Hundreds of people gathered at the War Memorial in the centre of Londonderry, this morning, for a service and Act of Remembrance to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives for freedom in the two World Wars and in other, more recent, conflicts. This morning’s Service – under a benign autumn sky – was led by…
The Bishop of Kondoa in Tanzania has thanked people here for the warmth of their welcome during his week-long visit to the Northwest to initiate a five-year mission link between his diocese and the Diocese of Derry & Raphoe. Most Rev Dr Given Gaula was speaking in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Raphoe where he preached…
The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe has signed a partnership agreement with the Anglican Diocese of Kondoa in Tanzania that could see individuals or groups from both dioceses visiting one another over the next five years to witness and share in work for the Kingdom and supporting one another through prayer, resources and skilled personnel….
Delegates at Diocesan Synod ’24 were given a glimpse of the challenges facing Church – through falling numbers and looming clerical retirements – when [on Wednesday 23rd October 2024] the two Archdeacons updated them on the Diocesan Council’s work on the Diocesan Review announced a year ago. The Archdeacon of Derry, Venerable Robert Miller, reminded…
Bishop Andrew Forster has told delegates at the Derry & Raphoe Diocesan Synod that he has no intention of closing any parish church in the Diocese. His assurance came in his Presidential Address to the 2024 Synod, on Wednesday 23rd October, during which he announced a new partnership – a five-year companion link – with…
Around 500 pupils from more than 30 schools crowded into Ramelton Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 24th September for the annual County Donegal Schools’ Service. The organisers of this year’s event – for schools under Church of Ireland or Presbyterian Church patronage – chose the exhortation ‘Make a Difference’ as its theme. The huge congregation, comprising…
Members of MU branches from across the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe were in Limavady on Sunday 22nd September 2024 for MU’s Diocesan Festival Service, which was held in Christ Church, Drumachose. Among those in the congregation were the Provincial President-elect, Kay Clarke (who takes up office in January); Diocesan MU President, Jacqui Armstrong; one…
Sunday 15th September 2024 was a red letter day for one group of parishioners in East Donegal as they celebrated the 200th anniversary of their beloved church, St Ninian’s, in Convoy. It was an occasion to savour, with Bishop Andrew Forster joining the congregation to preach the sermon and three former rectors, Rev Peter Wilson,…
Parishioners and friends of All Saints’ Clooney gathered in church on Sunday 15th November 2024 to see one of their own members, Bobby Keys, commissioned as a Diocesan Lay Reader by Rt Rev Andrew Forster, at a service led by the parish’s recently ordained Curate, Rev Mel Niblock. Bobby has been a lifelong member of…
There was a tremendous outpouring of affection – and not a few tears – in All Saints Newtowncunningham on Sunday 1st September 2024 as the parishioners of the Taughboyne Group gathered to bid farewell to Rev Canon David Crooks, who retired as their rector after 40 years’ faithful service. The church was packed to overflowing…
