The annual Black Santa Sitout for charities at St Annes Cathedral, Belfast, got underway at 10.30am on Thursday December 17. The Back Santas – including a few familiar faces from Connor Diocese – will be on the street in front…
The year 2009 marked the centenary of the lay office of Reader in the Church of Ireland. To mark the occasion, George Leckey, a Diocesan Reader in Connor Diocese, has written a new book entitled Reader Ministry in the Church…
The Bishop of Connor, The Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, will lead BBC Radio Four’s Prayer for the Day for six mornings beginning on Saturday December 18 and continuing on Monday December 21. Bishop Alan’s seasonal reflections can be heard on…
On Sunday December 20, St Matthew’s, Shankill, will host their third annual Community Carol Service with the 1st Old Boys Band under their conductor, Stephen Cairns. The readings, in the traditional pattern, will be read by representatives of groups and…
St Patrick's Parish Church, Glenarm, hosted a Victorian Christmas on Friday December 11. The historic church was beautifully decorated for the occasion, setting a very Victorian atmosphere. The first scene took place in the kitchen where the housekeeper introduced the…
A coffee morning organised by two members of staff at Church of Ireland House has raised £255 for the Dean of Belfast’s Black Santa Appeal. The event took place on Wednesday December 2 in the Boardroom at Church of Ireland…
Two presentations by author and Church of England curate Mark Griffiths on the topic ‘How can the church connect with the unchurched child’ were well attended. The ‘One Generation from Extinction’ talks took place in St Brigid’s Parish Church, Glengormley,…
The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, has announced details of his third series of Lenten Seminars. Dates and venues are as follows: Monday 15th February – St Peter’s Parish Church, Belfast ; Tuesday 23rd February- Dunluce Parish…
The people of the parish of Saint Nicholas, Lisburn Road, Belfast returned to worship in the church building on Saint Nicholas' Day after using the Parish Halls for 33 weeks. During that time a number of major repairs were carried…
John Kelly, photographer and historian, has published a second edition of his book ‘Lisburn’s Rich Church Heritage,' packed with even more faces and names.’ John was at Cafe Vic-Ryn in Moira Road, Lisburn, on Friday December 4 for a book…
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