karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Big breakfast at Lisburn Cathedral in aid of Abaana

Monday May 15th 2017

A fundraising ‘Big Breakfast’ was held in Lisburn Cathedral Hall on Saturday May 13 in support of local charity Abaana for children living in poverty in Uganda.

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Church and Society Commission seminar focuses on mental health

Monday May 15th 2017

More than 20 clergy and other church leaders attended a recent seminar on issues surrounding mental health, hosted by the Church of Ireland’s Church and Society Commission (CASC) in Church of Ireland House, Belfast.

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Youth and children’s leaders get ‘Equipped’ at training event

Monday May 15th 2017

A training event jointly organised by Connor Children’s Council and Connor Youth Council was held in Randalstown Parish on May 6.

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The Rev Earl Storey appointed Editor of The Church of Ireland Gazette

Tuesday May 9th 2017

The Church of Ireland Gazette has announced the appointment of the Rev Earl Storey, as Editor. He will take up the post on June 1 as successor to the Rev Canon Ian Ellis who is stepping down from his 16-year…

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Cathedral hosts inaugural School Choir of the Year competition

Tuesday May 9th 2017

The St Anne Trust will welcome pupils and staff from local schools to Belfast Cathedral on May 10 and 11 to compete for the inaugural ‘Belfast Primary Schools Choir of the Year’ title.

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American lady renews marriage vows in church she was baptised in 73 years ago

Tuesday May 9th 2017

An American lady who was baptised in Christ Church Parish, Derriaghy, more than 70 years ago made a poignant return to the church on May 5.

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Grant gives St Saviour’s Hall a new lease of life

Monday May 8th 2017

The Parish Hall of St Saviour’s, Connor, has been given a new lease of life after being awarded funding from the NI Department for Communities.

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Connor winners in Church of Ireland Communications Competition

Monday May 8th 2017

There were a number of Connor winners in the Central Communications Board’s 2017 Communications Competition. Results for the best newsletters/magazines, websites, innovative use of social media and videos by parishes, dioceses and church organisations were announced on Saturday May 6…

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Some images from General Synod

Thursday May 4th 2017

The Church of Ireland General Synod 2017 opened in the South Court Hotel, Limerick, on Thursday May 4 and continues until Saturday May 6. Clergy and Synod Members from Connor and all the dioceses in the Church of Ireland are…

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Archbishop focuses on identity in Synod Presidential Address

Thursday May 4th 2017

In his Presidential Address, delivered at the start of business on day one of the Church of Ireland General Synod on Thursday March 4, The Most Rev Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh, focused on the theme of identity. The…

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