The New Wine Christian Family Conference is coming up in just 3 weeks starting Sun. 8th July and excitement is building up for it. It is held in Sligo and they almost take over the Institute of Technology for the whole week there.. As of 3 days ago there were 680 adults booked for the week plus 380 children and 150 volunteers. In addition there are some 70 speakers which makes a total so far of 1,282. There is still some accommodation available in the Benbulben Apartments and the Clarion Hotel Apartments.. A full apartment comprising of a double bedroom and 2 single rooms plus kitchenette and sitting room is €350 for the week. Separately single rooms are €115 for a week and double rooms are €192.
Registration for the whole conference is €165 for the week, with a half week being €90 and a day rate of €40. For more information click on the image above.
New Wine in Ireland represents a major move of the Holy Spirit in the Church of Ireland (Anglican). The conference has opened out to embrace Christians from other churches and this is reflected in the Speakers this year. The worship, speakers and organisation is excellent and many folk have testified to it being a super family holiday. For the first time they have a Catholic Bishop lead a workshop - Bishop Kevin Doran's workshop entitled "Our Journeys" will be on Tues. 10th July at 11.45am. In the light of the Pope coming to the World Meeting of Families the following month, this Workshop will probably include reflection on that. Bishop Kevin has been very courageous in giving real leadership in the recent Abortion Referendum.
I(Paddy) am leading two workshops on Thur 12th July at 11.45am entitled "Towards Revival in Ireland - an evangelical Catholic perspective." The second is on Fri 13th also at 11.45am entitled "What are the challenges for the Church post Abortion Referendum in Ireland".
I believe one of the lessons from the last Referendum is that we Catholic Christians need to find our Protestant and Pentecostal brothers and sisters and learn from each other. This is key for Revival in Ireland. Scripture in Psalm 133 says: "Behold how good and how pleasant it is when brothers and sisters dwell together in unity ....for there the Lord commands a blessing."
I would strongly encourage you to make an effort to come to all or part of this key Conference and build some good relationships with Christians from other traditions. It also would be lovely to have you along to the workshops above and value your prayer for them.
Thanking You
Paddy Monaghan
