Thomas Manton (1620–1677) said, “Life is only then worth the having when we may honour Christ by it…. Paul loved his work more than his life, and preferred obedience before safety.” (from “Puritan Reformed Theology: Historical, Experiential, and Practical Studies for the Whole of Life” by Joel R. Beeke)
Continue readingAuthor: Stephen Lowry
Stephen has served as Rector of Killaney and Carryduff since 2013.
Remember Food Donation: Sunday 5 November
It is LARDER FOODBANK WEEK!! The very generous people of our parishes gather their resources to help with a community resource in Belfast at St Christopher’s, and a FoodBank in Ballynahinch. Killaney’s gifts go to Ballynahinch, Carryduff’s to Belfast. Non-perishable items are the best to give as they enable the
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Our November edition of Crossroads was released last Thursday online and in print on Friday 27 November. Each week we publish printed orders of service for Killaney and Carryduff churches, usually on Thursday, and if you are interested you can see the full printed readings and hymn numbers etc to
Continue reading29 October 2023
Do not hide your light under a bucket Sunday worship at Carryduff and Killaney on 29 October is planned DV to go as follows: St. Ignatius’, Carryduff 8:30 am Holy Communion 2023-10-29 Early 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46 10:00 am Sunday Morning Prayer 2023-10-29 1000 full order 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46 St. Andrew’s, Killaney 12:00
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On 22 October 2023 we are looking forward to celebrating a baptism of a little girl at Carryduff at 10:00 am and using our brand new organ at Killaney. I wonder which will be the louder! (Only Joking!) Our theme (based on 1 Thessalonians 1.3) is Model Christian Living. Keith will be
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Click on the following text: Jesus is A song by Leanne Crawford mentioned at the Harvest in Killaney Linda Abwa from CMSI menioned a song recently released which spoke of how Jesus is present in the most unlikely of places. He even wants to be with us. Enjoy!
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15th October We warmly invite you to join in celebrating the Harvest in St. Andrew’s, Killaney at 3:00 pm on Sunday 15th October. Please note the unusual time. St. Andrew’s, Killaney 3:00 pm Harvest Thanksgiving with Linda Abwa CMSI helping us understand the Harvest in Olo! Harvest at Killaney Order
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15th October Our Sunday services today are at 8:30 and 10:00 am as usual. We encourage parishioners to consider attending the Harvest at Killaney this afternoon at 3:00 pm in addition to your normal attendance at Carryduff St. Ignatius’, Carryduff 8:30 am Holy Communion 2023-10-15 8:30 10:00 Sunday Morning Prayer
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You are welcome to join us for Sunday worship at Carryduff and Killaney It is Trinity 18 and this week we will look at the baggage which holds us back from our achieving our greatest goal in the Christian life. Services as follows: Carryduff 8:30 am Holy Communion Order of
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Sunday 1 October at Killaney We warmly welcome you to come to St. Andrew’s, Killaney on Sunday 1st October for Sunday Morning Prayer. Please note, to aid preparation of worship for the ministry team, the regular communion service has been postponed to next Sunday 8th October. St. Andrew’s, Killaney 12:00
Continue readingCelebrate on Sunday 24 September
Sunday 24 September St. Ignatius’, Carryduff 8:30 Holy Communion Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16 10:00 Celebrate at Ten Matthew 20:1-8, 9-16 St Andrew Killaney 12:00 Morning Worship Matthew 20:1-20
Continue readingDuffey Funeral Notice
The Late Mr Ivan Duffey We are sorry to note the death of Mr Ivan Duffey following prolonged illness. We sympathise with his family and friends both locally and across the water. Details of the service on Thursday 21 September at 11:00 am in Carryduff Parish Church are are online,
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