karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Canon Stephen Fielding appointed rector of Malone

Wednesday May 9th 2018

The Rev Canon Stephen Fielding, rector of Agherton Parish, has been appointed as rector of St John’s, Malone, Belfast.

Courageous abseillers raise almost £5,000!

Friday May 4th 2018

Congratulations to the courageous trio of Katrina McKechnie, Giselle Coulter and Jackie Coulter whose daring abseil from the roof of the Europa Hotel has raised almost £5,000!

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Church of Ireland to launch ‘Daily Worship’ App

Friday May 4th 2018

The Church of Ireland will bring The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) into the smartphone era when it launches its ‘Daily Worship’ app at the General Synod on May 10.

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RAF 100 preacher has strong Connor roots

Thursday May 3rd 2018

The Rev Dr (Wg Cdr) David Richardson, a senior RAF Chaplain, who preached at Sunday’s RAF 100 service in Belfast Cathedral, has his roots in Connor Diocese.

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Woodburn Fellowship Café now in fifth year

Wednesday May 2nd 2018

Anyone fancying a cuppa in the Carrickfergus area on a Thursday morning can pop into the Holy Trinity Woodburn Fellowship Café, which has recently celebrated its fourth anniversary.

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Women take time out for themselves at MU event

Wednesday May 2nd 2018

On April 28, almost 60 women came together in the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim, to take time out for themselves at a Women’s Health and Wellbeing morning organised by Connor Mothers’ Union Younger Members’ Committee.

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Concert by Watoto Children’s Choir in Mossley Parish

Monday April 30th 2018

Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda will bring their ‘Signs and Wonders’ concert to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Mossley, on Thursday May 11.

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Belfast Cathedral hosts service celebrating 100th anniversary of RAF

Monday April 30th 2018

Belfast Cathedral was packed for a Service of Choral Evensong celebrating the centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF) on Sunday April 29. The RAF is the world’s oldest independent Air Force.

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Clergy in South Belfast say farewell to the Rev Hanna

Friday April 27th 2018

Several of the clergy of South Belfast Rural Deanery came together to say farewell to the Rev Elizabeth Hanna who retires as rector of St Nicholas on May 31, having completed more than 10 years of ministry in the parish.

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RAF100 service will be a poignant day for Magheragall rector

Wednesday April 25th 2018

On April 29 the Royal Air Force will mark 100 years since its foundation at a service of commemoration and thanksgiving in Belfast Cathedral. It will be a poignant occasion for many, not least the Rev Nicholas Dark and his family.

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