2023 | Page 7 of 29 | The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

New pioneer evangelist commissioned as St Columba marks 75 years

Thursday October 19th 2023

St Columba’s, Whiterock, one of Belfast’s most modern churches, marked a milestone on October 12 when parishioners celebrated the 75th anniversary of worship on the site.

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Bishop of Connor appoints new Canons to Lisburn and Belfast Cathedrals

Wednesday October 18th 2023

The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev George Davison, has announced the appointment of two new Canons for the Cathedrals in Connor Diocese following the retirements of Canon George Graham and Canon David Humphries.

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Foodbank partnership celebrated at St Katharine’s

Wednesday October 18th 2023

To mark the 10th year of the parish’s support for the North Belfast Foodbank (Trussell Trust), St Katharine’s, Belfast, held a very special Sing Harvest Service on October 8.

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‘Three-in-one’ occasion in St Polycarp’s

Thursday October 12th 2023

October 8 was a special day in St Polycarp’s, Finaghy, when five candidates were confirmed, a memorial gift to the church dedicated, and Harvest Thanksgiving celebrated, all within the setting of Choral Eucharist.

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Canon Stephen Fielding attends Porvoo Conference

Thursday October 12th 2023

The Rev Canon Stephen Fielding, rector of St John’s, Malone, has been in Madrid as a Church of Ireland representative for the Porvoo Communion.

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Safeguarding Trust training sessions update

Thursday October 12th 2023

The next diocesan Safeguarding Trust training session for volunteers, taking place in St Peter’s, Belfast, on October 23, is fully booked.

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Rev David Luckman subject of new podcast series

Wednesday October 11th 2023

In the first of the Church of Ireland’s Inspiring Angles podcast series, drawing out positive stories from around the island, we meet the Rev David Luckman – the Church Planter at Hilden Community Church.

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Agherton health and wellbeing event appreciated by the community and exhibitors

Wednesday October 11th 2023

Agherton Parish hosted a very successful health and wellbeing event which gave parishioners and others in the community the opportunity to speak face-to-face with health and wellbeing providers.

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Church of Ireland group visits Anglican Centre in Rome

Wednesday October 11th 2023

Former Dean of Connor, the Very Rev John Bond, and his wife Joyce were among a group of Church of Ireland clergy and friends who recently visited the Anglican Centre in Rome.

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Archbishops call for prayers for peace in the Holy Land

Wednesday October 11th 2023

Archbishop John McDowell and Archbishop Michael Jackson have asked all members of the Church of Ireland to pray for peace in the Holy Land, following the outbreak of renewed conflict.

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