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Eglantine rector features in country/gospel concert

Wednesday May 17th 2017

A country/gospel concert was held in Trinity Methodist Church and Community Venue, Lisburn, on Friday May 12, and among those taking part was the Rev Jason Kernohan, Eglantine Parish.

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Bishop of Clogher to speak at Clergy Quiet Morning

Wednesday May 17th 2017

The Bishop of Connor has invited the Rt Rev John McDowell, Bishop of Clogher, to speak at a Quiet Morning for Connor Clergy on Thursday June 15. Bishop John will speak on the subjects – ‘The distinctive gifts of the…

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Mission Support Fund grants available

Tuesday May 16th 2017

Applications for financial support from Connor Mission Support Fund 2017 should be submitted by this Friday, May 19. The Fund is administered by Connor Council for Mission which is keen to deepen a sense of mission throughout all parishes within…

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Schools Choir of the Year at St Anne’s a great success

Monday May 15th 2017

The inaugural St Anne Trust Belfast Primary School Choir of the Year competition was an overwhelming success with pupils from 14 schools doing themselves and their schools proud.

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Whitehead and Islandmagee hosts Open Garden in spectacular setting

Monday May 15th 2017

The Parish of Whitehead & Islandmagee is holding an Open Garden event at the home of Jim and Hilary Rafferty at the Mill House, Glenwherry, on June 3 and 4. The serene five-acre garden has featured in the BBC’s Greatest…

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Big breakfast at Lisburn Cathedral in aid of Abaana

Monday May 15th 2017

A fundraising ‘Big Breakfast’ was held in Lisburn Cathedral Hall on Saturday May 13 in support of local charity Abaana for children living in poverty in Uganda.

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Church and Society Commission seminar focuses on mental health

Monday May 15th 2017

More than 20 clergy and other church leaders attended a recent seminar on issues surrounding mental health, hosted by the Church of Ireland’s Church and Society Commission (CASC) in Church of Ireland House, Belfast.

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Youth and children’s leaders get ‘Equipped’ at training event

Monday May 15th 2017

A training event jointly organised by Connor Children’s Council and Connor Youth Council was held in Randalstown Parish on May 6.

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The Rev Earl Storey appointed Editor of The Church of Ireland Gazette

Tuesday May 9th 2017

The Church of Ireland Gazette has announced the appointment of the Rev Earl Storey, as Editor. He will take up the post on June 1 as successor to the Rev Canon Ian Ellis who is stepping down from his 16-year…

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Cathedral hosts inaugural School Choir of the Year competition

Tuesday May 9th 2017

The St Anne Trust will welcome pupils and staff from local schools to Belfast Cathedral on May 10 and 11 to compete for the inaugural ‘Belfast Primary Schools Choir of the Year’ title.

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