Greenisland Parish Church has opened a new shop in the centre of Carrickfergus which will make a difference to young lives in Africa. African Child Ministries is situated in the bustling West Street, and sells food items to the public…
A group of nearly 40, including 35 members of Connor’s clergy travelled to the Ammerdown Centre between Bristol and Bath for a three day retreat. They were accompanied by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, Sister Valerie…
A special service of Holy Communion in Christ Church, Lisburn, on Sunday June 29 will mark the 50th anniversary of the ordination of the Rev Canon Dr Ken Cochrane. The Rev Paul Dundas, rector of Christ Church, and the Rev…
More than 200 people attended the Music in May Concerts held in Christ Church, Lisburn. Among the special guests at the musical events were the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Lisburn. In this the third year of these successful concerts,…
The Captain of the Girls’ Brigade of Holy Trinity, Woodburn, has been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Mrs Irene Moffett from Carrickfergus was awarded a MBE for services to the GB in Northern Ireland. Irene is captain of…
The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, ordained four new Deacons at a service held in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Ballymena, on Sunday June 15. The four were: Mark Niblock for the Curacy of Agherton, Portstewart; Martin Hilliard,…
Canon Stuart Lloyd will endeavour to scale the height of Everest when he climbs Slemish Mountain 50 times in three days. Stuart, rector of St Patrick’s, Ballymena, will undertake his challenge up the mountain – the top of which is…
Representatives of agencies and charities working with the homeless debated the issue at a meeting called by the Bishop of Connor on Monday June 9. Bishop Alan Abernethy said he genuinely wanted to make a difference. “In the north and…
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