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Connor rector in Cut the Carbon march

Tuesday July 3rd 2007

A Connor rector is to take part in a 1,000 mile walk to raise awareness of the impact of global warming in developing countries. Rev Neil Cutcliffe, rector of Mossley parish, Newtownabbey, is participating in Christian Aid's Cut the Carbon…

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Consecration of new Bishop of Connor

Friday June 29th 2007

Connor’s new Bishop is a team builder who shares ministry and allows those around him space to find their own giftings, guests at the consecration of Bishop Alan Abernethy were told. The Rev Helen Houston, preacher at the service in…

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Politicans quizzed at Summer Madness

Wednesday June 27th 2007

The Hard Gospel Project, in association with Summer Madness, is giving young people the chance to tackle two leading politicians about the road ahead for Northern Ireland. At Summer Madness–Ireland's largest Christian youth festival — Ian Paisley Junior, (DUP MLA…

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Connor Connections summer edition now out

Tuesday June 26th 2007

The summer edition of Connor Connections, the magazine for the diocese of Connor, is now available. Articles include an interview with Bishop-elect Canon Alan Abernethy as he prepares to leave his Ballyholme parish for new challenges in Connor. MLA David…

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Deacons ordained at Lisburn Cathedral

Tuesday June 26th 2007

Five new deacons were ordained in Christ Church Cathedral, Lisburn, on Sunday June 24 by the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Rev Alan Harper. Barry Forde was ordained for the Curacy of Coleraine, Campbell Dixon in the Auxiliary Ministry for…

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Bishops’ Appeal approves grant for Darfur

Friday June 22nd 2007

The Church of Ireland Bishops' Appeal has approved an emergency grant of €20,000 for relief work in Darfur. The region of Darfur in Western Sudan has been suffering over four years of conflict leading to the displacement of over two…

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New base for CMS Ireland

Friday June 22nd 2007

As part of the latest stage in meeting the demands of mission in both Ireland and the wider world, CMS Ireland has moved its Northern Ireland operations into new premises on the northern outskirts of Belfast.  Having outgrown the previous…

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