karen, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Vacancy for Curate – St Paul & St Barnabas, Belfast

Friday November 19th 2021

The Bishop of Connor wishes to appoint a Curate to serve in a new Team Ministry centred on the parishes of St Peter & St James, Antrim Road, and St Paul & St Barnabas, York Street, Belfast.

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Service to mark reopening of St Simon’s after renovations

Friday November 19th 2021

A special service will take place in St Simon’s Parish Church on Sunday November 21 to celebrate the reopening of the church following internal re-ordering and renovation.

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Archbishop preaches at Centenary Commemoration of the Ulster Tower, Thiepval

Friday November 19th 2021

On Friday morning, November 19, Archbishop John McDowell delivered the address at the Commemoration Service for the 100th Anniversary of the Ulster Memorial Tower, held at Thiepval.

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‘Safe, humane and dignified’ treatment sought for refugees and people seeking asylum

Thursday November 18th 2021

The Inter Faith Working Group, one of the working groups of the Church of Ireland’s Commission for Christian Unity and Dialogue, has today highlighted the need for ‘safe, humane and dignified treatment of refugees and those seeking asylum.’

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Rebekah reaches national Chorister of the Year semi-final

Thursday November 18th 2021

Teenager Rebekah Devlin, a parishioner of All Saints’, Belfast, has made it through to the semi-finals of the prestigious 2021 BBC Songs of Praise and Radio 2 ‘Young Chorister of the Year’ competition.

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Remembering parishioners who have died during pandemic

Wednesday November 17th 2021

On Remembrance Sunday, the United Parish of Ballynure & Ballyeaston gathered to plant a tree recognising the trauma experienced by so many over almost two years of Covid-19.

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Association provides a real hub in Ballycraigy

Wednesday November 17th 2021

Muckamore Parish Development Association (MPDA) has moved into purpose-built premises in the heart of the Ballycraigy Estate outside Antrim, and is reaching out into the local community.

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Death of the Ven Jack Patterson

Tuesday November 16th 2021

It is with sadness with record the death of the Ven Jack (John) Patterson, former Archdeacon of Dalriada, on Monday November 15.

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Jeni joins Christian Aid activists at COP26 demonstration

Monday November 15th 2021

Dr Jeni McAughey, a retired GP and member of St Patrick’s, Parish, Whitehead, joined tens of thousands of demonstrators on the streets of Glasgow on November 6 for a day of action coinciding with the UN climate summit, COP26.

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Silence will highlight gender-based violence

Monday November 15th 2021

Connor Mothers’ Union is hosting a short service, incorporating a three-minute silence, as part of this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

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