karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Statement by Archbishop John McDowell on Moygashel bonfire effigy

Thursday July 10th 2025

“The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt” (Leviticus 19:34).

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Liverpool MU conference – ‘inspiring and encouraging’

Wednesday July 9th 2025

Connor Mothers’ Union Diocesan President, Alison Skillen, along with 13 delegates from All Ireland, attended a major MU leadership conference held at Liverpool Hope University over the weekend of June 27-29.

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Vacancy for minister-in-charge, Blackstaff Mission Area

Wednesday July 9th 2025

The Bishop of Connor is seeking to appoint an ordained colleague to serve the Blackstaff Mission Area in inner south Belfast.

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Warm welcome at Christ Church, Lisburn, for visitors from Luwero Diocese, Uganda

Monday July 7th 2025

Christ Church, Lisburn, welcomed Bishop Wilson Kisekka from Luwero Diocese, Uganda, to the parish from July 2-6.

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Publication of book by the Rev Dr Andrew Campbell

Monday July 7th 2025

A book by the Rev Dr Andrew Campbell, former rector of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin, has just been published by Wipf and Stock.

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St Nicholas’, Carrickfergus, bellringers pick up second All Ireland title

Monday July 7th 2025

Congratulations to the bellringers of St Nicholas’ Parish Church, Carrickfergus, who are Northern Ireland and All Ireland Champions 2025.

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David retires from Organ Scholarship Board of Management after 30 years

Thursday July 3rd 2025

The Rev Canon David Humphries, former rector of Kilbride Parish, has retired from the Down & Dromore and Connor Organ Scholarship Board of Management having been a member for some 30 years.

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Class of 86-89 celebrate ordination anniversary

Thursday July 3rd 2025

Some members of the class of 1986-1989 in the then Church of Ireland Theological College recently came together to mark the 35th anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood.

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Stoneyford and Gartree raise funds for Christian Aid

Monday June 30th 2025

The parishioners of St John’s, Stoneyford, and Gartree recently held a lunch to raise funds for Christian Aid Ireland’s work to help people living in poverty and crisis.

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Barbecue fun at Summer Madness!

Monday June 30th 2025

Around 180 young people and youth leaders from 12 different parishes across Connor Diocese have taken part in the Summer Madness Festival which got underway in Portglenone on Friday June 26.

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