karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Installation of Canon Amanda Adams to Chapter of Lisburn Cathedral

Monday December 4th 2023

Amanda Adams, rector of the Grouped Parishes of Ballyrashane and Kildollagh, was installed as a Canon of Lisburn Cathedral at a service in the Cathedral on Sunday December 3.

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Antrim youth fellowship produces Advent videos

Sunday December 3rd 2023

Next Steps, the youth fellowship of All Saints’ Parish, Antrim, came together to make a video to celebrate the first week of Advent.

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Appeal for funding for new chairs to mark 120 years of Belfast Cathedral

Thursday November 30th 2023

The Dean of Belfast, the Very Rev Stephen Forde, is appealing to parishes and individuals in the dioceses of Connor and Down and Dromore to support the recently launched ‘Cathedral 120 Chairs Appeal.’

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St Paul’s, Lisburn, hosts Thanksgiving Service for UDR Greenfinches

Wednesday November 29th 2023

The women who served in the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) between 1973 and were honoured at a special thanksgiving service at St Paul’s, Lisburn, on November 26.

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Connor staff team says farewell to Evangelist Stephen

Monday November 27th 2023

Staff at Connor Diocesan Office said farewell to their Church Army colleague, Pioneer Evangelist Stephen Whitten, on Monday November 27.

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Bishops’ Appeal announces Advent and Christmas Appeal 2023

Monday November 27th 2023

The Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal has announced that its Advent and Christmas Appeal for 2023 is focused on supporting those who are in great need in the Middle East.

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A fantastic weekend at the Big Bethlehem Panto!

Monday November 27th 2023

Children and families from across the diocese had a fantastic weekend at the Big Bethlehem Pantomime in Ballyclare Parish!

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Day of Prayer for Young People and Youth Ministry

Wednesday November 22nd 2023

The Church of Ireland’s Day of Prayer for Young People and Youth Ministry, which is held on the Sunday before Advent each year, is coming up on Sunday November 26.

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Retired clergy visit Belfast Cathedral

Wednesday November 22nd 2023

The Retired Clergy Association (Northern Ireland) ended this year’s series of meetings with a visit to St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Thursday November 16.

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Chaperones sought for Abaana New Life Choir tour

Monday November 20th 2023

The Abaana New Life Choir will be touring the UK and Ireland from February to June 2024, and during this time more than 60 concerts will be held in churches and schools.

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