The Rev Dr Canon Kenneth Wilbur Cochrane, whose ministry spanned more than 50 years in Connor Diocese, died on New Year’s Eve. His funeral service will take place in St Paul’s Parish Church on Wednesday January 6 at 12 noon,…
In his Christmas message, the Archbishop of Armagh states that in wishing ‘Happy Christmas’ let us also offer practical and moral support, human solidarity, compassion and empathy. The Most Rev Alan Harper, OBE, said 2009 had been a difficult year…
A group of young people from St Patrick’s Parish Church, Ballymena, all under the age of 18, hosted a Carol Service in Ballyclug Parish Church. The service was devised by this young group under the guidance of their leaders to…
The annual Black Santa Sitout for charities at St Annes Cathedral, Belfast, got underway at 10.30am on Thursday December 17. The Back Santas – including a few familiar faces from Connor Diocese – will be on the street in front…
The year 2009 marked the centenary of the lay office of Reader in the Church of Ireland. To mark the occasion, George Leckey, a Diocesan Reader in Connor Diocese, has written a new book entitled Reader Ministry in the Church…
The Bishop of Connor, The Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, will lead BBC Radio Four’s Prayer for the Day for six mornings beginning on Saturday December 18 and continuing on Monday December 21. Bishop Alan’s seasonal reflections can be heard on…
On Sunday December 20, St Matthew’s, Shankill, will host their third annual Community Carol Service with the 1st Old Boys Band under their conductor, Stephen Cairns. The readings, in the traditional pattern, will be read by representatives of groups and…
St Patrick's Parish Church, Glenarm, hosted a Victorian Christmas on Friday December 11. The historic church was beautifully decorated for the occasion, setting a very Victorian atmosphere. The first scene took place in the kitchen where the housekeeper introduced the…
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