karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

More than 100 students avail of free lunches at St Stephen’s

Monday October 27th 2025

We popped down to St Stephen’s, on October 21 to see more around 120 students enjoying a free lunch courtesy of a partnership between St Stephen’s and the Hub Chaplaincy.

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Remembrance Services and events

Monday October 27th 2025

As the Season of Remembrance approaches, a selection of events and diary notes which may help with your plans can be found in the upcoming events section of the Church of Ireland website.

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Carnmoney MU knit hats for those undergoing cancer treatment

Monday October 27th 2025

Members of Carnmoney Mothers’ Union Branch have been busy knitting chemo hats to bring warmth, comfort, and love to those undergoing cancer treatment.

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Marriage Council Clergy Couples Retreat

Friday October 24th 2025

The Church of Ireland Marriage Council will be holding a Clergy Couples Retreat in the Tullamore Court Hotel in March 2026.

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Black Santa 2025 – special focus on supporting those with MND, MS and children with arthritis

Thursday October 23rd 2025

The 49th annual Belfast Black Santa Appeal will have a particular focus on supporting charities working to support people with Motor Neurone Disease, those with Multiple Sclerosis, and children with arthritis.

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Archbishops’ statement on the Church of Ireland and the Anglican Communion

Monday October 20th 2025

The Most Rev John McDowell, the Church of Ireland’s Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh, with the Most Rev Michael Jackson, Primate of Ireland and Archbishop of Dublin, have issued the following statement on the relationship between the…

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Happy 100th birthday to Kilroot parishioner Ellen

Monday October 20th 2025

Congratulations to Mrs Ellen Davidson, a parishioner in St Colman’s Church, Kilroot, who celebrated her 100th birthday on October 6.

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Vacancy – Priest-in-Charge – The Grouped Parishes of Ardclinis, Tickmacrevan, Layde & Cushendun

Monday October 20th 2025

We have a vacancy for a Priest-in-Charge of The Grouped Parishes of Ardclinis, Tickmacrevan, Layde & Cushendun. Closing date for expressions of interest is Monday November 3.

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Come and Sing Fauré’s Requiem at Belfast Cathedral

Wednesday October 15th 2025

Belfast Cathedral has announced that its second Come and Sing event of 2025 will be Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem Op. 48.

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Lecture at Queen’s University considers care at the end of life

Wednesday October 15th 2025

A clear and sensitive approach to the value of human life and care in situations of suffering was shared by Professor John Wyatt as he delivered the 67th Annual Church of Ireland Theological Lecture at Queen’s University Belfast.

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