At two farewell meetings, CMSI supporters heard how much mission associates John and Poppy Spens had achieved in Southern Sudan – and a plea for another couple to follow in their footsteps. Around 50 people listened to presentations from John…
Violinist Alan McClure and his accompanist Elizabeth Bicker MBE were the guest musicians at the first of three ‘Music in May’ lunchtime concerts in Christ Church Parish on Tuesday May 10. The second concert will be held on Tuesday May…
The Wider Circle is holding two Steps to Healing residential programmes in Larne and in Ballycastle. The organisation aims to create healing opportunities and promote wholeness for anyone who has experienced harmful or traumatic events. The Steps to Healing programmes…
A book by the Rev Stanley Gamble celebrating 400 years of the King James Version of the Bible is now available in the Good Book Shhop. ‘A Time to Dance’ introduces the reader to the history of the Authorised Version by…
Warmest congratulations to Newtownabbey lady Florence Grattan who celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday May 5th. Florence was delighted when the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, called to see her at home on her big day. With…
Application forms are now available for grants from Connor Council for Mission’s Mission Support Fund. The Fund was established to assist people wanting to be more involved in mission both at home and overseas. The Council wants to deepen a…
While some were basking in the sun on the May Day Bank Holiday, members of Connor Mothers’ Union were once again pounding the streets of Belfast. The ladies took part in the Belfast Marathon Walk on Monday May 2. The…
A number of training events, relating to both pastoral care and growing leaders, are coming up in Connor Diocese. ‘Refresh and Revive’ is an evening for pastoral visitors and clergy. This takes place on Tuesday May 17 from 7.30pm until…
The 2011 series of three lunchtime Music in May concerts in Christ Church Parish, Lisburn, gets underway on Tuesday May 10. The first concert features a programme of classical and popular favourites performed by leading violinist Alan McClure. Alan is…
Royal fan the Rev Derek Kerr, rector of Drummaul, Duneane and Ballyscullion, was one of the thousands who camped out overnight to get a bird’s eye view of the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Derek’s delight at being…
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