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SUMMARY:Poppy Display - Kilbride Parish
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URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/poppy-display-kilbride-parish/
LOCATION:Kilbride Parish Church\, Doagh\, BT39 0QA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241102T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T062629
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SUMMARY:Creation Light Party for all the family
DESCRIPTION:Connor Diocese will host a Creation Light Party for all the family in Mossley Parish on November 2.  \nDiocesan Children’s Ministry Development Officer Victoria Jackson said: “At a time of year filled with creepy costumes and dark decorations we want to do something a little different! \n“Come dressed up as something from God’s amazing creation (hint for those who don’t like to dress up…He created YOU!)” \nThere will also be prizes for the best costumes and much\, much more!  \nThe event runs in the Church of the Holy Spirit\, Mossley\, from 4-6pm\, with crafts for all the family to enjoy\, followed by a sing-a-long\, storytelling and s’mores around the ‘campfire.’ The event will finish with food and a Light Parade which everyone is invited to join!  \nSign up for the Creation Light Party HERE.
URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/creation-light-party-for-all-the-family/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Spirit\, Mossley\, 60 Manse Road\, Newtownabbey\, BT36 6XR
ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Jackson":MAILTO:victoriajackson@connordiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241106T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T062629
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Trust training - St Nicholas'\, Carrickfergus
DESCRIPTION:For all clergy/staff and volunteers who have not undergone Safeguarding Trust training in the last three years and who are not Parish Panel members. \nAll registration requests should be emailed to Safeguarding Compliance Officer David McGrory at davidmcgrory@connordiocese.org.
URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/safeguarding-trust-training-st-nicholas-carrickfergus/
LOCATION:St Nicholas\, Carrickfergus\, Lancasterian Street\, Carrickfergus\, BT38 7AB
ORGANIZER;CN="David McGrory":MAILTO:davidmcgrory@connordiocese.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTSTAMP:20260504T062629
CREATED:20241023T140610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T140610Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-day landings
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URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/exhibition-commemorating-the-80th-anniversary-of-the-d-day-landings/
LOCATION:Lisburn Cathedral\, 24a Castle Street\, Lisburn\, BT27 4XD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T062629
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SUMMARY:Neartú conference for Children and Families Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Neartú (strengthen) is an ecumenical conference for all who are involved in Children and Families Ministry across the island of Ireland. \nJoin us for a fantastic day in the beautiful surroundings of Mount Saint Annes Conference Centre\, Portarlington for a time to strengthen yourself and your ministry. \nWe are so thrilled to welcome Rachel Turner as our Keynote speaker in the morning\, as well as a host of experienced practitioners who will run a variety of workshops in the afternoon. Rachel is the founder of Parenting for Faith\, and author of ten books for families\, parents and church leaders including Parenting as a Church Leader\, Comfort in Uncertain Times\, It Takes a Church to Raise a Parent and her new release Parenting Teens for a Life of Faith. She lectures on leadership and intergenerational church at the Institute for Children\, Youth and Mission(CYM) and St. Padarn’s Institute\, and is the discipleship lead at Hope Church\, Harrogate. She also consults and speaks internationally – and somehow has managed to carve out time to be with us! \nDuring the lunch break\, we will have a marketplace with representatives from family-focused organisations as well as a heap of resources and freebies. \nThe costfor the day is €25/£22 which includes lunch and refreshments through the day. If you book now using the code earlybird you will get your ticket for just €20/£17! \nSo mark your diaries and book your tickets NOW as spaces are limited!!! \nClick here to book: https://bit.ly/neartu 
URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/neartu-conference-for-children-and-families-ministry/
LOCATION:Mount St. Anne’s Retreat and Conference Centre\, Killenard Lodge\, Portarlington\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael Murphy":MAILTO:Rachael.Murphy@rcbcoi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T062629
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Trust training - Ballycastle
DESCRIPTION:For all clergy/staff and volunteers who have not undergone Safeguarding Trust training in the last three years and who are not Parish Panel members. \nAll registration requests should be emailed to Safeguarding Compliance Officer David McGrory at davidmcgrory@connordiocese.org.
URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/safeguarding-trust-training-ballycastle/
LOCATION:Ramoan Parish Centre\, The Diamond \, Ballycastle\, BT54 6AW
ORGANIZER;CN="David McGrory":MAILTO:davidmcgrory@connordiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T062629
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SUMMARY:Institution in Glenavy
DESCRIPTION:The Rev Stephen McElhinney\, Mission Director of SAMS (South American Mission Society) will be instituted vicar of Glenavy Parish on November 12. \nThe service will take place in St Aidan’s Parish Church\, Glenavy\, at 7pm.
URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/institution-in-glenavy/
LOCATION:St Aidan’s\, Glenavy\, 2 Belfast Road\, Crumlin\, BT29 4LL
ORGANIZER;CN="Lorraine Ogilby":MAILTO:lorraineogilby@connordiocese.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T062629
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Trust training - Holy Trinity Woodburn\, Carrickfergus
DESCRIPTION:For all clergy/staff and volunteers who have not undergone Safeguarding Trust training in the last three years and who are not Parish Panel members. \nAll registration requests should be emailed to Safeguarding Compliance Officer David McGrory at davidmcgrory@connordiocese.org.
URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/safeguarding-trust-training-holy-trinity-woodburn-carrickfergus/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Woodburn\, 31 Prospect Road\, Carrickfergus\, BT38
ORGANIZER;CN="David McGrory":MAILTO:davidmcgrory@connordiocese.org
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SUMMARY:Mothers' Union - The Big Hymn Sing
DESCRIPTION:St Patrick’s\, Ballymena\, is the venue for the next All Ireland Mothers’ Union Big Hymn Sing. \nThis is the finale of a series of services which have been held in every diocese across the island of Ireland during 2024 to raise monies for the MU’s Mums in May Fund which supports projects and initiatives across  Ireland  in accordance with the aims and objects of Mothers’ Union. \nAll the services have been well supported and the hymn singing really enjoyed by the members and guests. The Archbishop of Armagh will be in attendance\, along with the Bishop of Connor and MU members and supporters from across the dioceses. All welcome. \n 
URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/mothers-union-the-big-hymn-sing/
LOCATION:St Patrick’s Parish Church\, Ballymena\, Castle Street \, Ballymena
ORGANIZER;CN="All Ireland Mothers' Union":MAILTO:allireland.mothersunion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241125
DTSTAMP:20260504T062629
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SUMMARY:Dr Richard Laugharne preaching in Templepatrick & Donegore
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URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/dr-richard-laugharne-preaching-in-templepatrick-donegore/
LOCATION:St John’s\, Donegore\, Donegore Hill\, Dunadry\, BT41 2QU
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev Jeremy Mould":MAILTO:jermould@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241201T170000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Festival - Ballymacash
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nSt Mark’s\, Ballymacash\, this year celebrates 50 years in its current church building.  \nThe foundation stone was laid in 1974\, and the church opened for worship in 1975.  \nThe main event in the parish’s 50th anniversary commemorations will be a Christmas Tree Festival running from Friday November 29 – Sunday December 1. \nOpening hours will be:  Friday: 2-5pm; Saturday: 10am-4pm; Sunday: 2-5pm. \nThe theme of the festival is ‘Love came down at Christmas.’ \nThe trees will be laid out in a ‘trail’ from the church door\, with a ‘one way system’ through the church and in the main hall.   A programme and signage will provide information about each of the trees. \nThe Canon Jones Hall will be set up for teas and coffees and seasonal refreshments. \nThere will also be a mini Christmas tree competition for under 18s.  Trees can be made from any material and must be no taller than 60cm. Entries will be displayed at the Festival. \nThere will be no admission charge for the Festival\, but there will be the opportunity to make and donation and there will be a charge for those who want to have tea and coffee afterwards. \nAll money raised will go towards parish funds. \nThe rector\, the Rev Lynne Gibson\, said: “The trees have been sponsored by parish groups\, local schools and community groups and businesses.  Additionally\, there will be a Prayer Tree at the entrance to the church\, trees for Christmas past and Christmas present\, and trees which remember those baptized in St Mark’s and our loved ones who are no longer with us. \n“During the three days of the Festival\, we will have a variety of musicians performing in the church\, including our church organists and music group\, and choirs from our local schools [Ballymacash PS will formally open the festival]. You can enjoy the music as you wander round the trail or sit quietly in the church and listen.”
URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/christmas-tree-festival-ballymacash/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Ballymacash\, 98 Ballymacash Road\, Lisburn\, BT28 3EZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241129T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T062629
CREATED:20241127T113733Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Market in Derryvolgie
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URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/twilight-market-in-derryvolgie/
LOCATION:St Columba’s\, Derryvolgie\, 211 Belsize Road\, Lisburn\, BT27 4DP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241130T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T062629
CREATED:20241127T120232Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner and Discussion for internationals at St Nicholas’\, Belfast
DESCRIPTION:St Nicholas’ Parish Church\, Lisburn Road\, Belfast\, is holding a Dinner and Discussion event for international members of the community on Saturday November 30 from 4-7pm. \nOrganiser Johanne Martin said the event will be an opportunity for internationals to practice their English skills. Johanne will introduce the evening\, and there will be discussions about traditional festivals in the home countries of the different nationalities present. \nJohn Dyson\, a parishioner of St Nicholas’ and All Saints’ Parish\, will give a short talk on the real reason for Christmas celebrations\, and the greatest gift we can receive at Christmas. \nThe event will finish with Middle Eastern food and a quiz for all the family. \nJohanne said: “We hope that our international friends will understand the real meaning of Christmas beyond the commercialism and cultural celebrations – that we celebrate the Christ who came to earth to be our saviour.”
URL:https://connor.anglican.org/event/dinner-and-discussion-for-internationals-at-st-nicholas-belfast/
LOCATION:St Nicholas’\, Belfast\, 507 Lisburn Road\, Belfast\, BT9 7EZ
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