karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Clergy Quiet Morning in Glenavy

Friday February 27th 2015

A Clergy Quiet Morning will take place in Glenavy Church Hall on Thursday March 5 from 10am to 2pm. The Bishop of Connor has invited the Most Rev Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh, to speak at the event. A…

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Latest news from Mission to Seafarers

Thursday February 26th 2015

The latest edition of Sky Pilot, the magazine of the Mission to Seafarers in Northern Ireland, is now available. The Flying Angel Centre, at Belfast Docks, was used by more than 6,000 seafarers during 2014, and over Christmas the centre…

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Archbishop of Armagh to preach at St Patrick’s, Broughshane

Wednesday February 25th 2015

The Archbishop of Armagh, The Most Rev Dr Richard Clarke, will be the Celebrant and Preacher at the 250th Anniversary of the Consecration of St Patrick’s Church, Broughshane, at 11.30am on Sunday March 1. The service will be conducted by…

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Excellent turnout for Bishop’s first Bushmills seminar

Wednesday February 25th 2015

There was an excellent turnout for the first of two Lent Seminars by the Bishop of Connor in Dunluce Parish Centre, Bushmills, on February 24. More than 140 people heard the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy address the topic of Effecting…

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Hub residential centre open for applications

Wednesday February 25th 2015

Anyone thinking of studying in Belfast from September is invited to apply for residency at the Hub student centre – the Chaplaincy at Queen’s University. Whilst preference may be given to those who are applying to study at Queen’s, the…

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‘An inspired space’ – Day of Prayer for Young People

Wednesday February 25th 2015

Lisburn Cathedral joined many churches across Ireland to host a day of prayer for young people on Tuesday February 17. Sharon Hamill, co-chair of Engage Connor Youth, said: “This was a wonderful invitation to engage prayerfully with God, reflecting on…

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Archbishop of Wales preaches in St Anne’s Cathedral

Wednesday February 25th 2015

The Archbishop of Wales, the Most Rev Barry Morgan, was guest preacher in St Anne’s on Sunday February 22. The Archbishop visited the Cathedral at the invitation of the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy. He spoke on…

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Warm welcome in Uganda for team from Christ Church, Lisburn

Monday February 23rd 2015

The team from Christ Church Parish, Lisburn, has received a warm welcome in the community in Lowero, Uganda, where it funded a new school The 14 members are teaching and running other activities in St Apollo School, Kasizi, Luwero, which…

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Archbishop of Armagh to preach at St Patrick’s, Broughshane

Monday February 23rd 2015

The Archbishop of Armagh, The Most Rev Richard Clarke, will be the Celebrant and Preacher at a service marking the 250th Anniversary of the Consecration of St Patrick’s Church, Broughshane, at 11.30am on Sunday March 1. The service will be…

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New book on the Reformers by 101-year-old retired cleric

Monday February 23rd 2015

A retired Church of Ireland clergyman, now aged 101, has published a new book! The book on the Protestant Reformation has been written by former rector of Dromara, the Rev Canon Dr SE Long. ‘Renowned Reformers’ introduces the reader to…

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