The Church of Ireland press office in Belfast produce a listing of broadcast and online worship services/reflections that are available on Sunday. Traditional broadcasts may be more suited to those where internet connectivity is a problem. It is available at https://www.ireland.anglican.org/cmsfiles/pdf/news/Press/2020/Broadcast-Online-Worship-25.10.20.pdf
Radio and TV Suggestions
| Sunday Worship BBC Radio 4 8.10am – 8.50am | The Revd Dr Sam Wells explores the difference between reading the Bible and letting the Bible read us, allowing our idea of ourselves and the world to be turned upside-down. Available after broadcast at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnds |
| Morning Service BBC Radio Ulster 10.15am – 11.00am | With Revd Dr Roger Purce, former minister of Groomsport Presbyterian Church. Available after broadcast at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007cphq |
| Songs of Praise BBC 1 2.00pm – 2.35pm | For the UK’s Black History Month, guest presenter Mark De-Lisser visits the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool, and YolanDa Brown meets classical pianist and Christian Alexis Ffrench. Available after broadcast at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006ttc5 |
| Choral Evensong BBC Radio 3 3.00pm – 4.00pm | From Croydon Minster, with music by Walmisley, Elgar, and Simon Preston. Available after broadcast at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006tp7r |
| Sounds Sacred BBC Radio Ulster 5.00pm – 6.00pm | Richard Yarr introduces listeners’ requests for their favourite sacred music along with birthday and anniversary greetings and words of encouragement. Please send requests to sounds.sacred@bbc.co.uk. Available after broadcast at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007cpph |
Online Resources reflections
| St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin | Choral Services at 11.15am (Eucharist) & 3.15pm (Evensong)http://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/worship/video-stream |
| Armagh | Diocesan service from Caledon. Pre-recorded and online at http://www.armagh.anglican.org |
| RTÉ Service on Sunday (from Sunday, 11th October) Available on the RTE Player | Pastor Sean Booth leads a service with members of the Open Arms Church, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Music will be performed by the Open Arms Worship Group. Available at http://www.rte.ie/player/series/service-on-sunday/SI0000002989 |
| Tuam, Killala & Achonry | Diocesan service Pre-recorded and online at http://www.tuam.anglican.org |
| Meath & Kildare | Reflections by Bishop Pat Storey on www.meathandkildare.org and http://www.facebook.com/meathandkildare/videos Listing of local services at https://bit.ly/2V60My0 |
| Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh | Diocesan service: https://bit.ly/2XG20Bs Audio recording at http://www.keadiocesecoi.podbean.com Please contact your parish for local services: http://www.dkea.ie/parishes |
| Cork, Cloyne & Ross | Listing at http://www.cork.anglican.org/worship-with-us-online |
| Derry & Raphoe | Please contact your parish: http://www.derryandraphoe.org/?page_id=1697 |
| Down & Dromore | Listing at http://www.downanddromore.org/news/parish-worship-online |
| Dublin & Glendalough | Listing at http://www.dublin.anglican.org/news/category/events |