August 2023 | The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

KidsMatter – Helping parishes support families in need

Thursday August 31st 2023

The Church of Ireland Board for Ministry with Children and Families is partnering with KidsMatter to bring its parenting programme to parishes.

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SERVE programme for young leaders

Thursday August 31st 2023

Connor Diocese will be running the SERVE Programme in 2023. The course is for young people and young adults aged 15 to 20 and prepares those who are exploring leadership in their local parish context.

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Connor churches set to welcome visitors for European Heritage Open Days

Wednesday August 30th 2023

Several parishes in Connor Diocese are taking part in this year’s European Heritage Open Days programme over the weekend of September 9-10.

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‘Cops and Robbers’ in All Saints’, Antrim!

Wednesday August 30th 2023

Great fun was had by all at the All Saints’, Antrim, Holiday Club which ran each evening from August 21-25.

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Fond farewells in Kilbride as Canon David Humphries retires

Wednesday August 30th 2023

The Rev Canon David Humphries led his last Service of Morning Prayer as rector of Kilbride Parish on Sunday August 27 prior to his retirement on August 31.

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Last chance to sign up for Launch training

Wednesday August 30th 2023

Anyone wishing to attend this Saturday’s Launch training event for those involved in youth and children’s ministry who has not yet signed up is urged to do so today as numbers are being finalised.

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An invitation to MindMatters Conference

Thursday August 24th 2023

The Church of Ireland’s MindMatters Conference is taking place on Friday October 20 in the Raddison Blu, Golden Lane, Dublin. A total of 74 projects from across the Church have received funding to promote good mental health and guest speakers…

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Institution of new rector in Dunluce Parish

Monday August 21st 2023

The Rev Brian Harper was instituted as rector of the Parish of Dunluce on Friday August 18 by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev George Davison.

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Freezer Ministry outreach in Portglenone

Monday August 21st 2023

The smell of freshly cooked dinners wafted from the kitchen in Portglenone Parish Centre on Friday August 19 as five members of the parish Freezer Ministry Team put their culinary skills to work.

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