The Church of Ireland’s National Cathedral has unveiled its schedule for THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. The day’s events will commence with the Eucharist at 09:15 in the Lady Chapel. The Cathedral Choir will then take the stage to perform CHORAL MATINS at 11:15, featuring songs and responses led by Smith and Stanford in C. Following the morning performances, a sermon will be delivered by The Venerable G.V. Wharton, a learned theologian holding a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and a Master’s degree in Philosophy and currently the Prebendary of Dunlavin. At 15:15, the Cathedral will once again resonate with the sounds of music as the Cathedral Choir, in partnership with the Past Choristers Association, perform a choral evensong with compositions from Clucas, Stanford in Bb and Bairstow.
On weekdays, starting from Monday, worshippers can attend SUND MATINS beginning at 09.00 and CHORAL EVENSONG at 17:30. The Eucharist can be attended at 11:05 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Further details can be found at the cathedral’s website www.stpatrickscathedral.ie.
In other Church of Ireland news, St Audoen Cornmarket will starting the day with bell ringing at 9:30, followed by the Eucharist with hymns and Anglican chants during every Sunday’s service.
Over at St Catherine St James Donore Avenue, the Nineteenth Sunday Eucharist, complemented by the choristers from St Patrick’s Cathedral, will take place at 11:30. This will be followed by refreshments.
In Presbyterian news, the Christian faith embodied by The Presbyterian Church is founded on the ideologies of Reformed; majorly emphasizing on the sovereignty of God, Christ’s Kingship, and the fundamental importance of the Bible. Together, they have a strong network of congregations scattered all across Ireland. Details about the church and congregation can be found on www.presbyterianireland.org.
A new thought-provoking mural addressing the issue of homelessness has been revealed in Dublin’s Temple Bar quarters.
Inexplicably, Northern Lights sightings in Ireland have increased, posing the question: why are they appearing more frequently and when can we anticipate their next appearance?
In real estate news, an interesting comparison is drawn to what kind of property is attainable for €260,000 in various countries such as France, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, as well as Kilkenny in Ireland.
In the world of film reviews, Cate Blanchett and Alfonso Cuarón’s work in “Disclaimer” falls disappointingly short, with critics deeming it unworthy of their prodigious talents.
Subsequently, various Presbyterian Churches in the Dublin City and County area have been highlighted. The Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church, situated at the crossroads of Earlsfort Terrace and Adelaide Road, invites the community every Sunday at 11am, whether physically or virtually. To find out more, check their website or visit the church, now spearheaded by Rev Dr Colin Dickson following Rev Dr Sam Mawhinney’s tenure as Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
A little further along the Northside, the Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church, conspicuously located opposite Clontarf Road DART Station, and pastored by Rev Lorraine Ritchie, similarly welcomes all for its 11am Sunday Service.
Switching back to the County, the Donabate and Balbriggan Presbyterian Churches extend an invitation to services held at Donabate and Portrane Community Centre at 10:30am and Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre at 4:30pm. Rev Andy Carroll presides and you can find directions and more information on their website.
By the coast, the Dún Laoghaire Presbyterian Church at York Road holds an 11am service under Rev Clarke Deering. For streamed services, updates, and additional details, you can visit their website or Facebook page.
Lastly, the Findlaters (Abbey Presbyterian Church) located at the heart of Dublin City at Parnell Square also holds an 11am service, conducted by Rev Alan Boal. The congregation is welcomed for communion on the first Sunday of every month and to find out more, you can head over to their website.
The services at Howth and Malahide Presbyterian Church in Co. Dublin open their doors at 10am in Malahide and 11:45am in Howth. Led by Rev Alastair Dunlop, the place is open to every individual wishing to partake in the sharing of the Good News of Lord Jesus Christ, along with child-centred programmes during the service and post-service refreshments. More details can be found on their website: www.hmpchurch.org.
The Lucan Presbyterian Church, also in Co. Dublin, located on Main Street of Lucan Village, conducts its service at 11am. This rapidly growing Christian family consists of members from varied church backgrounds and countries. Any person considering visiting the Church, despite their age, past experiences or previous church affiliations, is welcome. Further in-depth information can be fetched from http://www.lpc.ie.
Meanwhile, in Co. Kildare, the Maynooth Presbyterian Church, often referred to as the Maynooth Community Church by locals, gathers for worship at the Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Sundays at 10:30am. The first Sunday of every month is dedicated to celebrating the Lord’s Supper (Communion), led by Rev Keith McCrory. Besides offering free parking in the underground lot, the church is located on the 1st Floor. Additional information is available at http://maynoothcc.org.
The Naas Presbyterian Church in Co. Kildare conducts its service an 11am with preacher Mr Tom Dowling from Kilkenny Presbyterian, bieng in charge. The area offers child-friendly programmes during the service and serves tea and coffee once the service concludes. Their presence is hard to miss as the building lies opposite the post office and town hall, with a great view of South Main Street. Further details can be traced back to their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NaasPCI.
Lastly, St Andrews Church in Blackrock, Co. Dublin holds its traditional service of prayer and praise featuring modern Bible-based preaching, Sundays at 9:45am. The service also includes a creche and Junior Church for children and young people from ages 5 to 15 years old. They can be visited at https://standrewschurchblackrock.ie, and are led by Rev Andrew Gill.
St Andrews Church, situated on the intersection of Eglinton Road and Quinsborough Road in Bray, Co. Wicklow provides an opportunity for the congregation to glorify God through worship and service. Traditional prayer and praise services infused with modern, Bible-oriented preaching are held at 11.30am every Sunday. The church caters to families with a creche and Sunday School available for children. All are welcome. For further information visit the website at standrewschurchbray.com. Rev. Andrew Gill is at the helm.
A subsection about the Methodist Church in Ireland – This church is a gathering of individuals, united by God’s love, striving to wholly embrace their journey as Jesus’ disciples for the betterment of the world. Across Ireland, from the North to South and East to West, there are 212 Methodist churches. Explore https://irishmethodist.org to locate a church in proximity to you.
In Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin, there is a Methodist Church located on Northumberland Avenue. The Sunday service begins at 11am and can also be accessed online at www.dlmc.org.
Insights into the Religious Society of Friends – Quaker Meetings occur in different locations throughout Ireland. The society encourages you to participate in their Meetings for Worship. You will be warmly received and inquiries are invited. Rendezvous details can be found on their website: https://quakers-in-ireland.ie/map-of-quaker-meetings-worship-groups/