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New kneelers for St Patrick’s, Templepatrick

Friday December 21st 2012

St Patrick’s Parish Church, Templepatrick, has a new set of hand crafted kneelers. Proudly displaying the new kneelers are eight of the ten ladies who stitched them. From…

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‘That first Christmas changed the world forever’

Friday December 21st 2012

A Christmas message from the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy. It is something that is indelibly marked on my memory. One of those unforgettable experiences that still makes me so thankful. I am referring to the birth…

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Weather no deterrent for Belfast’s Black Santa

Wednesday December 19th 2012

Rain and a sharp wind are no deterrent to Belfast’s Black Santa the Very Rev John Mann as he and his team continue the annual charity sitout on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral. The Dean of Belfast, who is…

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Journalist Alf McCreary speaking in St Anne’s Cathedral

Tuesday December 18th 2012

Well known journalist, author and broadcaster, Alf McCreary, will speak at the healing service in St Anne’s Cathedral on Monday January 7 at 8pm. Alf will launch a series of talks on Mondays in January on the theme of thanksgiving….

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Seminar by Director of Pioneer Ministry in Liverpool Diocese

Tuesday December 18th 2012

The Rev Phil Potter, Director of Pioneer Ministry for The Diocese of Liverpool, visited Connor Diocese recently. Approximately 20 people from some inner city parishes and also from the inner city planning group attended a lunchtime seminar given by Phil…

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Enthronement of new Archbishop of Armagh

Tuesday December 18th 2012

Report and photos by Paul Harron The Service of Enthronement for the new Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, The Most Rev Dr Richard Clarke, took place at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on Saturday December 15. Those attending…

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‘Baraka – Journeys in Africa’ launched in the Good Book Shop

Friday December 14th 2012

The Rev Canon James Carson, rector of St Paul’s Lisburn, launched his latest book ‘Baraka – Journeys in Africa’ on December 13. In the book, Canon Carson explores the meaning of mission and partnership. He shows how members of teams…

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Prayer Space in Market Square, Lisburn

Friday December 14th 2012

The Churches in Lisburn are once again hosting a Prayer Space in a shop in Market Square Lisburn. This will be open every day, except Sunday, until Saturday December 22. Please feel free to take time out from the hustle…

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’Prayer for Peace’– Saturday December 15 at Belfast City Hall

Friday December 14th 2012

A Prayer for Peace, which is being held with permission from the PSNI, will begin at 8.30am Saturday December 15 at Belfast City Hall. The organisers have issued the following statement: “For 2012 the Northern Ireland Tourist Board slogan has…

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Black Santa all set for Christmas sitout

Friday December 14th 2012

The Dean of Belfast begins his second Black Santa Christmas sitout for charity at St Anne’s Cathedral on Saturday December 15. In the days leading up to Christmas Eve, the Very Rev John Mann will be joined on the cathedral…

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