20th Anniversary of Toddler Group in Cork Church of Ireland Parish

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Saturday 9th February Carrigrohane Union of Parishes  celebrated  20 years of the Toddler group in Blarney with an amazing celebration with guests from near and far including  the Rev Francis and Julie Rutledge and the Rev Ruth Jackson Noble.

20th Birthday Cake for the Toddler Group

This community initiative was the first by the parish in Blarney when the church building was refurbished. 

Celebrating 20 years of the Group

Now it is used nearly every day of the week by church and community groups, and is proving to be a great blessing for the community.

Ruth Hockey with flowers

The parish thanked especially the leaders over the years, not least Ruth Hockey whose dream it was to establish the group in the area.

The toddler group

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‘Mental Health Training for Working with Children’ in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Cork, Cloyne and Ross Children’s Ministry Group organised a workshop on the subject of ‘Mental Health Training for Working with Children’ which was held in Northridge House, St Luke’s Mahon on 9th February. 

Tom Tait

Led by Tom Tate (www.whymind.ie) the Workshop was a timely discussion around the mental health needs of children – How do we ensure we create a caring, safe and welcoming environment in our ministries for children who may suffer from issues around their mental health while at the same time, understand the responsibility we hold as caregivers in our ministries relating to these issues, and identifying the time to pass on concerns we may have?

Some of those who attended the training morning about children and mental health.

It was a  most informative and useful session attended by clergy and lay workers.

The Rev. Elaine Murray and the Rev. Sarah Marry, two of the members of the Children’s Ministry Group in Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

 

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Cork, Cloyne and Ross Guild of Lay Ministry meets with Precentor of Durham Cathedral

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Saturday 9th February, the Guild of Lay Ministry of the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross met in St Lappan’s Church, Little Island, County Cork.  The meeting began with a celebration of the Eucharist which was celebrated by the Chaplain of the Guild, the Rev. Paul Arbuthnot.

After the Eucharist, Canon Michael Hampel, Vice Dean and Precentor of Durham Cathedral led the guild in a workshop on leading public worship.  Canon Hampel spoke of his experiences of leading worship throughout his ministry, and encouraged the Guild to lead worship with both authority and warmth, as well with solemnity and joy.

Canon Michael Hampel addresses the Guild of Lay Ministry .

He also spoke of the need to lead worship with confidence, but in an engaging fashion.
The morning concluded with a hearty lunch at Cork Golf Club. The next day, Canon Hampel was the guest preacher at the Sunday services in Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes.

Some of the members of the Guild of Lay Ministry of Cork, Cloyne and Ross at St Lappan’s Church, Little Island with Canon Michael Hampel

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Peter Gets Midleton College Singing!

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Peter Stobart, Director of the Cork Diocesan Church Music Scheme was the guest at Midleton College on Monday 11th February.

Peter Stobart with 1st year students

He came to put first and second year students through their hymn singing paces. His energetic style and infectious enthusiasm soon got even the most reluctant students joining in.

Great singing from 2nd years

Hymn singing in assembly is an integral part of almost every day at Midleton College, and has even been known to happen at rugby matches!  However, sometimes students can be self conscious about singing and Peter’s visit allowed them to lose their shyness and join in with gusto.

The Rev. Andrew Orr, Midleton College chaplain, said:

It was a pleasure to have Peter with us and see how quickly he was able improve our singing.  We look forward to even more energetic participation at assembly and to having Peter back to practice with older years

Peter enthuses the 2nd years!

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Cobh and Glanmire Concert Series Supports Local Charities in Cork

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday 3rd February, the Church of Ireland Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes, County Cork, presented a cheque for €500 to Vivienne O’Mahony of the Cork Simon Community.

The money was raised at a recent concert which was held in St Mary and All Saints’, Church, Glanmire, as a part of the parish’s Winter Concert Series.

The concert featured the Carrigtwohill Gospel Choir and the choir from St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Riverstown (Glanmire). The parish has an excellent relationship with both groups and this was a wonderful opportunity to further strengthen these links.

The concert series also features young talent drawn from the local Cork ETB School of Music in Glanmire and Ballincollig. They are an opportunity for the young performers to make their concert debuts in a relaxed and appreciative atmosphere.

The final concert in this series will be held on Friday 1st March at 8pm in St Mary and All Saints’, Glanmire, where a retiring collection will be held in aid of the Glanmire branch of St Vincent de Paul.

The Rector of Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes, The Revd Paul Arbuthnot, together with representatives of the parish and wider community, presents a cheque to Vivienne O’Mahony of the Cork Simon Community.

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