karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

VC winner focus of EHOD display in Billy

Monday September 10th 2018

Billy Parish Church was one of a number of churches which opened to visitors over the weekend to celebrate European Heritage Open Days.

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English language classes for ladies at All Saints’, Belfast

Monday September 10th 2018

An English class for ladies for whom English is not their first language will resume for the autumn term in All Saints’, University Street, Belfast, on September 12.

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Christ Church, Lisburn, hosts Service of Ordination of Priests

Monday September 10th 2018

Three new priests were ordained for Connor Diocese at a packed service in Christ Church Parish Church, Lisburn, on Sunday September 9.

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All the fun of the Castle for Connor youth!

Saturday September 8th 2018

The annual Connor Takes the Castle Youth Weekend is underway in scenic Castlewellan, with more than 90 young people and leaders from parishes across the diocese spending time together.

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Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade celebrating 125 years

Friday September 7th 2018

The Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade will mark 125 years serving the Church of Ireland this year and will hold a special celebration in Armagh on September 30.

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Malone parish congratulates Falls Road parish on its 90th anniversary

Friday September 7th 2018

Rural Dean of South Belfast, the Rev Kevin Graham, brought greetings from St John the Evangelist, Malone, to the parish of St John the Evangelist, Falls Road, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Down and Connor parish.

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Small grant funding opportunities for rural communities

Thursday September 6th 2018

Parishes in the diocese may wish to take up funding opportunities offered by two separate bodies, the Murlough Foundation and the Rural Capital Micro Grant Scheme.

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Video captures wonderful moments during Abaana mission trip

Thursday September 6th 2018

Enjoy a wonderfully uplifting video by the young adults’ mission team from Lisburn Cathedral which visited Uganda with local charity Abaana in July.

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St Paul’s, Lisburn, hosts Ordination of Deacons

Thursday September 6th 2018

The Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, Bishop of Connor, was in St Paul’s Parish Church, Lisburn, on Wednesday September 5 to ordain two new Deacons to serve in the diocese.

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Bro David Jardine speaks at Healing Service in Ballyclare

Thursday September 6th 2018

A founder of the interdenominational Divine Healing Ministries, Brother David Jardine, will speak at the monthly Service of Healing in St John’s, Ballyclare, on Sunday September 9.

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