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…
There will be an interdenominational day of prayer for our Land in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Saturday June 21 from 10.30am until 3.30pm. The theme of the day will be ‘Love One Another.’ Amongst those leading will be journalist Alf…
Five new priests were ordained in Connor Diocese at a service held in St James’ Parish Church, Belfast, on Monday June 9. The St Columba’s Day Ordination was conducted by the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, Bishop of Connor. The five…
At the invitation of the Bishop of Connor, two representatives of the Church Army who are involved in Fresh Expressions in England visited north and south Belfast. The south Belfast meeting took place in St Hilda’s parish church halls, Kilmakee,…
The Bishop of Connor has appointed the Rev Ken McRenolds, rector of Lambeg Parish, as Canon of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast. Mr McReynolds has been rector of Lambeg since 1989.
The Bishop of Connor had the opportunity to reflect on his personal experiences in Kenya when he spoke at a Commissioning Service for CMSI Mission Partners Ronnie and Maggie Briggs. The couple, who are two of CMSI’s longest serving partners,…
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