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Connor Youth Take the Castle!
More than 100 young people and leaders took part in the annual Connor takes the Castle weekend at Castlewellan Castle from September 8–10.
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Rededication of St Colman’s, Dunmurry, after 2016 fire
St Colman’s Parish Church, Dunmurry, was packed on Sunday September 10 for a service of rededication and thanksgiving following a fire which caused major damage in January 2016.
Christian Unity and Dialogue
Fresh energy and enthusiam at IRAD talks in South Africa
Theologians from the Anglican and Reformed/Presbyterian traditions gathered in the South African city of Durban last week for the third International Reformed–Anglican Dialogue (IRAD). Their focus was to seek ways to grow closer in unity and mission around the world.
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Pilgrim bishops determined to build bridges in NW
Bishop Ken Good and Bishop Donal McKeown paid a symbolic visit to a flood–damaged bridge on Thursday morning as they prepared to embark on a joint pilgrimage from Claudy to Strabane.
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HLF grant will have ‘positive impact’ on cathedral’s destiny
A grant from Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has allowed Belfast Cathedral to appoint two new members of staff who will work to attract more people into the historic building in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter.
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‘Sam Maguire Community Bells’ in Dunmanway ring out their message of hope and reconciliation
The ‘Sam Maguire Community Bells’ in Dunmanway, County Cork rang out their message of hope and reconciliation for the first time at a special celebration of thanksgiving on Saturday, 9th September.
Press Releases
A better conversation
by the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke
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Politicians show support for Christ Church, Londonderry, parishioners
Politicians from the three main political parties in Londonderry visited Christ Church this morning in a joint show of solidarity with the congregation following this week’s break–in at the church.
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Children’s Ministry Newsletter: Harvest 2017
The Children’s Ministry Newsletter includes ‘back to school’ prayers, suggestions on making children feel welcome, recommended resources and a sample programme plan for children’s activities, and creative approaches to telling Bible stories.
