Contemporary Christianity

Contemporary Christianity Our vision is to help both Christians think through many of the contemporary issues we face. In Northern Ireland we have particular issues to address.

Contemporary Christianity exists to help Christians and churches in Northern Ireland effectively serve Christ in our changing world. Profound changes in culture have swept through Europe in recent years. Christians, like most of the general population, have been bewildered by the pace of change and have found themselves struggling to live authentically in a post-Christian society. Contemporary Chr

istianity is the successor to Evangelical Contribution on Northern Ireland (ECONI, 1988 – 2005) and the Centre for Contemporary Christianity in Ireland (2005-2010). ECONI emerged against the background of our community division and political violence in Northern Ireland, when a group of evangelical Christians argued for a new response. Their conviction was that faithful witness must take seriously the biblical command to make peace and do justice. Where loyalty to political and cultural identities had obscured loyalty to Jesus Christ, Christians needed to rediscover what it meant to live for God and his glory alone. We have always sought to look honestly at our own community, leading us to ask tough questions and acknowledge sectarian attitudes and practices. But while the challenges of building a peaceful and inclusive society locally remain, the bigger challenge now facing us is the reality of wider change in society.

Rethinking Community Relations & ReconciliationThis special edition of our PS blog brings you up to date on the Scoping ...
22/05/2026

Rethinking Community Relations & Reconciliation

This special edition of our PS blog brings you up to date on the Scoping Study Research led by Contemporary Christianity, in partnership with Youth Link NI and Clonard Monastery and invites you to join us for the launch of the Report....

Rethinking Community Relations & Reconciliation by CC Admin | Mar 4, 2026 | P.S. | 0 comments This special edition of our PS blog brings you up to date on the Scoping Study Research led by Contemporary Christianity, in partnership with Youth Link NI and Clonard Monastery and invites you to join us f...

"The Church cannot claim to bear witness to Christ while accepting the logic that some lives can be sacrificed for the s...
28/04/2026

"The Church cannot claim to bear witness to Christ while accepting the logic that some lives can be sacrificed for the sake of order, security, or political ends."
Read our latest P.S. article by Cathy Bollaert here:
https://contemporarychristianity.net/war-is-never-holy/

*Upcoming Event* - Naked Truth Project are holding a one day conference in Lisburn on 27 April to discuss practical and ...
17/04/2026

*Upcoming Event* - Naked Truth Project are holding a one day conference in Lisburn on 27 April to discuss practical and pastoral responses to the issue of po*******hy. This event is for church leaders, small group leaders, youth and pastoral teams, and anyone passionate about cultural transformation and helping people find freedom from po*******hy's impact. Find out more and register here: https://www.nakedtruth.training/p-word-conference-NI
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A Practical and Pastoral Response to Po*******hy Date: Monday, 27 April 2026 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Tea/coffee and registration at 9:30 AM; sessions begin at 10:00 AM) Venue: T3 Conference & Event Centre, Lisburn

"I have always wondered how did those Jerusalemites and Passover pilgrims know that the Rabbi who was coming into town o...
14/04/2026

"I have always wondered how did those Jerusalemites and Passover pilgrims know that the Rabbi who was coming into town on a donkey was the Messiah?"
Read our latest P.S. article by Sharon Crooks Hamilton here:
https://contemporarychristianity.net/happy-endings/

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