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SAMS Ireland ‘Friday Night Live’ video premiere

Tuesday January 26th 2021

On Friday February 5, the South American Mission Society (SAMS) Ireland will video premier its annual evening conference ‘Friday Night Live’ online.

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Emma features in Burns Night Concert

Tuesday January 26th 2021

Two years ago, we published a story about Emma Colgan, organist at St Saviour’s Parish Church, Connor, Antrim, who featured in a BBC Burns Night broadcast playing the piano accordion.

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Cathedral’s choral link to Presidential Inauguration

Monday January 25th 2021

Gary Davison, Composer-in-Association to Belfast Cathedral’s new Children’s Choir, had a piece of his work performed at the National Prayer Service for the 59th Presidential Inauguration.

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Bishops announce extension of suspension of in-person worship

Friday January 22nd 2021

The Church of Ireland bishops announced this afternoon that the suspension of all in-person church gatherings in Northern Ireland should continue until March 5.

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Institution in Carrickfergus

Friday January 22nd 2021

Congratulations to the Rev Christopher St John, who was instituted as rector of St Nicholas’, Carrickfergus, by his predecessor, the Rt Rev George Davison, Bishop of Connor.

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Online training for Sports Chaplains

Friday January 22nd 2021

In preparation for the year ahead, Sports Chaplaincy Ireland’s Induction Course and Training begins with an free online taster session next Wednesday January 27 at 6.45pm-8pm via Zoom.

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‘Rectory Reflections’ – new book by the Rev Ian Magowan

Thursday January 21st 2021

‘Rectory Reflections’ is a new book, written in lockdown, by the Rev Ian Magowan, rector of St Saviour’s in Connor and St Patrick’s, Antrim.

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The late Dean Brian Moller’s life was one ‘packed full of interest and energy, activity and achievement over the course of 85 years,’ Canon Ronnie Nesbitt told the small congregation permitted to gather at the funeral service of the former Dean held in Bangor Abbey on January 19.

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Retirement of Bishop Hilary of Yei

Wednesday January 20th 2021

Connor’s link Diocese of Yei, South Sudan, is currently in the process of electing a new bishop following the retirement of Bishop Hilary Luate Adeba.

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Takeaway success in Derryvolgie

Wednesday January 20th 2021

Pandemic restrictions may have made it impossible for Derryvolgie Parish to put on its traditional sit down Christmas lunch in St Columba’s Church in December.

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