The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

A garden party has been organised to support a team from St Brigid’s, Glengormley, who will travel to Nepal with CMS Ireland later this year. The garden party will be hosted by Dennis and Molly Grattan at 38 Twinburn Road,...

The Mission to Seafarers annual fundraising event ‘Tea at Sea’ takes place at the Flying Angel Centre, Belfast Docks, on Friday August 11. There will be a selection of sandwiches, homemade scones, tray bakes and tea and coffee available for...

St Patrick’s Parish Church, Jordanstown, is holding a Holiday Bible Club from August 14-18. The club will meet from 10.30am until 12.30pm each day, and the theme for the week is ‘Turn your world inside out.’ The club is aimed...

Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention, which takes place between Friday 18th and Saturday 26th August, will hold a meeting in St Anne’s Cathedral on Saturday 19th August at 7.30pm. The theme for the summer Convention is ‘You will be my witnesses.’  The majority of...

The institution of the Rev Peter Jones as rector of Mossley Parish will take place in the Church of the Holy Spirit on Wednesday August 23, with the service beginning at 8pm. Peter has been curate assistant in Drumglass Parish,...

The Ordination of Deacons for Connor Diocese takes place on Thursday 24th August in All Saints’ Parish Church, Antrim at 8pm Those being ordained are: Ian Mills – for the Internship in the parish of Saint John the Baptist, Agherton...

Danielle McCullagh will be ordained a Priest for the Parish of Lisburn Cathedral, Diocese of Connor, at a service in Lisburn Cathedral on Sunday 27th August at 3.30pm.

The annual Connor Takes the Castle Youth Weekend takes place at Castlewellan Castle from September 8-10. For further information contact diocesan youth officer Christina Baillie at christina@connordiocese.org.  

The Flying Angel Centre at Belfast Docks where the Mission to Seafarers is based. The September Prayer Walk facilitated by the North Belfast Centre of Mission will take place at Belfast Docks on Monday September 11. This will be a...

The Dean and Chapter of Lisburn Cathedral invite anyone interested in learning more about Contemporary Christian Music to a Sunday afternoon training session and evening Praise Service on September 17. The facilitators of the training will be the Cathedral’s Director...

The Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer will hold ‘Stepping Aside, a reflection morning at Drumbo Parish Church, BT8 8LA, on Saturday September 23. Witness is Nuala Dudley The programme timetable is as follows: 9.30am - tea/coffee in Parish Centre 10am -...

St Patrick’s Parish Church, Ballymena, is holding an Antiques and Collectables Fair in the Church Hall, Castle Street, Ballymena, on Saturday September 23 from 10.30am-4pm. There will be more than 20 dealers selling china, crystal, clocks, fine porcelain, ceramics, oil lamps, original...

This interdenominational group meets to share ideas, problems and successes within the various groups or churches represented. Sr. Nellie McLaughlin will talk on the significance of Laudato Si. The 10th meeting will be in Hillsborough Presbyterian Church Hall, 49 Lisburn Street, Hillsborough, BT26...

Wardrobes & Rings is a play set in Oxford’s Eagle & Child pub. Aging and legendary authors, J.R.R. Tolkien and his great friend C. S. Lewis, meet for what turns out to be the very last time. They were lions of 20th century...

The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, is encouraging parishes in Connor Diocese to consider taking part in ‘Freedom Sunday on Sunday September 24,’ a campaign by the International Justice Mission (IJM). Through this global campaign, IJM is...

A Fashion Show with a Difference will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Greenisland, on Saturday September 29 at 7.30pm. The event is supported by War on Want. Tickets are £8 and this includes a light supper.

CMSI’s Ignite conference takes place on Saturday September 30 and this year provides an opportunity to hear firsthand from Bishop Justin of Maridi Diocese, South Sudan. He will speak about what life has been like and how best the Church...

Ruth Graham will speak in Shankill Parish, Lurgan, on October 10 and Willowfield Parish, Belfast, on October 11. Ruth Graham, youngest daughter of evangelist Billy Graham, and founder and president of Ruth Graham Ministries, will visit Northern Ireland this month....

Ruth Graham will speak in Shankill Parish, Lurgan, on October 10 and Willowfield Parish, Belfast, on October 11. Ruth Graham, youngest daughter of evangelist Billy Graham, and founder and president of Ruth Graham Ministries, will visit Northern Ireland this month....

If you fancy popping down the M1 and A1 to Dromore in Co Down this weekend, you will find Dromore Cathedral is hosting a weekend of free events for its Vision Celebration Weekend.  The timetable is as follows: Seniors Tea...