karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Parish honours long-serving choir members

Friday October 13th 2017

The Parish of Templepatrick and Donegore recognised two outstanding choir members at its recent Harvest Festival Service in St Patrick’s Church.

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Harvest gifts for Women’s Aid as Ahoghill and Portglenone are certified Safe Spaces

Friday October 13th 2017

Parishioners from St Colmanell’s, Ahoghill, collected toiletries for Woman’s Aid at their Harvest. Both St Colmanell’s and Portglenone churches are now certified Safe Spaces.

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Rangers from St Matthew’s enjoy the Big Gig!

Friday October 13th 2017

Girls and leaders from West Division Senior Section Rangers based in St Matthew’s Church Hall, Belfast, were in London on Saturday October 7 for the Big Gig at London’s Wembley Arena.

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Jennifer serves 50 years in Cloughfern Choir!

Wednesday October 11th 2017

A special presentation took place at Cloughfern Parish Church on October 8 to choir member Jennifer Boyd, who has notched up 50 years of service as a member of the choir.

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Historic Magheragall quilt to be included in National Treasures archive

Wednesday October 11th 2017

A handwoven quilt belonging to Magheragall Parish has captured the interest of a media production company, and will feature in a televised roadshow on October 22.

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Weekend retreat for clergy couples

Wednesday October 11th 2017

The Church of Ireland Marriage Council is offering an opportunity for clergy and their spouses in Connor Diocese to attend a weekend retreat in the Hilton Templepatrick Hotel & County Club on February 10 and 11 2018.

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St Nicholas’ Parish and Belfast South Methodist hold united services

Wednesday October 11th 2017

St Nicholas’ Parish Church, Lisburn Road, Belfast, will be joining with Belfast South Methodist Church for two services this season.

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Connor’s Christmas Cracker & Giveaway

Monday October 9th 2017

The next diocesan youth event will be on Saturday December 2 when Connor Youth Council will be hosting its fantastic, extravagant and fun Christmas Party in St Patrick’s Halls, Ballymena.

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Church Wardens make history with wedding in St Patrick’s, Ballyclug

Friday October 6th 2017

September 30 2017 was an historic day at St Patrick’s, Ballyclug, part of the parish of Kilconriola and Ballyclug, for the two Churchwardens from St Patrick’s, Ballymena decided to ‘Tie the Knot.’

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