As the sacrifices of those who died, were wounded or bereaved in the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago are remembered, one Magheragall parishioner reflected on his own family’s huge sacrifice. On Friday, July 1, at an early morning…
Parishioners and the local community are invited to join in the fun at a variety of events taking place in north Belfast as part of Connor Streetreach 2016. The Streetreach team will be out and about from July 5-8, doing…
The Rev Andrew Campbell will lead the Northern Ireland Somme Centenary Festival of Remembrance Service in Carrickfergus this evening, Friday July 1. Andrew is currently Curate Assistant of Bangor Abbey and will be instituted as Incumbent of the Parish of…
The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) is currently advertising for the following positions: Church of Ireland Youth Officer Youth Ministry Development Officer Information is available at the links above and the closing date is Wednesday August 10 at 12…
On Tuesday June 28 Her Majesty the Queen visited Bushmills to unveil a statue of World War One hero Rifleman Robert Quigg, a lifelong member of Billy Parish Church, Diocese of Connor. There to welcome Her Majesty was the rector…
The Rev Gary Millar had a surprise day off on Sunday June 26 when the congregations of Portglenone and St Colmanell’s, Ahoghill, came up with plans to mark the 25th anniversary of their rector’s ordination. The Church Warden’s wife in…
The Royal British Legion in the Republic of Ireland is inviting cathedrals, churches and communities across the island of Ireland to participate in ‘A Peal for the Somme’ – an event to help mark the centenary of the Battle of…
The Rev Paul Dundas, Rector of Christ Church Parish, Lisburn, has been presented with a framed picture to mark the 25th anniversary of his ordination. Paul was ordained on June 30 1991, and Churchwardens Karen Tilson and Beth Harris made…
Magheragall Parish celebrated Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday earlier this month and a number of nonagenarians (90-99 years young) were among those who attended the service and lunch. Charlotte Dickson, aged 98, helped the rector the Rev Nicholas Dark…
St Anne’s Cathedral was flooded with colour, culture and sounds on Thursday night as it hosted WelcomeFest for the first time in a fantastic celebration of Refugee Week. Photo Gallery. Around 400 people of all ages attended the event, which…
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