Confirmation in St Paul’s, Lisburn
Sixteen adults and seven teenagers were confirmed by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, at a service in St Paul’s Parish Church, Lisburn, on Sunday March 16. Photograph by Norman Briggs.
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Diocesan Lay Reader commissioned at Lisburn Cathedral
Lisburn Cathedral was the venue for the commissioning of Garvin Jess as a Diocesan Lay Reader on Thursday March 13. The lively service was led by the Rev Simon Genoe, with the rector, Canon Sam Wright preaching, and the Bishop…
Come and sing Stainer’s Crucifixion – Belfast
Joining with USOC, the Royal School of Church Music in Ireland (RSCM) invites you to ‘come and sing’ the Crucifixion by Sir John Stainer at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast. The event, on April 5 at 2pm, will be directed by…
Lenten Reflection Series by Church’s Ministry of Healing and Bishops’ Appeal
A Lenten Reflection Series focusing on the theme of Compassion is being explored jointly by Bishops’ Appeal and the Church’s Ministry of Healing Ireland. The series will reflect upon theological and practical aspects of compassion and will root its exploration…
CPAS training events at Christ Church, Lisburn
‘Keeping watch over ourselves in leadership’ – a training course organised by CPSA, will be held in Lisburn on March 27. A second training course – ‘Sustaining oneself in leadership’ will be held on May 22, the venue again being…
Snakes alive in St Patrick’s, Coleraine!
The story of St Patrick is being brought to life for hundreds of schoolchildren in a super slithery way in St Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Coleraine. Since last week, pupils from local schools have been visiting the historic church –…
Keys handed over as churches prepare for a week of mission
St Patrick’s Parish in the heart of Coleraine will next month become the centre for a week of mission involving 12 local churches. The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, gave his blessing to this interdenominational initiative when…
Congratulations to Kilroot centenarian Laura
Kilroot parishioner Laura Clark celebrated her 100th birthday recently, and her rector the Rev Mike McCann and the choir of St Colman’s provided some musical entertainment to ensure Laura had a wonderful party. Laura, who was born in Norfolk, now…
Bishop helps Billy celebrate his 105th birthday!
Congratulations to Mr Billy Noble, a parishioner of St Patrick’s, Jordanstown, who this week celebrated his 105th birthday! The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, and Billy’s rector the Rev Canon Nigel Baylor popped into Billy’s home close…
Linda goes barefoot for Holy Week
Linda Chambers of mission agency the United Society (formerly USPG) is planning to go barefoot for Holy Week. “My feet are used to the protection of socks, slippers, shoes and boots. I am uncomfortable in bare feet, even around the…
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