Following recent disturbances in Northern Ireland, the Church Leaders Group (Ireland) has written an open letter to political leaders in Northern Ireland, the Governments of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and the European Union. ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God’ As Christian Church Leaders
Following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, The Most Revd John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland said: ‘With profound sympathy for Her Majesty the Queen, I wish to express my sincere condolences to her and her whole family on the death of His Royal
Reflections in Nehemiah Day 9 with Bishop David McClay, Nehemiah 3 – Rediscovering a missionary zeal. Click here to watch previous reflections.
Join Bishop David at Inch Abbey for a meditation on the Beatitudes.
The first in our Harvest series of three films with Bishop David, where we give thanks to God for the fruits of the Land, the Sea and the City. In this film we celebrate a Harvest of the Land in the farmlands of Dromore Diocese. With thanks to Revd Sam
The Joint Committee of Connor, Down and Dromore seeks to recruit a part–time Diocesan Administration Officer for the Diocese of Down and Dromore. The successful candidate will report to the Diocesan Secretary and be responsible for a range of administrative tasks which support the smooth running of the diocese and
The Diocese of Down and Dromore seeks to recruit a Diocesan Church Extension and Resource Officer. This is a new, full–time post based in Church House Belfast and reporting to the Bishop of Down and Dromore. The successful candidate will support the parishes of the diocese in their task of
Butterflies of Hope Competition which DDYC ran over the month of September was a community initiative aimed to be an encouragement to the whole church family to send out a message of blessing and hope to the community and beyond. As many of our ministries can connect again with local
‘Don’t miss this moment’ as we worship together and think biblically about the future with Peter Lynas at Bible Week 2020. We’re going to explore through the Book of Colossians the challenges and opportunities facing the church in this unique moment. Tuesday 1-Friday 4 September at 7.45 pm in Belfast
On Sunday 16 August and for the first time in at least 800 years, Nendrum Ancient Monastic site was the setting for a service of ordination. The Bishop of Down and Dromore, the Rt Revd David McClay, ordained two presbyters for ordained local ministry – Revd Rory Blake-Knox for Moneyreagh
Down and Dromore Online Alpha Course In these difficult times, where life has suddenly changed and the future looks more unclear why not join us to explore the big questions of life and faith? All from the comfort of your own home. Beginning on Monday 27 April at 7.30 pm,
Bishop David has invited us to set aside Saturday 25 April as a day to pray and fast with a focus on healing and evangelism. He also invites us to pray the Lord’s Prayer together with our neighbours at 8.00 pm that evening. Bishop David writes… Dear Friends One of
For the ten days from Ascension to Pentecost, Bishop David is calling the churches of Down and Dromore to a renewed focus on prayer for a spiritual harvest. He invites us to personal prayer and to join with others around the diocese in using the resources that we will make
Each day this week a different Parish from the diocese of Down and Dromore will lead our Holy Week services, please share and encourage others to watch each service. Monday of Holy Week from Christ Church, Kilkeel || Click here to view the service Tuesday of Holy Week from St Mary’s, Comber ||
As part of the Palm Sunday call to prayer for Ireland between 3–4.00 pm made by church leaders and para church leaders from across the island, Bishop David invites everyone with a connection to any of the churches in our diocese to do three things on Palm Sunday 5th April from 3.45
Bishop David is asking people to join him in praying daily for our land using this prayer from the Prayer Book. Almighty and merciful God, who in days of old didst give to this land the benediction of thy holy Church; Withdraw not, we pray thee, thy favour from us,
