michael, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Ordination of Deacons

Friday June 22nd 2007

Five new Deacons are to be ordained by the Archbishop of Armagh at a service in Lisburn Cathedral on Sunday June 24. They are: Barry Forde for the curacy of Coleraine; Campbell Dixon in the Auxiliary Ministry for the curacy…

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Commissioned Ministers celebrate in Ballintoy

Wednesday June 20th 2007

Connor Commissioned Ministers' scheme recently celebrated the end of a busy year with a service of celebration at Ballintoy Parish Church on Wednesday June 6. Connor Diocese has commissioned 57 people in 12 parishes to carry out a range of…

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MBE for the Rev Canon Kathleen Brown

Wednesday June 20th 2007

The Rev Canon Kathleen Brown, rector of St Paul and St Barnabas, Belfast, for the past 15 years, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Canon Brown, who is due to retire later this year, received the Honour for services…

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Mens’ Society revisits the Flight of the Earls

Friday June 15th 2007

Members of the Church of Ireland Mens’ Society revisited an important historical milestone as they recalled ‘The Flight of the Earls’ at their annual outing. On 14 September 1607 Hugh O’Neill of Tyrone and Rory O’Donnell of Donegal sailed from…

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South Belfast parishes visit the President

Friday June 15th 2007

St Nicholas and St John's Malone parishes were among five churches in south Belfast to visit Áras an Uachtaráin, the residence of Irish President Mary McAleese recently. The five churches organised a series of meetings during Lent, and at each…

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ISE to host a Day of Private Reflection

Friday June 15th 2007

The Irish School of Ecumenics is offering the opportunity to take time out and participate in a Day of Private Reflection with an open house followed by a walk up Cave Hill. The event takes place on Thursday June 21,…

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Young people from St John’s send goats to Africa

Wednesday June 13th 2007

Young people from St John’s, Malone, raised a wonderful £1,050 to send five goats to Africa. The goats will provide milk cheese and butter, and if the goats reproduce any excess produce can be sold to allow the family to…

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Antiques fair at St Mark’s, Ballymacash

Tuesday June 12th 2007

A ‘Fair for All’ of antiques and collectables will be held in the hall at St Mark’s Parish Church, Ballymacash on Saturday June 16 from 10am to 4pm. Leading dealers will display their wares and items may be purchased. Light…

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50th anniversary of St Andrew’s Church Hall, Colin

Tuesday June 12th 2007

Words and pictures by John Kelly St Andrew’s Church Hall, Colin, was packed to capacity on Sunday June 10 for a Service of Thanksgiving marking the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the hall. The Rector, the Rev John Budd,…

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Mens’ Society marks anniversary of Flight of the Earls

Wednesday June 6th 2007

The Church of Ireland Mens’ Society 2007 outing will commemorate the 400th anniversary of Flight of the Earls. It was September 4 1607 when the Earls of Tyrone and Tyrconnell, along with a close circle of family and associates, boarded…

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