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Archbishop of Canterbury preaches in St Matthew’s

Wednesday February 9th 2022

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, and his chaplain, the Rev Tosin Oladipo, joined the congregation at St Matthew’s, Shankill, for worship on Sunday February 6.

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BEM honour for Jordanstown parishioner Mary

Wednesday February 9th 2022

Jordanstown parishioner Mary Sinnamon is looking forward to a visit to Hillsborough Castle in the next few months to be presented with a British Empire Medal (BEM).

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220 charities gather to receive Black Santa funding

Monday February 7th 2022

Representatives of more than 200 charities came together in Belfast Cathedral on Sunday February 6 for the annual Good Samaritans Service at which £150,000 raised by December’s Black Santa Sit-out was formally distributed.

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Bishop announces dates for Cathedral Installation Services

Friday February 4th 2022

The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev George Davison, has announced that his Installation Service in Lisburn Cathedral will be held on February 20, while his rescheduled Installation in Belfast Cathedral will be on March 13.

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TLG transforming young lives in Lisburn

Wednesday February 2nd 2022

A ‘Transforming Lives for Good’ project is now up and running in Lisburn, with Lisburn Cathedral and Christ Church Parish teaming up to become a centre for the area.

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Church of Ireland appoints Children and Families’ Development Officer

Monday January 31st 2022

The Church of Ireland has appointed Rachael Murphy as its Children and Families’ Development Officer.

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Training for parents and those working with young people

Monday January 31st 2022

Engage Connor Youth has announced it will be facilitating training events with Love for Life for parents of young people and youth leaders.

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Belfast Cathedral marks Holocaust Memorial Day

Friday January 28th 2022

Belfast Cathedral marked Holocaust Memorial Day, January 27, at its 1pm Lunchtime Prayer Service with special prayers appropriate for the commemoration.

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Liturgical Advisory Committee Prayers for the Platinum Jubilee

Wednesday January 26th 2022

As Sunday February 6 is the date of the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne, the Church of Ireland’s Liturgical Advisory Committee has published two Collects for clergy, readers and other worship leaders who may wish to mark this significant anniversary

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Training College ‘a hive of activity’ – update from Yei

Wednesday January 26th 2022

CMSI Mission Director Jenny Smyth and her husband Billy are currently in South Sudan, and on Saturday shared an update on their time spent in Connor’s partner diocese of Yei.

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