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Fundraiser for Friends of the Cancer Centre

Monday August 18th 2025

The Archdeacon of Belfast, the Ven Barry Forde, is preparing for the Tour de 4 charity cycle challenge taking place in Glasgow on September 7.

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80th anniversary of VJ Day marked at Belfast Cathedral

Friday August 15th 2025

An Act of Remembrance was held in Belfast Cathedral at 12 noon on Friday August 15 to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

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Gaol time for Retired Clergy Association (NI) members

Monday August 11th 2025

Eleven members of the Retired Clergy Association (NI), together with five spouses, recently found themselves incarcerated in gaol, but readers and colleagues will be glad to know (or maybe not!!) that they were released after a short time!

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Templepatrick team home after busy ministry trip to India

Monday August 11th 2025

A team of six from Templepatrick Parish has returned home after a ministry trip to the Indian Christian Mission Centre in Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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Belfast Cathedral stewards visit St Patrick’s, Dublin

Monday August 11th 2025

Belfast Cathedral’s stewards took an enjoyable trip by train to visit St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, last week.

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MU funds training in recognising & responding to domestic or sexual abuse

Thursday August 7th 2025

All Ireland Mothers’ Union is funding training for anyone within the Church of Ireland interested in signing up to Safe Place or renewing their Safe Place status.

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Bags of inspiration in crafty fundraiser for Lisburn Cathedral Hall

Monday August 4th 2025

Two members of Lisburn Cathedral are using their crafting skills to produce hand-made bags in various sizes which they are selling to raise funds for the renovation of the Cathedral Hall.

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Experiences of healthcare chaplaincy sought

Thursday July 31st 2025

The Northern Ireland Healthcare Chaplains’ Association (NIHCA) is the professional body for healthcare chaplains in Northern Ireland and aims to support and to equip healthcare chaplains.

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The Rev Dr Ron Elsdon

Monday July 28th 2025

It is with much sadness we record the death of the Rev Dr Ron Elsdon. A former rector of St Bartholomew’s Parish Church, Stranmillis, Ron retired in 2013 and he and his wife Janice later served with the clergy team at Belfast Cathedral.

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A galloping good time at Antrim’s Wild West Bible Club!

Monday July 28th 2025

Play it by Ear Christian drama group led the Funday Club at All Saints’ Parish, Antrim, on a Wild West adventure which looked at how God led the Children of Israel from captivity in Egypt to the Promised Land.

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