Diocesan News
Opening and Dedication of New Parish Centre In Dunluce
The vision and commitment of the Select Vestry of Dunluce parish, Connor Diocese, was praised during the opening and dedication of a new parish centre.
The Rector, Mrs Jillian Clark (Opened the Parish Centre) and Bishop Alan Abernethy who dedicated the Parish Centre
The centre was opened by special guest Mrs Jillian Clark and dedicated by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy.
The original parish hall in Dunluce was built in 1956 and extended in 1984. In 2005, the Select Vestry appointed GM Design Associates, Coleraine, as architect and supervisor of the restoration building project. Building got underway in February 2007 with Wilson & Mawhinney the appointed contractor.
In his remarks following the Service of Dedication, the Rev Canon George Graham, rector, said: “Each and every one associated with the building of the Parish Centre, from those in office to those on site, has worked with integrity and rightly deserve our sincere thanks and appreciation.”
He stressed, however, that the project would not have seen the light of day if it had not been for the vision and commitment of the Select Vestry.
Ken Caskey Rector'sGlebewarden, Billy Creighton (Peoples' Glenewarden), Canon G. Graham (Rector), Bishop Alan Abernethy, Mrs Jillian Clark, Mr J. Fulton (Peoples' Churchewarden), Mr James McElnay (Rector's Churchwarden).
On behalf of the Select Vestry and Parish he thanked members of the Glebe Committee (Steering Committee) - Mr James McElnay, Mr James Fulton, Mr Ken Caskey, Mr Billy Creighton, Mrs Aileen Gault and Mr Mark Ramage - for their dedication and time.
Organist at the opening and dedication was Miss Sarah Ramage. Mrs Aileen Gault, Hon Secretary, read, and prayers were led by members of the Sunday Club. The choir performed the anthem "For all the saints in Glory" for St Andrew's Day.
During the service Gifts presented by parishioners were dedicated by Bishop Abernethy.
Rev Stephen Carson ( Dunluce Presbyterian Church) conveyed greetings and blessing on behalf of other churches.
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