The Bible

The Bible is a vital component of our Christian walk and worship and it’s role is highlighted in this 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible. You will find Bible references for each day of the year on our homepage.

There are many Bible reading plans and commentaries available.

An online opportunity we discovered recently is Word Live from Scripture Union.

Visit Biblefresh for many more resources.

Click here for audio downloads of the Bishop’s Bible Week 2011.

Bishop’s Certificate Course

The Bishop’s Certificate Course is entering its third year in the diocese, facilitating individuals in a deeper study of Scripture and, perhaps, challenging them to develop a calling or ministry.

The course is running on one evening each week for seven weeks per term over three terms and those who successfully complete it receive a certificate signed by Bishop Harold.

Topics covered include: Why is the Bible so important?; How did the Bible come to us?;  Why is the nation of Israel so important?; What we can understand of the God of the Bible?; Who is Jesus?;  What is the message of the four gospels?; What does St. Paul tell us?; and much more.

The course is organized and taught by Canon Robert Neill, Rector of Drumbo, with some teaching from Archdeacon Philip Patterson.

Contact Mary Coles in the Bishop’s Office for more information:

Email: mcoles@diocoff–belfast.org

Tel: 028 9082 8850 

Bishop’s Bible Week

Each year towards the end of August, the Bishop hosts the Bishop’s Bible Week – four evenings of encouragement as parishes prepare for the year ahead.  There is encouragement from the Word of God speaking into our lives,  encouragement in worship and encouragement in simply being together.

The speaker for 2011 was Revd Canon John Hughes. Click here to go to downloads of his talks.

Click here to see video highlights from 2009.