As of Tuesday 12:00 midday there are no further changes in service patterns to be made. We expect further direction and guidance from various sources in the next 24 hours and encourage you to revisit the site to read these when they are shared. Thank you.
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Daily Worship

Since March 2020 the parishes have had oppportunities to take part in worship and prayer online. See some of our recent services here
Continue readingWhere our money goes . . . Scripture Union

As members of our Carryduff congregation sacrificially give monthly to the Outreach Fund – and the sums raised are allocated to a series of charitable and ministry causes – it seemed good to give an occasional update on how such funds are being used. Scripture Union seeks to promote Christian
Continue readingWhere our money goes. . . IJM

IJM UK is the International Justice Mission which works around the world to bring relief to those who are slaves, trafficked or taken advantage of, in different parts of the world. Kashi’s story in the video below gives just one example of a little girl turned young woman who was
Continue readingNews for Prayer and Thanks

Olo Diocese, South Sudan Two years ago Bishop Tandema explained the generalised fear that gripped his people: “attempts made to heal have not been enough.” A strategy of trauma healing commenced, supported by parish links in Ireland. So far, 300 people have been able to attend the workshops. “Participants had
Continue readingPresentation to Viona and Lila

Viona and Lila have served the parish of Killaney for several decades in the Sunday school. They announced at the start of 2020 that they were standing down from this valuable role to make way for others to take their place. We appreciate deeply the role that they have played
Continue readingChristmas and New Year Magazine

Enjoy this month’s magazine online. Visit our magazine page or click this link: Christmas & New Year Magazine
Continue readingNews of Current Restrictions

It was with a heavy heart that the people of Northern Ireland received the news from our Executive that restrictions are being imposed upon us once more due the covid-19 pandemic. Part of the response directed by the government is to impose a lockdown for two weeks. As in March,
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Continue readingBible Sunday Response

Bible Sunday 2020 At worship on Sunday 25th October (Bible Sunday) Stephen wondered whether 2 or 3 parishioners would join him in supporting the Bible-A-Month Club at "Bible Society NI" where supporters give £5 per month to help supply bible materials to people around the world. To do so, please
Continue readingNational Day of Prayer

The National Day of Prayer on Saturday 31 October is a call for Christians throughout Ireland to come to God in prayer and fasting. It’s a call to seek God with all our hearts and pray for an awakening of faith throughout this island and an outpouring of renewal upon
Continue readingButterfly of Hope

One of the photographs you may have seen on our harvest video was of buttterflies created by some of our young people as part of a diocese wide project called Butterfly of Hope. It was very difficult for our diocesan youth team to find ways of engaging young people who
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