karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Unique service as Bishop George installed in Lisburn Cathedral

Monday February 21st 2022

A special and, in the words of the Dean of Connor ‘probably unique,’ Service of Installation took place in Lisburn Cathedral on February 20.

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Christ Church, Lisburn, celebrates Ugandan school partnership

Friday February 18th 2022

Christ Church Parish, Lisburn, is holding a special service on Sunday February 27 to give thanks for the 10th anniversary of the opening of two new school blocks at St Apollo School, Kisizi, Uganda.

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Pick up your spring issue of ‘Connor Connections’

Friday February 18th 2022

The spring issue of our diocesan magazine Connor Connections will be in parishes this weekend, so please pick up your free copy.

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Happy 100th birthday to Agherton parishioner Tillie

Tuesday February 15th 2022

Congratulations to Mrs Tillie Virtue, a parishioner in Agherton, Portstewart, who her reached 100th birthday on February 11.

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Archbishop welcomed by four-legged friends at St Matthew’s

Tuesday February 15th 2022

When The Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, preached in St Matthew’s Parish Church, Shankill, on February 6, the congregation comprised not only of parishioners, but some of their four-legged friends too!

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MindMatters’ Champion Andrew shares thoughts on mental health

Monday February 14th 2022

Andrew Brooking, a parishioner of St Patrick’s, Ballymoney, is a MindMatters CoI Champion and in this capacity has written an article on mental health.

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Invite to partner with World Vision UK

Monday February 14th 2022

World Vision UK is inviting parishes to partner with the organisation which focuses on helping the most vulnerable children in the most difficult places overcome poverty and experience fullness of life.

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Schools’ staff praised for ‘dedication, endeavour and resilience’

Friday February 11th 2022

The Church of Ireland Board of Education (Northern Ireland) has sent a message of encouragement to all principals of schools in the controlled sector.

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Archbishop of Canterbury preaches in St Matthew’s

Wednesday February 9th 2022

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, and his chaplain, the Rev Tosin Oladipo, joined the congregation at St Matthew’s, Shankill, for worship on Sunday February 6.

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BEM honour for Jordanstown parishioner Mary

Wednesday February 9th 2022

Jordanstown parishioner Mary Sinnamon is looking forward to a visit to Hillsborough Castle in the next few months to be presented with a British Empire Medal (BEM).

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