Bishop David has issued the following statement asking for continued prayer for Ukraine: “We have all been shocked and saddened by the images coming from Ukraine these past days. We continue to pray for the people of Ukraine, especially those being displaced from their homes, those who have been injured or who have lost lovedContinue reading “Prayer for Ukraine”
Monthly Archives: February 2022
World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer service for 2022 has been prepared by Christian women from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The overarching theme of the service is HOPE. The Belfast East 2 district service will be hosted by Bloomfield Methodist Church, Grand Parade, Belfast at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. If you are unable to attend, youContinue reading “World Day of Prayer”
Prayers for Ukraine
Please do pray for the people of Ukraine. These prayers from the Liturgical Advisory Committee may be helpful. The following prayers in a time of war in the Ukraine have been provided by the Church of Ireland’s Liturgical Advisory Committee for use in parishes. O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world:Continue reading “Prayers for Ukraine”
From 24-7 Prayer
Today, take time to pray for the crisis in Ukraine, with a prayer written by Pete Greig. Father God, King of all nations, we cry out to you now for the people of Ukraine. We ask you to rescue those who are vulnerable from the hands of their enemies that they may live without fear beforeContinue reading “From 24-7 Prayer”
Covid-19 restrictions update
With the recent easing of Covid-19 restrictions, there are some new updates for us here at St Molua’s. We recognise that the transmission rates are still high, therefore we must continue to do everything we can to keep everyone as safe as possible when in our buildings. Thank you for your continued support. Covid symptomsContinue reading “Covid-19 restrictions update”
Bishop David takes ‘A fresh Luke’
Following the success of last year’s series, Bishop David has filmed forty devotionals for Lent that take a fresh look at the Gospel of Luke and the lessons that will shape our living. He says: “Living lives of fruitfulness and fullness requires us to discover what following Jesus looks like and what loving Jesus meansContinue reading “Bishop David takes ‘A fresh Luke’”
Pray for Afghanistan
Our prayers are requested for The Right Revd Dr Azad Marshall and for Christians in Afghanistan. Azad Marshall spoke via video at our Diocesan Synod Holy Communion Service in June 2021. He is a Pakistani bishop, currently serving, since May 2021, as the Moderator Bishop of the Church of Pakistan. Pakistan is number eight on the World WatchContinue reading “Pray for Afghanistan”
A message to the members of the Church of Ireland
The Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd John McDowell, and the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, have issued the following message of thanks and encouragement to all members of the Church of Ireland following the announcements of the easing of Covid–19 restrictions: “We write with great thankfulness to God and heartfeltContinue reading “A message to the members of the Church of Ireland”
Lent Appeal
6 Days. 83 Stops. 350 Miles. Bishop David will be cycling round the diocese in March to raise funds for the Down and Dromore Lent Appeal. This will be supporting two projects in partnership with Bishops’ Appeal, Christian Aid and Tearfund. The Christian Aid project is in Honduras, working with their local partner organisation inContinue reading “Lent Appeal”
Register of Vestry Members
A reminder that the annual review of the Register of Vestry Members will be held at a meeting of the Select Vestry on Monday 21st February 2022. This review meeting will be at 8.00pm in the Minor Hall, St Molua’s Church. The current register is available for inspection. Any person wishing to be registered as a resident orContinue reading “Register of Vestry Members”
St Patrick’s Day
The Diocese of Down and Dromore is delighted to announce that Simon Guillebaud will speak on the theme, Radical Discipleship, Radical Mission at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Service on Thursday 17 March. Simon is the founder and International Director of the Great Lakes Outreach which is working to bring transformation to the people of Burundi in Central Africa.Continue reading “St Patrick’s Day”
CAP update
Christians Against Poverty is one of the charities which the people of St Molua’s support as part of our Christian outreach. (See our Charity and Community page for details of others.) Lagan Area Deanery renews support for CAP Debt Centre Heather Purdy (pictured above) General Manager, Willowfield Parish Community Association has recently reported: “At theContinue reading “CAP update”
Book Sale
For a fourth year, St Mark’s Church Dundela are hosting, in conjunction with The Bookwell, a second-hand Christian Book Sale in the Heyn Hall, Holywood Road, Belfast on Saturday 26th February. From St Mark’s Facebook page: “So many people kindly donate their pre-loved books to us that sometimes we don’t have the room to doContinue reading “Book Sale”
Don’t forget …
Along with other churches in the area, St Molua’s acts as a collection point for parishioners and friends to donate non-perishable foodstuff and basic household necessities which are then taken to the Foodbank in nearby Dundonald village. In January 2022, Dundonald Foodbank distributed 65 packs to feed 198 people with 1982 meals. At this timeContinue reading “Don’t forget …”