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Church of Ireland Pioneer Ministry has released an inspirational update video. The video was premiered at the 2026 General Synod and highlights the progress of Pioneer Ministry across the Church of Ireland.
It’s exciting to see the growth and what God is doing through Pioneer Ministers, volunteers, Pioneer Projects, Advocates and Hubs across our 11 dioceses.
You can watch the video here:
Five new Funded Pioneer Projects announced at General Synod
Pioneer Ministry announced that five new 2026 Pioneer Ministry Projects
have now been agreed by the Pioneer Ministry Council and Representative
Body.
These are:
Recentre; Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh
Waterside Church Plant; Diocese of Derry & Raphoe
The Gathering Grounds; Diocese of Dublin & Glendalough
Scattered and Gathered; Diocese of Armagh
The Suitcase Project; Diocese of Down & Dromore
Two further projects have been approved in principle as reserves, ready
to step in should any of the above be unable to appoint a Pioneer
Minister within the agreed timeframe. These are West Cork Cell Church
(Cork, Cloyne & Ross) and The Gathering (Down & Dromore).
This will bring the total to 14 Pioneer Projects across 10 Church of
Ireland dioceses, spanning a diverse array of contexts and
signalling the growing appetite for Pioneer Ministry throughout the
Island. Please be praying as these new Pioneer Projects and their accompanying Pioneer Ministers get going over this next season.
Annual Gathering 2026
You are invited to join the annual Church of Ireland Pioneer Ministry Gathering — a day
to be inspired, informed, and equipped to reach those with little or no
connection to church.
Bloomfield House Hotel, Co. Westmeath
Saturday 21 November
• 10 AM – 4 PM
Tea, coffee & lunch provided
The keynote speaker will be the Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin,
alongside contributors from across the Church of Ireland, for a day of
learning, collaboration, and practical encouragement in Pioneer
Ministry.
Whether you are already involved in Pioneer Ministry or simply interested in learning more, you are very welcome.
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