karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Hundreds gather for ‘Thy Kingdom Come’

Wednesday June 7th 2017

Hundreds gathered in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Saturday June 3 for ‘Thy Kingdom Come,’ a global prayer event which involved 34 cathedrals and thousands of churches in 85 countries.

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Diocesan President has a ‘wonderful day’ at Queen’s Garden Party

Wednesday June 7th 2017

Valerie Ash, President of Connor Mothers’ Union, was one of five Diocesan Presidents from across the UK and Ireland to receive an invitation to a Garden Party hosted by Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace on June 1.

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Team from The Hub in Uganda to support local charities

Tuesday June 6th 2017

A team from The Hub, the Church of Ireland and Methodist Chaplaincy at Queen’s University, will today arrive in Kampala at the start of a two week visit to Uganda to support the work of local charities Abaana and Waakisa.

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Bake Sale in aid of Sri Lankan flood victims at The Hub

Friday June 2nd 2017

A Bake Sale will take place at The Hub Chaplaincy at Queen’s University on Sunday June 4 in aid of the victims of severe flooding in Sri Lanka.

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Blessing of the Boats on Rathlin Island

Thursday June 1st 2017

The Rev Patrick Barton, rector of Dunseverick, Ballintoy and Rathlin, took part in the annual ‘Blessing of the Boats’ on Rathlin Island on Friday May 26.

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St Mark’s MU branch celebrates 80 years

Wednesday May 31st 2017

A special service followed by refreshments was held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Mothers’ Union at St Marks, Ballysillan. The preacher was the Ven Dr Stephen McBride, MU Chaplain and Archdeacon of Connor.

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Connor youth groups invited to annual residential

Wednesday May 31st 2017

Connor Youth Council is looking forward to the annual September weekend away in Castlewellan – a highlight of the year! The weekend, which this year runs from September 8-10, is always a great time for developing relationships and provides an…

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MU in Mid Belfast celebrate St Comgall at social evening

Wednesday May 31st 2017

There was a Scottish flavour to Connor Mothers’ Union’s Mid Belfast Area Social held in St George’s Parish Church on May 10, St Comgall’s Day. All the branches in the area were represented. During the evening, Liz Waring gave a…

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Rev Lynne Gibson’s Ascension Day Thought on radio

Friday May 26th 2017

The Rev Lynne Gibson, rector of St Mark’s, Ballymacash, has filled the BBC Radio Ulster Thought for the Day slot for the past three Thursdays.

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Feast of talent to enjoy at Belfast Cathedral Music Festival

Friday May 26th 2017

The 2017 Belfast Cathedral Music Festival which runs from June 12-18 will bring a feast of talent both local and international to St Anne’s Cathedral.

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