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Launch of latest book by Dr Alan Acheson

Thursday October 19th 2017

Dr Alan Acheson, a former member of General Synod for the Diocese of Connor, will launch his latest book on his 80th birthday, Saturday October 21, at Union Theological College, Belfast.

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Bishop of Connor’s Presidential Address

Wednesday October 18th 2017

In his Presidential Address to Synod, the Bishop of Connor the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, spoke about his health shock, reorganisation of diocesan adminiatration, and the value of an inter-diocesan learning event he attended.

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Foodbank benefits from Harvest at All Saints’ Church, Belfast

Monday October 16th 2017

Sunday October 8 was annual Harvest Sunday in All Saints Church, Belfast, and this year the parish decided to include the South Belfast Foodbank as a major focus of its Harvest celebrations.

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Successful Pets’ Service and Blessing at St Anne’s Cathedral

Monday October 16th 2017

St Anne’s special service for pets on Sunday October 15 was a great success with hundreds of dogs and other animals flocking to the Cathedral for praise and blessing. They came from Belfast and beyond to be at this very…

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Parish honours long-serving choir members

Friday October 13th 2017

The Parish of Templepatrick and Donegore recognised two outstanding choir members at its recent Harvest Festival Service in St Patrick’s Church.

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Harvest gifts for Women’s Aid as Ahoghill and Portglenone are certified Safe Spaces

Friday October 13th 2017

Parishioners from St Colmanell’s, Ahoghill, collected toiletries for Woman’s Aid at their Harvest. Both St Colmanell’s and Portglenone churches are now certified Safe Spaces.

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Rangers from St Matthew’s enjoy the Big Gig!

Friday October 13th 2017

Girls and leaders from West Division Senior Section Rangers based in St Matthew’s Church Hall, Belfast, were in London on Saturday October 7 for the Big Gig at London’s Wembley Arena.

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Jennifer serves 50 years in Cloughfern Choir!

Wednesday October 11th 2017

A special presentation took place at Cloughfern Parish Church on October 8 to choir member Jennifer Boyd, who has notched up 50 years of service as a member of the choir.

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Historic Magheragall quilt to be included in National Treasures archive

Wednesday October 11th 2017

A handwoven quilt belonging to Magheragall Parish has captured the interest of a media production company, and will feature in a televised roadshow on October 22.

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Weekend retreat for clergy couples

Wednesday October 11th 2017

The Church of Ireland Marriage Council is offering an opportunity for clergy and their spouses in Connor Diocese to attend a weekend retreat in the Hilton Templepatrick Hotel & County Club on February 10 and 11 2018.

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