The institution of the Rev Edmond (Eddie) Coulter as rector of Lambeg Parish Church took place on Thursday October 13. Eddie was instituted by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy. Preacher at the service was the Rt…
Parishioners and staff from St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, attended a farewell tea on October 6 to say goodbye to two members of clergy who are moving to new positions. PHOTO ALBUM The Rev Canon Denise Acheson, former Dean’s Vicar, will…
A video produced by the Connor Diocesan Development Team was shown during the evening session of Diocesan Synod in Carrickfergus on September 28. Entitled Parishes connecting with communities, the film showed how three Connor parishes are doing very different –…
On Saturday October 1 Connor Youth Council hosted Reveal, another fantastic event which included the launch of the Connor Youth Forum. A fabulous selection of games was organised by Catherine from St George’s Parish and Sharon from Church of the…
In his Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy said he prayed that this Saturday’s parade, part of the north Belfast Agreement signed last weekend, would ‘be something that helps us move to…
Crowds packed into St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Friday night at the city of Belfast buzzed with the sounds, sights and flavours of Culture Night 2016. Photo Album. There was a constant flow of people through the huge glass doors during…
Fifty years of faithful church witness was celebrated at St Columba’s Church, Derryvolgie, at morning worship on Sunday September 11. Report and pictures by John Kelly. The 50th Anniversary Service was led by the rector, the Rev Stephen McElhinney. During…
A service of Installation of Canons in the Chapter of St Saviour, Connor, took place in Christ Church Cathedral, Lisburn, on Thursday September 8. It followed the retirement of the Rev Canon George Irwin, and during the service the Rev…
From quality food to outrageous games, from great discussions to singing God’s praise, from water fights to quiet reflection – the Connor Takes the Castle Weekend had it all! Connor Youth Council welcomed groups from across the diocese to the…
St Patrick’s, Ballymena, was packed for a Service of Ordination of Priests in Connor Diocese on Sunday September 4. At the service, the Rev Dennis Christie was ordained to serve as curate in the Parish of Ballymena; the Rev Aaron…
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