karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Parishes encouraged to tackle climate change

Thursday November 29th 2018

A Church and Society Commission seminar in Belfast has focused on how members of the Church of Ireland can act to protect the environment and reduce the impact of climate change.

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Parishes join for Confirmation in Mid Belfast Rural Deanery

Wednesday November 28th 2018

Sunday November 25 was a day to celebrate in the Rural Deanery of Mid Belfast, as several of the parishes came together for a joint confirmation service in St Mark’s, Ballysillan.

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Agnes retires after almost five decades as Cathedral sexton

Wednesday November 28th 2018

She has worked with five (and a bit) Deans over almost 50 years, but Belfast Cathedral sexton Agnes Laffey has finally set aside her mop and Marigolds for a much deserved retirement.

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Coffee morning raises £2,500 for Poppy Appeal

Wednesday November 28th 2018

A coffee morning organised by Magheragall Select Vestry member William Leathem and his wife Kathleen to support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal raised a total of £2,500.

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Mothers’ Union Vigil highlights violence against women

Wednesday November 28th 2018

The issue of violence against women at home and around the world was highlighted at a Vigil hosted by Connor Mothers’ Union in Belfast City Hall on Monday November 26.

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East Connor MU presents PS4 to Child Contact Centre

Monday November 26th 2018

Funds raised at the recent East Connor Mothers’ Union Prayer Breakfast have enabled Connor MU to buy a Playstation 4 for the Central Belfast Child Contact Centre.

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Quilts for Advent exhibition open on December 1&2

Monday November 26th 2018

A reminder that the Parish Piecemakers of St Cedma’s, Larne, will be hosting their Quilts for Advent exhibition for the third consecutive year on December 1 and 2.

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Journey – a ground-breaking resource from Connor Youth Forum

Monday November 26th 2018

The young authors of Journey, Connor Youth Forum’s new resource for young people, spoke of their own journey at the launch of this ground-breaking book on November 23.

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Latest Connor Connections available online

Friday November 23rd 2018

The latest edition of the diocesan magazine Connor Connections is now available to read online or download as a pdf.

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Concert in celebration of St Cecilia at Belfast Cathedral

Friday November 23rd 2018

On November 21 Belfast Cathedral Girls’ Choir was joined in St Anne’s by Jubilate! Chamber Choir and the Voices Together Community Choir for a concert on the Eve of St Cecilia’s Day.

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