Finding Community in Lockdown

Finding Community in Lockdown

I am not a charismatic or outgoing person. I don’t command attention when I step into a room; on the contrary, I run far away from it. I was initially grateful for the lockdown restrictions: I didn’t want to have to make small talk with strangers, and I certainly didn’t want anyone to distract me […]

Q&A

Physical Church Again – Q&A

With the recent update from the Irish Government, including specific guidelines for religious services, we will be returning to hybrid church with in-person and online church available from Sunday 16th May 2021. We are SUPER excited that after 5 months of not meeting physically for our church gatherings we can start to meet again. The key to living in […]

Covid Restrictions, The Prodigal Son(s) & Your Heart

Covid Restrictions, The Prodigal Son(s) & Your Heart

Rules…they bring out the worst in us don’t they?! Some of us love rules, they make us feel secure, they give us boundaries and they help us know if we’re ‘succeeding’ or ‘failing’. Some of us hate rules, they make us feel restricted, they stifle us and they remind us that we’re naturally suspicious of […]

Church Transitioning

Online church & transitioning to the ‘new normal’

The last three months have been unprecedented for all churches around the world. We have had to get used to ‘online church’ as we obey the government restrictions that have been put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19. These restrictions are now starting to be eased (see latest summary), so we are in […]

Be still and know that I am God

Be still and know that I am God

We’re living in unprecedented times where the lives of many people are under threat, our health service is stretched to capacity, our economy and job security are uncertain and the ‘normal way of life’ has been completely and utterly disrupted. If you’re anything like me you might be finding it hard to process and express […]

A Prayer in the Time of the Coronavirus

Prayers in the Time of the Coronavirus

by Emily by Maria Father God, Thank You for this time today, bringing us together. Thank you for the power of the Church and this strong, vibrant community. Thank You for your Presence with us today oh God, and Your deep, deep love for Your people. Father, thank You that You are the God of […]