The Kilmore Care of Creation Group were among many who participated in the Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Church of Ireland Diocesan Synod 2024 Annual Meeting recently held in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. 

Following the service which was based on Matthew 10 and Acts 8, the Synod moved to the Bush Hotel for the rest of the day’s proceedings. Bishop Ferran Glenfeld of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh opened with a reading and a prayer. In his Presidential Address, Bishop Ferran noted, “with gratitude, the luxury of being able to join together in peace and prosperity. He thanked all those people who serve in  our parishes in a multitude of ways saying that service is of the essence of Christ who came not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). In an age where fewer and fewer people commit to voluntary service, he acknowledged the service of so many people, clerical and lay, who make our parishes and Dioceses work”.

Among the many guest speakers, Bishop Martin Hayes spoke of the work of the Care of Creation Group in the Kilmore Diocese, the commitment of his diocese to the COP15 on Biodiversity and returning 30% of their church grounds to nature by 2030. He spoke of a hope “to twin up with Church of Ireland parishes in our Diocese”.

To read the full report: Report from Diocesan Synod 2024 – Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh Church of Ireland Dioceses