Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing: The Dock

nomadicThis week Fr Martin Magill returned to the Titanic Quarter for the monthly service on board The Nomadic, which focused on the themes of class and equality. It was also a celebration for the first year of the Nomadic being … Read more...

Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing: Rosemary Presbyterian

rosemary prayerThis week Fr Martin Magill returned to Rosemary Presbyterian Church in North Belfast, where he became reacquainted with old friends and heard about an intriguing new ecumenical prayer initiative.

Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing: Rosemary Presbyterian Church

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To Vote is a Privilege; To Vote has Dilemmas: Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing at Fitzroy Presbyterian with Brett Lockhart and Fr Tim Bartlett

lockhart bartlettThis week for his ecumenical tithing Fr Martin Magill attended – and helped to organise – a Sunday evening event at Fitzroy Presbyterian, “To Vote is a Privilege; To Vote has Dilemmas” with Brett Lockhart QC and Fr Tim Bartlett.   … Read more...

Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing: Shankill Methodist – Q&A with Rev Heather Morris

shankill methodistThis week Fr Martin Magill practised his ecumenical tithing at Shankill Methodist, a congregation he had not visited for some time. The congregation offered Fr Magill a warm welcome and let him know he had been missed. The service included … Read more...

Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing: Good News from Belfast in The Dock Church

dockmonthlyThis week Fr Martin Magill returned to the Dock Church’s monthly meeting on board the Nomadic in the Titanic Quarter. The service was a celebration of the ‘good news’ coming from Belfast, providing hope for what can happen with a … Read more...

Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing: Retirement of Rev Norman Hamilton at Ballysillan Presbyterian

NormanHamiltonThis week Fr Martin Magill’s ecumenical tithing took him to Ballysillan Presbyterian Church, where he attended a special service marking the retirement of Rev Norman Hamilton. Rev Hamilton served as Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 2010-2011 and … Read more...

Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing: St Anne’s Cathedral

photo(6)This week Fr Martin Magill returned to St Anne’s Cathedral for an early morning Palm Sunday service. In his account, I am struck by the breadth of people who were prayed for during the service, as well as Fr Magill’s … Read more...

Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing: Rev Heather Morris at CFC

Heather_Morris_Podcast_Icon.001This week Fr Martin Magill crossed town to visit the Christian Fellowship Church (CFC) in East Belfast, where Rev Heather Morris, President of the Methodist Church, was the guest speaker.

Fr Magill describes a powerful service which included reflections on … Read more...

Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing: Choral Evensong in St George’s, High Street

stgeorgesbelfastThis Sunday Fr Martin Magill visited choral evensong at St George’s, High Street, for his ecumenical tithing. He describes a restful and moving service where he had a chance to renew an old acquaintance.

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Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing: St Bartholomew’s

st bartsThis Sunday Fr Martin Magill found himself in South Belfast attending the Haass Hope event in Stranmillis (more to come about the event on this blog …), so his ecumenical tithing consisted of a visit to St Bartholomew’s. Fr Magill … Read more...

Fr Martin Magill’s Ecumenical Tithing: Joanmount Methodist Church

joanmountThis week Fr Martin Magill returned to his local Methodist church, Joanmount, for their monthly informal service. He describes a bible-centred meeting that included lots of discussion and singing, as well as a chance to reacquaint himself with people he … Read more...