Christian Aid Ireland 80th Anniversary Service at Belfast Cathedral // Friday 20 June 2025

A service to mark the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid Ireland will be held in Belfast Cathedral on World Refugee Day, Friday June 20, 2025 at 7pm.

Christian Aid was founded by the Churches in Britain and Ireland in 1945, in the aftermath of World War Two, to respond to the refugee crisis in Europe. Thanks to the generous and prayerful support of thousands of individuals and local churches, its work continues 80 years on to tackle both the symptoms and root causes of poverty in more than 40 countries.

The special service will give thanks for the global impact made possible by the individuals, churches, staff and partners which make up Christian Aid. Those present will also focus on the challenges ahead and recommit to striving for a world free from the scandal of poverty.

There will be reflections from Christian Aid’s history, and music from Renaissance Choir and Intercultural Worship Ireland. The preacher will be the former Chair of Christian Aid Ireland, the Rt Rev Trevor Williams.

The service will close with tea and coffee and an opportunity to chat. To assist with catering and organisation, those who plan to attend are asked to get in touch with David Thomas at dthomas@christian-aid.org or register online at the following link: www.christianaid.ie/get-involved/events/80th-anniversary-service

This article first appeared on the website for the Anglican Diocese of Connor