karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Sharing ideas for ministry with families this summer

Monday June 5th 2023

The Church of Ireland Board for Ministry with Children and Families is organising an online event for parishes – sharing lots of ideas for ministry this summer.

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Board of Education grants available

Monday June 5th 2023

Down and Dromore and Connor Diocesan Board of Education is inviting applications for grants from church members who may wish to avail of educational opportunities which benefit the wider work and ministry of the Church.

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Templepatrick team fundraising for India Ministry Trip

Wednesday May 31st 2023

A small team from Templepatrick Parish will this summer travel to the Indian Christian Mission Centre in Salem to run holiday clubs for the children.

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Rt Rev Darren McCartney appointed rector of St Paul’s, Lisburn

Sunday May 28th 2023

Bishop Darren McCartney, rector of Clonallon and Warrenpoint with Kilbroney, Diocese of Down and Dromore, has been appointed rector of St Paul’s, Lisburn.

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‘Truly humbling’ – Canon Kevin Graham on meeting King Charles

Friday May 26th 2023

The Rev Canon Kevin Graham, rector of Stranmillis, and his wife Cheryl were presented to His Majesty King Charles III during the annual Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle on May 24.

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Dunluce exhibition raises £2,585 for charity

Thursday May 25th 2023

The 2023 Dunluce Parish Art and Photography Exhibition – the 14th annual event – proved to be a record breaker, raising a total of £2,585 for charity.

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Marriage Council launches video to highlight services

Monday May 22nd 2023

The Church of Ireland Marriage Council has launched a new video and leaflet highlighting its marriage preparation and counselling services.

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Bangor Worldwide launches Convention week programme

Monday May 22nd 2023

Bangor Worldwide has released details of its programmes planned for its Convention week which runs from August 18-26.

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‘Inspiring’ singing in St Anne Trust Choir Competition

Thursday May 18th 2023

The St Anne Trust held its annual Primary Schools’ Choir Competition in Belfast Cathedral on May 16 and 17 – the first in three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Ballyclare rector prepares to visit mission partners in Nairobi

Thursday May 18th 2023

The Rev Jonny Campbell-Smyth, rector of the United Parish of Ballynure & Ballyeaston, Ballyclare, travels to Nairobi in Kenya on May 19 where the parish has a new mission partnership.

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