A pastoral challenge
In the light of VOX magazine’s recent research into racism and inclusion, Declan McSweeney challenges churches to care for the needs of mixed-race couples.
The Great Story & the Great Commission
Theologian Dr Chris Wright spoke (in-person and on-line) at an event hosted by the Irish Bible Institute together with the Langham Partnership and the Irish Mission Agencies Partnership (iMAP) in March.
Creation Care Conference
The Church of Ireland is hosting a conference on Creation Care featuring leading theologians and practitioners on 8 April in Newry, Co Down.
Helping Ukraine
How can we help the people of Ukraine? Here VOX brings you information about appeals from trusted Christian charities in Ireland.
Jeffers of Bandon
A new book traces the history of a Christian family business in west Cork.
Ending Violence Against Women
This afternoon I joined 70 people from my community at a vigil in memory of Aisling Murphy, the young woman murdered in Tullamore this week. I’m sick to the heart as I think of what this young woman suffered and the devastation of her family and friends. But as I pray for all those affected, I’m also crying out for the Church to move beyond being ‘shocked’ by these events…
The Open Secret of Advent
On World AIDS Day 2021, Richard Carson from ACET Ireland ponders the first day of Advent and the realities of the world’s other pandemic.
Anti-Slavery Day
In this guest blog for anti-slavery day, International Justice Mission calls on Christians to listen to the voices of survivors.
One in Christ: Demonstrating Love
Pastor Amos Ngugi from Acts of Compassion Ministry in Dublin runs a drop in centre for migrants and asylum seekers and co-ordinates the Ethnic Policing Forum. Connecting with a wide range of different nationalities, Pastor Amos has seen fear and isolation as some of the biggest issues.
One in Christ: Help us to Breathe
“No one is born racist, we are all born into this world with a clean slate. Racism is learned and can also be unlearned.” Pastor Caleb Adewunmi continues our series exploring race and racism.
One in Christ: The Offence of Racism
Here Pastor Yvon Luky, the Coordinator of the Platform of French Speaking Churches in Ireland [PEFI] reflects on the impact of racism in any society.
One in Christ: Citizens of Heaven
“When we can really love one another as the family of God, then the church becomes God’s instrument in Ireland to show what true unity, true racial cohesion looks like today.” Pastor Gerard Chimbganga begins our topical new series by considering what it means to be Citizens of Heaven.
Day Thirty-One: County Carlow
On the final day of the tour, we visit Carlow where one local church has had some great news this weekend!
Day Thirty: County Laois
“It is so easy to get caught up the busyness, the complexity and the chaos and not to take time to know God and take delight in Him.” For part two of our blog for the penultimate date of our Finding Faith Tour, we visit Portlaoise!
Day Thirty: County Longford
For the first of two blogs on day 30, we visit County Longford to hear about a ministry the is seeking to break new ground!
Day Twenty-Nine: County Fermanagh
Across Ireland, there are many churches that serve groups of people who have come here to live and work. One of those is the Russian-speaking church in Enniskillen.
Day Twenty-Eight: County Leitrim
One of Ireland’s newest churches is in Carrick-on-Shannon in Leitrim. I caught up with Pastor Jeremy Burke from Lakeland Elim Church to find out more.
Day Twenty-Seven: County Wexford
Walking by faith and trusting God has been the theme of the last 30 years for Paul and Cathy Phillips in Wexford town. Here’s a taste of their journey with Wexford Christian Community Church.
Day Twenty-Six: County Clare
In County Clare, we meet church members whose lives have been transformed by encountering Jesus!
Day Twenty-Five: County Kilkenny
“I have the greatest peace because I know He is in control. The safest place to be is at the centre of God’s will.” On Day 25, we meet Kieran Ryan in Kilkenny.