An ‘overwhelming‘ number of children and families attended a Community Fun Day at St Katharine’s Parish Church, Belfast, on June 11. The free event was part of a new initiative by the parish to promote the church’s ministry within the…
The Church of Ireland Council for Mission has announced two one-day conferences to raise awareness of overseas mission within the Church of Ireland. The title – ‘Global Shaping Local: Two-way Mission’ – reflects the Council’s hope of increasing the Church’s understanding of…
Stanley McIlroy, 92, a parishioner of Belfast Cathedral, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. In almost 60 years of dedicated fundraising, Stanley and his wife Noreen have raised more than £1million for charity, with the lion’s…
Whistles will sound during an early morning service at St Simon’s, Belfast, on July 1 in tribute to the men from the Donegall Road and Grosvenor Road areas who lost their lives in the Battle of the Somme. The ‘Over…
St Thomas’ Parish Church, Eglantine Avenue, Belfast, plays host to the Hopkins Concert Choir from New Haven, Connecticut, this Sunday, June 19, at 10.30am. The high school choir, with a tradition going back 350 years, is touring Ireland this month…
Parishioners and friends from St Stephen’s & St Luke’s, St Michael’s and St Mary’s enjoyed lots of fun and laughter in the Lower Shankill at a party to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. Entertainment was provided by parishioners and friends…
A single candle is burning in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, in respect for the people who died and were injured in a shooting at a nightclub in Orlando on June 12. Prayers for the victims are being said at…
Connor’s Streetreach 2016 team will be gathering in the Hub, Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, on Saturday June 18 for the annual Commissioning Service. Bishop Alan Abernethy will be present to share and pray for the team as they prepare for their…
Dame Mary Peters was guest of honour at a very special event on May 20 in the Flying Angel Centre in the heart of Belfast’s Sailortown. The former Olympian presented awards to seven volunteers in recognition of their decades of…
St Nicholas Parish Church, Lisburn Road, Belfast, is currently hosting a travelling exhibition on the Lord’s Prayer. It was created by the Rev Lynne Gibson and members of the Pilgrim Course at Saint Mark’s, Dundela. There are seven interactive stations…
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