St Mark’s, Dundela, Wednesdays in Lent 2015
In a general election year, we will hear much about politics, about health, about food banks and benefits, about the great and the good. This year’s Lent speakers at Dundela all have roles where they engage specifically with the world outside the traditional church, through politics or through lobbying, through church planting and community representation.
Programme
Early Service at 6.00 pm in Church, Supper at 6.30 pm in the Heyn Hall, Speaker at 7.00 pm. For catering purposes, if you are planning to attend please email dundela@gmail.com
Speakers
Wednesday 25 February: The Right Reverend the Lord Eames, OM
Robin Eames served briefly as Rector of St Mark’s in 1974/75. He was Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh from 1986–2006 when he developed a reputation as a key leader in the Anglican Communion. In 2007 he was awaded the order of merit by Queen Elizabeth II. Bishop Eames continues to serve as an active crossbencher in the House of Lords.
Wednesday 4 March: The Very Reverend Dr Norman Hamilton
Norman is a former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and continues to be one of the key spokespersons for the Church. He ministered in North Belfast for many years. He is the convenor of the PCI Council for Church in Society, which sees him engage with government on a number of issues. Norman is also the Vice–Chair of the Belfast Edication and Library Board.
Wednesday 11 March: The Venerable David McClay
David is the Archdeacon of Down, and Rector of Willowfield. He has presided over considerable growth in Willowfield over the past 15 years, during which time he has remained actively engaged with community issues on the ground in East Belfast. As Archdeacon he has particular responsibility for Mission and oversees the Church Planting initiative in the Diocese.
Wednesday 18 March: Peter Lynas
Before becoming Northern Ireland Director of Evangelical Alliance, Peter qualified as a lawyer and practiced as a barrister in Northern Ireland for five years before completing his Masters in Divinity at Regent College, Vancouver. Peter’s passion is for a better society. He previously worked for the Relationships Foundation specialising in family policy and was a spokesperson for the Keep Sunday Special campaign. Peter set up the faith@work initiative at Belfast Bible College and continues to work part–time at Causeway Coast Vineyard. He is a regular media presence on faith and morality issues.
Wednesday 25 March: The Very Reverend John Mann
John is the Dean of St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast. He oversees a busy worship community at the heart of Belfast’s most vibrant cultural quarter and is the current ‘Black Santa’. The Cathedral’s Christmas Sit–out raises hundreds of thousands of pounds each year for local and international charities.