It is with sadness we report the death of the Rev Moreen Hutchinson, who recently retired as Priest in Charge of the grouped parishes of Ardclinis, Tickmacrevan, Layde and Cushendun (in Carnlough, Glenarm, Cushendal and Cushendun). Moreen, 65, was suddenly…
The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, launched his second book, Shadows on the Journey, in the Good Book Shop, Belfast, on September 22. Although it is not a sequel to his well received first publication Fulfilment and…
A ‘Celebration Service’ was held at the Hilden Centre on Sunday September 25 to mark the 10th anniversary of this purpose built worship centre. The service, held in a large marquee in the grounds of the centre, was conducted by…
The Rev Canon Gregory Dunstan, rector of St Matthew’s, Shankill, has been appointed Dean of Armagh. The appointment was announced by the Archbishop of Armagh, The Most Rev Alan Harper, OBE. Canon Dunstan will succeed the Rt Rev Patrick Rooke,…
The children of Potter’s House, Holy Trinity Parish, Woodburn, have raised £300 for the Leprosy Mission. During Lent, Potter’s House participated in the ‘Helping Hands Project’ – raising money for reconstructive surgery for leprosy sufferers. The children also learned about…
Kilbride Parish Church has received a financial boost from the Big Lottery Fund. The parish was awarded £8,512 from the Fund’s Energy Efficient Venues programme, which offers Lottery money to local groups to carry out improvements to the community venues…
September 18 was a very special Sunday in Stoneyford Parish as the Rev John Farr was formally introduced as priest–in–charge. On top of this, 18 candidates went forward for confirmation, the largest number in the parish living memory! The Bishop…
St Patrick’s Mothers’ Union, Ballymena, recently celebrated its 90th anniversary! Diocesan President Moira Thom joined the party to help Audrey Deacon slice up the anniversary cake at a tea in the church hall following a service of Holy Communion to…
More than 300 visitors, some from as far away as Australia and America, visited Billy Parish Church for its Festival of Baptism. The festival was held in the church, near Bushmills, on September 10 and 11 as part of European…
All Saints’, Craigyhill, will host a special event on September 22 to launch the completion of a £50,000 refurbishment of the church hall. The building has had a complete facelift with a new larger kitchen, access ramp and toilet for…
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