Parish Development Committee The Parish Development Committee (PDC) has been actively involved in a variety of projects and initiatives over recent months, continuing its work to strengthen parish life and community engagement. Eco-Congregation Success One of the highlights of the past year was the parishes being awarded the Eco-Congregation Ireland…
Choral Union and Choral Scholars Choir rehearsals recommenced for the new term on Wednesday 10 September. We are delighted to welcome back lots of returning members, as well as a few new ones. The choir is a friendly, diverse and welcoming group, and so if you would like to lend…
Sandford Parish and Sandford Parish National School will celebrate their 200th anniversary in June 2026. Among the celebratory events planned are the launch of the Sandford 200 Book and Exhibition on the evening of Thursday 25 June, and a special service on the morning of Sunday 28 June, with the…
Our Prayer Walk is up in the grounds of both Sandford Church (Prayers for Peace) and St Philip’s Church. Please feel free to drop in for a time of quiet reflection.
It is hoped there will be a Service of Confirmation for children in our parishes in the Spring of 2026. If your child (1st year +) wishes to be confirmed please let the Rector know (sandford@dublin.anglican.org). Once confirmation of the date/service has been received from the Archbishop’s Office, further details…
Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. The next Messy Church will be held on Sunday 30 November from 4pm to 6pm in St Philip’s Hall and Church. All are very welcome to attend. For catering purposes, please RSVP by…
On Sunday 16 November at 7pm in Sandford Church we will have a reflective service of remembering of family, friends, parishioners and loved ones who have died.
As we celebrate our achievement in being awarded an Eco-Congregation Award, and as we continue to look at ways in which our parishes can become more eco-friendly we will once again have an Eco-Congregation Awareness service in each church on Sunday 19 October, at 10am in Sandford and 11.30am in…
In recognition of and gratitude to all who volunteer in our grouped parishes, we will be having special event on the evening of Thursday 16 October. This will take the form of a service in St Philip’s Church at 7pm, followed by a reception in St Philip’s Hall. All are…
Our Children’s Harvest Thanksgiving Service will take place on Sunday 12 October at 11.30am in St Philip’s Church. Children are asked to bring gifts, which will be given to the Capuchin Day Centre, Penny Dinners, TRUST, and the Women’s Refuge. Items required:• Tea, coffee, sugar, tinned products, non-perishable products (incl.…