karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

David Luckman publishes third children’s book

Wednesday July 19th 2023

The Rev David Luckman, a member of staff in Lambeg Parish, has recently published Polycarp – Faithful unto Death – the latest title in his series of children’s books.

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Grants available through Ecclesiastical Insurance Movement for Good Awards

Wednesday July 19th 2023

Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland and its parent company, the Benefact Group, are giving away a further €500,000 to support charity projects that have a lasting impact on communities through the Movement for Good 2023 large grant awards.

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Relocation of diocesan office

Wednesday July 19th 2023

The relocation of the contents of the offices of the Dioceses of Connor and Down and Dromore from Donegall Street to Titanic Quarter is currently taking place.

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Outgoing Organ Scholarship Board committee members thanked

Monday July 17th 2023

At the June meeting of the Down & Dromore and Connor Organ Scholarship Board of Management, thanks were extended to outgoing office bearers the Rev Canon John Auchmuty (St Columba’s, Knock) and Mr Gerald Hill.

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Canon Kevin Graham appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Belfast

Monday July 17th 2023

The Rev Canon Kevin Graham, rector of St Bartholomew’s in Stranmillis, was recently appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant (DL) for the County Borough of Belfast.

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Looking back at Summer Madness and Streetreach!

Monday July 17th 2023

It looks like the young people of Connor Diocese enjoyed a great start to summer 2023 – with parishes across Connor taking part in both Summer Madness and Streetreach!

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‘A thriving, growing diocese’ – Connor Synod 2023

Friday June 23rd 2023

Proposing the Report of Connor Diocesan Council to delegates at the 2023 Connor Synod held in St Patrick’s Parish, Ballymoney, Mrs Alberta Miskimmon said it was a ‘comprehensive report of a thriving, growing diocese.’

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Connor Diocesan Synod – Presidential Address

Thursday June 22nd 2023

In a far-ranging Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod 2023, the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev George Davison, spoke about changes in the monarchy over the past year, Connor Clergy Conference and his vision for ‘Growing Healthy Churches.’

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MBE for the Rev Tracey McRoberts

Wednesday June 21st 2023

Congratulations to the Rev Tracey McRoberts, rector of St Matthew’s Parish, Belfast, and Rural Dean of Mid-Belfast, who was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to the community in Belfast.

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Joyful Streetreach Commissioning 2023

Wednesday June 21st 2023

Members of Connor’s Streetreach 2023 team were commissioned on Sunday June 18 during an engaging and joyful service held in St John the Baptist Parish Church, Ballyrashane.

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