michael, Author at The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

Former teacher honoured with MBE

Friday February 21st 2014

Congratulations to Mrs Peggy Weir, a parishioner of the Parish of St Peter and St James, who has been honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours List. Peggy, who is in her eighties, was awarded an MBE for Services to…

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Connor officer appointed Regional Co–ordinator for Messy Church

Friday February 21st 2014

Jill Hamilton, Children’s Project Development Officer with Connor Diocese, has taken on the role of Regional Co–ordinator for Messy Church for Northern Ireland. “As part of my role, I am involved in partnering with churches in new ventures,” Jill explained….

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New Connor Youth Council hosting ‘The Event’ in March

Friday February 21st 2014

A new Youth Council has been formed in Connor Diocese under the banner ‘Engage,’ with a big celebration planned for March 29. ‘The Event’ will take place in St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Ballymena, and is aimed at all young people…

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Conference explores topic of human sexuality with ‘sensitivity and grace’

Friday February 21st 2014

As part of the process of exploring issues surrounding human sexuality taking place throughout the Church of Ireland, the Diocese of Connor has been has been grouped with the Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory and the Diocese of Kilmore,…

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Community event and fundraiser at Derryvolgie Parish

Friday February 21st 2014

A community event and fundraiser was held at Derryvolgie Parish Church on Saturday February 8. Organised by the events committee, the morning’s activities raised more than £1,200. Something’s cooking in the kitchen: Lynn Perry busy preparing breakfasts….

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How CMSI’s Emergency Appeal is helping people in South Sudan

Wednesday February 12th 2014

To date the Diocese of Connor has contributed €7,535 (£6,037) to CMS Ireland’s Emergency Appeal for South Sudan. Since the launch of the appeal last month, a total of €14,449 has been raised with a further £4,000 pledged. This has…

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New CPAS training events at Christ Church, Lisburn

Tuesday February 11th 2014

Following the success of the Mentoring Matters and Change Makers training days in 2013, CPAS is hosting to two new training events for church leaders over the coming months. ‘Keeping watch over ourselves in leadership’ will take place on Thursday…

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New Wine Ireland training youth and kids’ training day

Tuesday February 11th 2014

New Wine Ireland is hosting a kids and youth training day at Willowfield Parish Church, Belfast, on March 8. Guest speaker is Olly Goldenberg, author of Josiah Generation. The training day is for church leaders, parents, youth and children’s teams….

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Gifts and support for Seafarers who visited Mission over Christmas

Tuesday February 11th 2014

Twenty five seafarers visited the Flying Angel Centre at Belfast Docks on Christmas Day 2013, and 38 were welcomed in the Centre on Boxing Day. An article written by Eleanor Launchbury, who volunteers at the Mission to Seafarers with her…

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Quiet Space for Lent in Belfast Cathedral

Tuesday February 11th 2014

Belfast Cathedral is creating space for reading and reflection for clergy and lay readers of all denominations each Wednesday during Lent. The cathedral library provides a comfortable space with well–stocked shelves and Wi–Fi, while photocopying and printing can be facilitated….

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