michael, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Stand up against Poverty

Friday October 13th 2006

A rally against poverty taking place on Sunday October 15 at the Bandstand, Botanic Gardens, Belfast is part of a bid to enter the Guinness Book of Records. The aim is to have the largest number of people ever stand…

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Former Archbishop of Dublin to visit Connor

Wednesday October 11th 2006

Bishop Walton Empey, a former Archbishop of Dublin, will be visiting two churches in Connor on Sunday October 22. The Bishop will first preach at 11am in St Jude’s Parish Church, Muckamore, at the harvest service in the context of…

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Re-dedication of Chapel at St Mary Magdalene

Tuesday October 10th 2006

The Chapel of the Holy Spirit – the side chapel in St Mary Magdalene Parish Church – was first consecrated in 1979 by Bishop Arthur Butler. The chapel has recently been re-painted, refurbished and new coverings have been purchased for…

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175th Anniversary in Derrykeighan

Wednesday September 27th 2006

The Parish Church of St Colman, Derrykeighan, in the village of Dervock, north Connor, celebrated its 175th anniversary with special services on Sunday September 10. The present church was consecrated on September 9 1831, and replaced earlier church buildings which…

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Kerri shares her Kenyan experience

Wednesday September 27th 2006

Kerri Cunningham, a 17-year-old student and a member of Magheragall Parish Church was the guest speaker at the Senior Citizens’ Club in Magheragall Parish Church. Kerri travelled to Kenya in July with a CMS Ireland team from local parishes with…

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Big Dander 2006

Wednesday September 27th 2006

More than 180 walkers of all ages put their best feet forward on Saturday September 23 when they stepped out on Big Dander 2006. The walk began at St Patrick’s Parish Church, Ballymena, and meandered through the Ecos Millennium Park….

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175th Anniversary of Magheragall Parish Church

Friday September 22nd 2006

A Service of Celebration was held in Magheragall Parish Church on May 25 2006 to mark the 175th anniversary of the consecration of the church. The Rector, the Rev Nicholas Dark led the service and the special guest was the…

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Ardclinis says it with flowers

Friday September 22nd 2006

Ardclinis Parish Church in Carnlough held a flower festival during September. The three-day event was opened on September 15 by Lady Christine Eames OBE. Visiting preacher on Sunday September 17 was the Rev Frances Bach and the service also included…

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New Funding for Art Projects

Friday September 22nd 2006

A new fund has been established by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to help small groups in Protestant working class communities engage with professional artists to promote culture and the arts. The £200,000 ‘Place, Identity and Art’ programme is…

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Tax Volunteers

Friday September 22nd 2006

Older people with concerns about tax related issues can now get help from an independent free tax advice service operating in Northern Ireland. TaxHelp for Older People (TOP) is provided by Tax Volunteers, an independent organisation, to make free professional…

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