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Bowling tournament a great success

Tuesday November 6th 2007

The Diocesan Pairs Bowling Tournament took place on Friday October 26 in St Patrick's Hall, Broughshane.  Twenty seven pairs from nine parishes across the diocese took part.  The bowlers entered into the spirit of the tournament and the games were…

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1,000 Euro prize in hymn writing competition

Friday November 2nd 2007

The Hard Gospel Project is offering a €1000.00 (£672.00) grand prize for the winner of its hymn-writing competition, which is encouraging talented musicians to submit compositions based on the theme of ‘loving God and loving your neighbour’. The deadline for…

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New rector for Templepatrick and Donegore

Friday November 2nd 2007

The Reverend Jennifer Bell has been appointed as Incumbent of the United Parishes of Templepatrick and Donegore. The 30-year-old is currently Curate Assistant of the Parish of Saint Nicholas, Belfast, and has been chaplain at Belfast City Hospital since December…

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Armoy bowlers win Connor pairs tournament

Wednesday October 31st 2007

Armoy Parish bowlers James Elliott and Norman McNeill took the honours in the Connor Diocesan Pairs tournament in Broughshane on Friday October 26. The competition, which took place in St Patrick’s Parish Hall, attracted 27 pairs of all ages from…

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New banner for Billy MU

Wednesday October 31st 2007

Billy Mothers’ Union unveiled a new banner at a service in Billy Parish Church on Sunday October 28. The Banner was dedicated by the Rector, the Rev John Anderson. Mothers’ Union Diocesan President, Mrs Moira Thom, preached at the service…

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Alternative Harvest at Holy Trinity Woodburn

Friday October 26th 2007

Harvest at Holy Trinity Woodburn was a different affair this year, with paintings of chickens replacing the usual harvest fare. The paintings, created by the young members of Potter’s House, the church Sunday School, raised £665 for the Fields of…

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Ageability seminar on clubs for older people

Wednesday October 24th 2007

Connor Diocese’s Ageability Committee has hosted a very successful seminar focused on developing a club for older people. The seminar, which took place over two days in Glenavy Parish Hall, follows the publication a year ago of the committee’s report…

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