December 2022 | The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Board of Education Grant scheme open to applicants

Tuesday December 27th 2022

Applications are invited for grants from the Down and Dromore and Connor Diocesan Board of Education, with a closing date of February 17 2023.

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Lives celebrated in ‘Shining Stars’ in Mid Belfast Rural Deanery

Wednesday December 21st 2022

The railings of the churches at St Michael’s, St Matthew’s, Immanuel, St Andrew’s, and Whiterock (Connect Base) are adorned with ‘Shining Stars’ this Christmas, thanks to a Mid Belfast Rural Deanery project.

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Bishop George leads Radio Ulster Christmas Day celebration

Wednesday December 21st 2022

The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev George Davison, will lead BBC Radio Ulster’s morning service on Christmas Day in a celebration featuring music from the New Irish Choir and Orchestra, directed by Jonathan Rea.

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Black Santa back on the steps of Belfast Cathedral

Monday December 19th 2022

The 2022 Black Santa Sit-out for charities got underway on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Monday December 19.

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Belfast Cathedral hosts one of three St Anne Trust Carolfests

Monday December 12th 2022

A charity formed in 2015 to foster cross-community relations and build friendships through the medium of music hosted one of three Carolfests in Belfast Cathedral on Thursday December 8.

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Congratulations to Connor Youth’s SERVE graduates 2022!

Monday December 12th 2022

Congratulations to the seven young people who on Sunday evening graduated from the SERVE course 2022 at a service at Lisburn Cathedral.

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Institution Service in Billy and Derrykeighan

Saturday December 10th 2022

The Rev Geoff Haugh was instituted as rector of the Parishes of Billy and Derrykeighan at a service in Billy Parish Church on Friday December 9.

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Festive fun at Destination Christmas event

Monday December 5th 2022

The Parish Centre at All Saints’, Antrim, was positively brimming with Christmas spirit on Friday December 2 when it hosted the Destination Christmas Event, organised by Engage Connor Youth.

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Pioneer Ministry to be launched in February

Monday December 5th 2022

The Archdeacon of Belfast, the Ven Barry Forde, is part of a national Pioneer Ministry team – a new initiative of the Church of Ireland to reach those with little or no connection to the Christian faith.

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Danielle McCullagh appointed Chaplain at The Hub

Sunday December 4th 2022

The Rev Danielle McCullagh, Vicar of Lisburn Cathedral, has been appointed Chaplain and Dean of Residences at The Hub, the Church of Ireland / Methodist Chaplaincy at Queen’s University and Stranmillis College.

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