Youth Ministry Audit finds hope and challenge
A major survey from the Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) has highlighted the need for more volunteers to give their skills and energy.
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Connor MU presentation to Archdeacon Stephen McBride
At a meeting of Connor Mothers’ Union (MU) Diocesan Council on Tuesday April 8, Diocesan President Alison Skillen made a presentation to Archdeacon Stephen McBride to mark his stepping down from the role of Diocesan Chaplain after 12 years.
Stephen all set for epic Connor Big Run!
Unlike most of us, Lisburn Cathedral musical director Stephen McLoughlin is hoping the sunny, dry and very hot weather does not persist as we move into the weekend and beyond.
Gather event ‘such a blessing’ says Diocesan Youth Officer
On Sunday April 6, around 80 young people and leaders were in St Patrick’s, Ballymena, for the very first Connor Youth Gather event.
Christian Aid Week focuses on Guatemala – a hunger hotspot
Christian Aid Week 2025 runs from May 11-17, and this year focuses on supporting the people of Guatemala, known as a hunger hotspot.
Give the organ a try as part of Play the Organ Year 2025
Musicians of all ages with some keyboard experience are invited to become involved in Play the Organ Year 2025 (PTOY), starting with an event on Saturday April 12.
Parish Panel Training – Connor Diocese
Dr Niall Moore, Church of Ireland Safeguarding Officer, will deliver an online training session for those who are members of Parish Panels on Thursday May 22 from 7pm to 9.30pm.
SAMS Ireland appoints new Mission Director
The Rev Geoff Hamilton has been appointed Mission Director of SAMS Ireland, the South American Mission Society.
A week left to enter Church of Ireland Communications Competition 2025
There is just a week left to enter this year’s Church of Ireland Communications Competition, and all magazine and newsletter editors around the Church are reminded to send in their entries by next Friday (April 11).
‘An amazing experience’ – Andy attends First Responders retreat in California
The Rev Andy Moore, curate in the Parish of Kilconriola and Ballyclug, Ballymena, has just returned from California after a week in Hume Lake Christian Camp with Firefighters for Christ (FFC).
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