karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Pastoral care for people with cancer

Wednesday May 22nd 2019

Pastoral visitors from Christ Church Lisburn, St Paul’s and Lisburn Cathedral gathered on May 21 for an evening with Vivienne Manley on the theme of pastoral care with those suffering from cancer.

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Entries sought for the 2019 Church Architecture Awards

Monday May 20th 2019

Any Connor churches which have opened a new extension, completed a re-ordering scheme or undergone a major repair or conservation project, are invited to enter the 2019 Church Architecture Awards.

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Brilliant turn out for All Aboard Training

Monday May 20th 2019

Ripple – Children’s Ministry Connor, has hosted three training evenings for its new All Aboard progamme, and Children’s Officer Jill Hamilton has thanked all those who attended.

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Kilbride Parish website wins top communications prize

Monday May 20th 2019

Congratulations to Kilbride Parish which won first prize in the parish website category of the Church of Ireland Central Communications Board’s 2019 Communications Competition.

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Award for ‘Journey’ at Irish Youth Ministry Gathering

Friday May 17th 2019

More good news for our very talented young people. On Thursday night Connor Youth Forum’s resource ‘Journey’ received an award at the Irish Youth Ministry Gathering taking place in Belfast.

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A real celebration of music in schools’ choir competition

Wednesday May 15th 2019

St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, was packed on Wednesday May 15 for the third annual St Anne Trust Belfast Primary School Choir of the Year Competition.

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400 miles – and more – for Uganda

Tuesday May 14th 2019

The hardy cyclists from the Hub Chaplaincy at Queen’s University have to date raised £16,000 for Abaana and Waakisi thanks to their mega cycle from Mizen to Malin Head.

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Arthur and George cycle around Connor for Kenyan church!

Tuesday May 14th 2019

The Rev Arthur Young and People’s Glebe Warden at St Paul’s Parish Church, Lisburn, headed out for a spin on their bikes over Easter – and called at (virtually) every church in Connor Diocese!

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Sun shines on Church Lads and Girls Brigade Award Service

Monday May 13th 2019

The congregation at Carnmoney Parish Church was nearly doubled on Sunday May 12 as children from the Church Lads and Girls Brigade and their parents took part in a special family service.

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High praise for ‘Journey’ from Youthscape Podcast presenters

Monday May 13th 2019

Diocesan Youth Officer Christina Baillie is interviewed by Martin Saunders from Youthscape for their podcast which is broadcast for the first time today!

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