St Anne’s resounded to the beautiful voices of the Northwest University Concert Choir from Kirkland, Washington State, USA, at lunchtime on Thursday May 14. The 50-strong choir, directed by Professor Bill Owen, chairman of the music department at Northwest University,…
A new Diocesan Reader was commissioned by the Bishop of Connor at Evensong in St Anne’s Cathedral on Wednesday May 13. Steve Ames of Kilroot Parish was licensed by the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy. The Girls’ Choir of St Anne’s…
On Saturday May 9 the bells of cathedrals and churches throughout the United Kingdom rang for the 70th Anniversary of VE Day. In Ballymena the bells rang out from the tower at St Patrick’s Parish Church at 11am, as they…
The Rev Jason Kernohan, one time lead singer of The Jason Kernohan Band, has been appointed rector of Eglantine Parish. Jason, who has been Curate Assistant in the Parish of Drumachose, Diocese of Derry, since his ordination as a Deacon…
Sunday May 10 was a memorable day in the 200 year history of St Patrick’s Church, Cairncastle, when dignitaries, parishioners and visitors packed the church for a wonderful bicentenary celebration service. This was followed by a festive meal in the…
Karen Webb, Children’s Ministry Co-ordinator at Lisburn Cathedral, has been appointed Pioneer Lead Evangelist with Connor Diocese and the Church Army. In her role, which will commence in the autumn, Karen will develop and lead a new Centre of Mission based in…
Parishioners of St John’s Parish Church, Ballyclare, found themselves the ‘focus’ of attention when a photo of them ‘snapped’ a prize in the Church of Ireland’s Central Communications Board (CCB) photography competition. The picture was entered by parishioner Andrew Brannigan….
The General Synod of the Church of Ireland got underway in Armagh City Hotel on Thursday May 7. It continues until Saturday May 9. Full reports, photographs and a live feed of the proceedings are available on the General Synod…
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