The annual Service of Prayers for Christian Unity took place on Sunday 20th January 2013 at Crumlin Integrated College, Crumlin.
The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) was very pleased that Crumlin IC and Crumlin IPS agreed to jointly host the Service in this 100thanniversary year of the practice of prayer in January for Christian Unity. The Service was based on one drawn up by the Irish Council of Churches and the Catholic Church in Ireland.
pupils from Crumlin Integrated Primary
This was a chance for Integrated Schools to come together, along with Directors, Friends, Associates and Governors.The joint service was a celebration with contributions from pupils, staff, governors and parents.
James Livingstone with the Head Girl and Head Boy of Crumlin CIC
Blue Gills (a praise band with two members of Crumlin IPS staff) set the tone of joyful praise and reflection. James Livingstone, the chair of Crumlin IPS and member of the Board of Governors of Crumlin IC welcomed all who made it to the service, on what was a particularly wintery Sunday; he also gave the main address. Ian Craig, a parent from Crumlin IPS led the prayers. The Head Boy and Head Girl of Crumlin IC were among the readers from both schools. The Parents’ Council from Crumlin IC provided refreshments afterwards.
