karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Connor MU supports Women’s Aid

Thursday November 25th 2021

Connor Diocesan Mother’s Union’s recent Autumn Council meeting in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Ballymena, was attended by representatives from Women’s Aid.

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The Connor Christmas Panto Trail!

Thursday November 25th 2021

‘HE’S BEHIND YOU!’ All the fun of the panto comes to parishes across the diocese next month in the form of the Connor Christmas Panto Trail.

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Liturgical resources for family worship in Advent

Thursday November 25th 2021

The Liturgical Advisory Committee (LAC) of the Church of Ireland, in collaboration with the Children’s Ministry Network, have produced a Service of the Word for each Sunday in Advent, along with supporting resources.

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Advent and Christmas ideas for children’s ministry

Thursday November 25th 2021

The Advent and Christmas newsletter from Church of Ireland Children’s Ministry is packed with some amazing resources and ideas…all ready to use!

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Daily online worship for Advent

Wednesday November 24th 2021

During Advent this year, we again hope to post a short online act of worship each day on the diocesan Facebook page. This will include a reflection on one of the daily readings.

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Eglantine MU prepares washbags for hospital patients

Wednesday November 24th 2021

Following a Harvest Appeal, members of Eglantine Parish Mothers’ Union, with the help of parishioners, made up 135 washbags to be distributed to local hospitals.

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Tributes to the late Archdeacon Jack Patterson

Monday November 22nd 2021

The Ven Jack Patterson kept ‘the simple truth that Christ died for you’ at the heart and centre of his life, the Rev Malcolm Ferry told mourners at Jack’s Funeral Service on November 20.

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Vacancy for Priest-in-Charge – Mallusk Parish

Monday November 22nd 2021

The Bishop of Connor wishes to appoint at Priest-in-Charge for the Parish of Mallusk.

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Rebekah makes final of BBC ‘Young Chorister of the Year’

Monday November 22nd 2021

Huge congratulations to All Saints’, Belfast, parishioner Rebekah Devlin, whose stunning rendition of ‘He will hold me fast’ has earned her a place in the final of the BBC Songs of Praise and Radio 2 ‘Young Chorister of the Year’ competition.

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Congratulations to Christina and Karen on graduation

Saturday November 20th 2021

Big congratulations to our Diocesan Youth Officer Christina Baillie and Church Army Evangelist Karen Webb, who graduated with Master’s Degrees in Theology from the University of Cumbria on Friday November 19.

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