karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Gather event ‘such a blessing’ says Diocesan Youth Officer

Wednesday April 9th 2025

On Sunday April 6, around 80 young people and leaders were in St Patrick’s, Ballymena, for the very first Connor Youth Gather event.

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Christian Aid Week focuses on Guatemala – a hunger hotspot

Wednesday April 9th 2025

Christian Aid Week 2025 runs from May 11-17, and this year focuses on supporting the people of Guatemala, known as a hunger hotspot.

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Give the organ a try as part of Play the Organ Year 2025

Wednesday April 9th 2025

Musicians of all ages with some keyboard experience are invited to become involved in Play the Organ Year 2025 (PTOY), starting with an event on Saturday April 12.

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Parish Panel Training – Connor Diocese

Wednesday April 9th 2025

Dr Niall Moore, Church of Ireland Safeguarding Officer, will deliver an online training session for those who are members of Parish Panels on Thursday May 22 from 7pm to 9.30pm.

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SAMS Ireland appoints new Mission Director

Monday April 7th 2025

The Rev Geoff Hamilton has been appointed Mission Director of SAMS Ireland, the South American Mission Society.

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A week left to enter Church of Ireland Communications Competition 2025

Friday April 4th 2025

There is just a week left to enter this year’s Church of Ireland Communications Competition, and all magazine and newsletter editors around the Church are reminded to send in their entries by next Friday (April 11).

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‘An amazing experience’ – Andy attends First Responders retreat in California

Thursday April 3rd 2025

The Rev Andy Moore, curate in the Parish of Kilconriola and Ballyclug, Ballymena, has just returned from California after a week in Hume Lake Christian Camp with Firefighters for Christ (FFC).

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Bishops’ Appeal supports Christian Aid’s response to South East Asia earthquake

Thursday April 3rd 2025

Following the devastating earthquake in South East Asia on March 28, the Bishops’ Appeal Advisory Committee is sending emergency assistance of €10,000 to Christian Aid’s appeal for Myanmar.

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St Matthew’s parishioner Agnes celebrates her 100th birthday!

Tuesday April 1st 2025

Many congratulations to Agnes Patterson, a parishioner of St Matthew’s Parish Church, Belfast, who celebrates her 100th birthday today (April 1)!

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Retired clergy hold devotional morning

Monday March 31st 2025

The Retired Clergy Association (NI) held a contemplative and devotional morning for members to mark the halfway stage of Lent. This was held in the Chapel of Unity of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on March 27.

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