwanda. “What has taken place that would enable the transformation of a nation in less than 30 years?”
"In Belfast City Centre Chaplaincy, we have from the beginning set-out firstly to build relationships with people in the city who have no connection with a Church." We begin our new Mission series, in partnership with Praxis, with an article from Rev. Andrew R. Irvine, who is the Lead Chaplain with Belfast City Centre Chaplaincy.
Rev Andrew Irvine describes the work of city centre chaplains in Belfast building relationships with people who have no connection with Church.
Sean Copeland ponders "wisdom" in this month's guest blog.
Sean Copeland ponders the paradox of wisdom for this month’s guest blog.
"Have you ever travelled outside your comfort zone and learnt something new about God and his Church in the process?" asks Gillian Maganda from CMS Ireland Ireland. She shares how a trip to Egypt was life changing for two theological students.
A visit to Egypt was life change for two theological students as they learnt vital lessons from the global church.
Team Hope's new borehole in South East Kenya is changing the lives of children and their communities. Read this good news story here.
Team Hope’s new borehole in South East Kenya is changing the lives of children and their communities.
The Alpha Ireland Conference 02 March 2024 Book Your Tickets Come together to celebrate our shared Calling to One Hope as Christians in Ireland Take the opportunity to network with mission-minded Christians from all corners of the island. Be captivated by amazing stories of how God is actively movin...
"But we see Jesus..." Sean Copeland, CEO of Tearfund Ireland reflects on how we respond to a trouble world in this month’s guest blog for VOX. Tearfund Ireland
Sean Copeland, CEO of Tearfund Ireland reflects on how we respond to a trouble world in this month’s guest blog for VOX.
Living Ireland and the UK, issues like trafficking and modern slavery can seem distant. But abuse is often fuelled by demand for live-streamed content here. Mission Freedom Ijmuk
Living Ireland and the UK, issues like trafficking and modern slavery can seem distant. But abuse is often fuelled by demand for live-streamed content here.
What is mission? Is mission only for missionaries? Am I a missionary? Langham Partnership Global Ambassador Chris Wright will explore these questions at two free workshops (Belfast and Dublin) in February.
Chris Wright will be the speaker for two important seminars exploring mission in February.
What do young adults think about faith and life? What matters to the under 40s in Ireland? What do you think about churches? And are your views on climate change? It is the last few days of our all-island survey (ends on 31 July) giving young adults the chance to have their say. Please share far and wide - all views welcome! Take the survey here:
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Last week of our important survey into the views of young adults on faith, life and climate change. Please share far and wide - all views welcome! Take the survey here: https://hubs.la/Q01YB7660
We have partnered with Praxis and VOX Magazine to understand where young adults are coming from, your experience, what matters to you, your thoughts on the changing climate and how this could shape the church in the future. Take the survey here: https://hubs.la/Q01YB7660
What do young adults really think about faith and life? Why are some passionate members of local churches while others have walked away? In our newest research study, VOX magazine in partnership with Praxis and Tearfund Ireland explores the opinions, concerns and experiences of the under 40s. Please spread the word and encourage as many people as possible to take part.
in partnership with Praxis and Tearfund Ireland, VOX has launched a “Young Adults ‘23” - hearing the voices of young people in Ireland.
"We are called to expose these injustices in our world for others to see and to also act. And we are called to take a long hard look at ourselves, our churches and our nations in the broad day light to expose where we are culpable, where our prejudices perpetrate conflict, where our compassion wears thin. May the unfolding of God’s light bring us understanding.." Linda Abwa from CMS Ireland reflects on the consequences of war.
“We are called to expose these injustices in our world … And we are called to take a long hard look at ourselves, our churches and our nations…” Linda Abwa reflects on the consequences of war
Looking forward to this tomorrow evening! Join us if you can.
☀️📚 SUMMER BOOKCLUB ☀️📚
Come hear from the author & chat with others in the summer bookclub! We'll meet on Zoom, July 5th, from 8pm. See you there!
Even if you haven't read the whole book, do join us to listen in.
👉🏼 Link to book & way to register: https://praxisteam.churchsuite.com/events/94dvjhpq
"At its simplest, the parable of the Good Samaritan illustrates the expectation that being a good neighbour is challenging, inconvenient, even risky. ... if this story illustrates neighbourly behaviour, then what does real love look like?!" Sean Copeland, CEO of Tearfund Ireland brings the second of his monthly guest blogs for VOX magazine.
Sean Copeland, CEO of Tearfund Ireland brings the second of his monthly guest blogs for VOX magazine.
“Who will speak up for the vulnerable children?” Looking at the work of Tearfund Ireland to address the needs of children around the world.
In this month’s article for Tearfund Ireland, Sean Copeland considers the charity’s focus on supporting vulnerable children.
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