A new book on The History of St George’s was launched on Thursday December 8 by The Select Vestry of St George’s Parish Church, High Street, Belfast, and the Trustees of the Ulster Historical Foundation. The book, sub headed ‘Two…
Members of the Ballymena Parish Wednesday Morning Club had a visit from the Mayor this week! Mayor Audrey Wales MBE called in to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and the meet the Rev Mark McConnell. The Wednesday Club, which was…
During Advent, the charity Habitat for Humanity is sharing reflections by Habitat supporters. One of the contributors is Isobel Kerr, manager of the Habitat ReStore in Ballymena. Isobel is an active member of Craig’s Parish where she teaches Sunday school….
In advance of the Mothers’ Union worldwide campaign ’16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence,’ Connor MU members took part in a Prayer Breakfast. This was hosted by Mid Connor in St Jude’s Parish Church, Muckamore, on November 12….
Parishes in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area may be interested in getting involved in a Somme related programmed run by the Council. The Good Relations Programme invites applications from community group members active in the field of culture,…
St Anne’s Cathedral parishioner Stanley McIlroy, aged 92, was at Buckingham Palace on December 6 to receive an MBE from Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Stanley was named for the award, for charitable services, in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List…
The Institution of the Rev Jonny Campbell-Smyth as Incumbent of the United Parish of Ballynure and Ballyeaston has been arranged for Tuesday January 17 2017. Jonny is currently Curate Assistant in the Parish of Jordanstown. Related story
Connor Mothers’ Union has put together a display of photographs and signatures of 12 MU members who celebrated their 90th birthday this year. This was on show at the Diocesan MU Council Meeting in Broughshane in November. The 12 names, photos and…
A small but unusual gift with a long connection to Connor Diocese was presented to St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on St Andrew’s Day (November 30). The gift, which will remain in the Cathedral for safekeeping and display, is the private…
Magheragall Parish Church hosted a combined Confirmation Service on Sunday November 27. There were four candidates from Ballinderry, five from Derryvolgie and 17 from Magheragall More than 220 people attended this joint service.
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