The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

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What’s coming up

Youth events coming up in Connor Diocese

For information on youth activities, please contact Diocesan Youth Officer Dave Armstrong at davidarmstrong@connordiocese.org.

Connor Takes the Castle – October 2-4

Connor Takes the Castle (CTTC) 2026 which runs from Friday October 2 until Sunday October 4 in Castlewellan Christian Conference Centre.

Sleep over in a castle, take part in epic games and challenges, learn more about God and meet new friends from other churches. CTTC is always an epic weekend, packed full of fun!

The Rev Peter Blair will be speaking, and Hannah Craig, Youth Worker at Railway Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn, will be teaching from the Bible. There will be lots of favourite activities as well as a few new adventures.

The weekend is for young people aged 11-18, and each parish group should be accompanied by leaders for the weekend.

The cost is £60 for the full weekend and £20 for a day pass on the Saturday.
No deposit is required.

Diocesan Youth Officer Dave Armstrong said: “I am really looking forward to welcoming young people from all over Connor back to Castlewellan Castle for our annual youth weekend.

“Connor Takes the Castle is a fantastic opportunity for young people to grow in God’s word, to worship together, to make friends and to take part in lots of fun and exciting activities.”

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

Launch youth and children’s ministry training

Launch, Connor Diocese’s annual training event for those working in youth and children’s
ministry will now take place on Saturday November 21, running from 10am-12noon at a venue to be confirmed.  Anyone involved in children’s and youth ministry will be welcome to attend.

Sign up HERE.

Equip Training Events 

Equip training events are a way to come together to learn and discuss some key topics that will help build our church families and equip us in serving young people.  These events are not only for youth workers and volunteers but will be really beneficial to anyone in your church who has a heart for the next generation.  This includes church leaders, vestry members, Sunday School teachers, parents, grandparents, and anyone passionate about helping young people find life in Jesus.

Young People and Mental Health

Jen Christie will help us understand what some of the big topics regarding young people and mental health are and how the Church can meet their needs.

• Date to be advised