The Bishop of Connor has called upon people within his diocese to speak up for refugees, not only in prayer but by working together with other churches in their parishes and lobbying politicians. Matthew’s Gospel is clear in saying that…
The annual Synod of the Diocese of Connor takes place in St Nicholas’ Parish Church, Carrickfergus, today, Wednesday September 23. You can follow Synod as it happens by clicking through our photo album, below. Full reports will follow. …
In a statement issued today, September 23, the Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of Ireland said the current refugee crisis presents a challenge not only for governments, but for Christian Churches. “Along with many others, we are acutely aware…
On September 20 a special thanksgiving service was held in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Down and Dromore and Connor Organ Scholarship Scheme. The scheme helps provide and equip organists for public worship. It…
St Anne’s Cathedral was again at the heart of Belfast Culture Night 2015, hosting a series of superb musical performances and talented artists. Crowds again packed into the Cathedral for two beautiful services featuring the St Anne’s Choir – Evensong…
The Paraguayan city of Concepción had never seen anything quite like it! A bunch of men parading through its streets playing hymns in a blood and thunder style on flutes and drums – while waving a large Northern Ireland flag!…
As part of its 200th anniversary celebrations Billy Parish Church hosted a wedding festival over the weekend of September 11-13. The festival started with a Friday night opening service when the rector, the Rev John Anderson, gave a potted history…
The people of the Parish of Ramoan have used their gifts to serve their community, the Bishop of Connor stated at the official opening of Ramoan Parish Centre. The Rt Rev Alan Abernethy told guests at the opening: “This parish…
The Rev Paul Arbuthnot was installed as Minor Canon and Sacrist of Westminster during Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Sunday September 13. Paul was a chorister in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, and is from Jordanstown Parish where his parents are…
St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, has turned its Celtic Cross gold this week to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Cathedral in Donegall Street joins a host of landmark buildings across the UK which lit up gold on September 15 to…
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