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‘Pick up a Picnic’ outreach to families

Monday June 29th 2020

The parishes of Christ Church and St John’s in Ballyclare and Templepatrick are supporting local families with the launch of the new ‘Pick up a Picnic’ initiative.

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Celebrating children’s ministry in St Bartholomew’s

Monday June 29th 2020

St Bartholomew’s Parish Church, Stranmillis, held its annual Service of Celebration for Children’s Ministry on Sunday June 28 via Zoom.

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Archbishop McDowell issues statement on return to public worship

Friday June 26th 2020

The following statement has been issued by the Most Rev John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, on the Northern Ireland Executive’s announcement in relation to the Coronavirus Recovery Plan and returning to public worship:

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Connor Synod through the years!

Thursday June 25th 2020

Today, June 25, clergy and lay people should have been gathering in Ballymoney for the annual Diocesan Synod. As this is not possible due to the Covid-19 restrictions, we invite you to take a walk down memory lane and enjoy some pictures from Synods of old.

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Lisburn Cathedral hosts drive-in service at local rugby club

Wednesday June 24th 2020

Lisburn Cathedral is looking forward to holding its first drive-in church service this Sunday, June 28, at 3pm at Lisburn Rugby Club.

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Car radios will broadcast drive-in service in Ballyclare

Tuesday June 23rd 2020

The United Parish of Ballynure and Ballyclare, in conjunction with Ballyclare Presbyterian Church, will be holding a drive-in church service on Sunday June 28 at 7pm in the Sixmile Leisure Centre carpark.

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Day of Prayer for emergency services

Monday June 22nd 2020

This Thursday, June 25, will be a day of prayer across many nations and continents for Policing, Ambulance and Fire Services.

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Tributes paid to bishop-designate at Standing Committee

Monday June 22nd 2020

Archbishop John McDowell has paid tribute to Connor Bishop-designate George Davison who has stood down as Clerical Honorary Secretary of the General Synod.

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Summer Madness Connor sub camp moves online!

Monday June 22nd 2020

Sad to be missing the Summer Madness Festival at Glenarm this year? Engage Connor Youth has announced something to cheer everyone up – the Summer Madness Connor sub camp online will take place from next Friday!

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Advice from RCB following Government announcement on re-opening of churches

Monday June 22nd 2020

With confirmation from the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive that churches may re-open for public worship from next Monday, June 29, the RCB has reminded parishes of its guidance on returning to in-church worship.

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