Michael Harvey, Co–ordinator for Back to Church Sunday UK and Ireland, will be in Ireland 28 February – 2 March at the invitation of the Church of Ireland Council for Mission.
In 2011 over ninety Church of Ireland parishes signed up for the initiative and recorded a combined increase in attendance of over 3000 people. Michael Harvey spoke at the 2011 General Synod Mission Event to common acclaim and will be back to help churches get the most out of Back to Church Sunday 2012.
Wednesday 29 February
11:30am at Seagoe Parish Centre, Portadown
8:00pm All Saints Parish Church, University Street, Belfast
Thursday March 1
Kill o’ the Grange Parish Centre, Blackrock, at 11am.
What is the content of the meetings? Hear some of the experiences of churches that have taken part and get top tips about how to gear up your parish for participation.
Who are the events for? The meetings will be equally suitable for any church member wanting to find out what participation in Back to Church Sunday involves or for those who have already taken part and are keen to build on the experience. There are events in other dioceses. CNI does not have information regarding these – see contact below.
Where can we find more information? Revd Paul Hoey, secretary of the Mission Council, will be glad to help. He can be contacted on (UK) 02866 329655, (RI) 0749192811 or at dphoey@btinternet.com.