Monthly Archives: June 2024

Congratulations to The Revd Emma Rutherford on her appointed as Incumbent of the Parish of Belvoir in the Diocese of Down.  Emma is currently Rector of St Molua’s, Parish of Stormont, also in Down Diocese.  The service of Institution will be held in Belvoir Parish Church on Wednesday 18 September 2024 – time to beContinue reading “Appointment to Belvoir Parish”

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 June the Foodbank distributed 95 packs reaching 283 people (including 125 children). At this time of increasingContinue reading “Update …”

Thanks to everyone for your generosity.

Please note that the blood donation session in St Molua’s Church Hall scheduled for Friday 28th June 2024 has been cancelled. The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service hope to arrange a session a St Molua’s at some future date. In the meantime, appointments at alternative venues may be made using the contact details below. ApologiesContinue reading “Donation session cancelled”

We were so richly blessed this morning as our special guests Diocese of Down & Dromore mission partners Bishop Leo and Honey Paul shared and worshipped with us. We enjoyed a delicious parish lunch in the hall afterwards, with great fellowship and conversation – Thanks to our catering team! We pray for safe travels forContinue reading “@St Molua’s”

A reminder that we’re looking forward to welcoming Bishop Leo and his wife Honey to our service of Morning Worship at St Molua’s tomorrow Sunday 23rd June @10.30am followed by a parish lunch. Everyone welcome! 15 June 2024 We’re so delighted to welcome the Bishop of Multan, the Rt Revd Leo Paul, and his wifeContinue reading “Visit by Bishop Leo”

Bishop David addresses Diocesan Synod – In his Presidential Address, delivered at Down and Dromore Diocesan Synod in St Mark’s Dundela on Thursday 20 June, Bishop David once more called the diocese to the task of making mature disciples, raising up leaders and initiating new ministries that reach the unreached. “The gospel of God hasContinue reading “Diocesan Synod”

Members of the Church of Ireland share stories on how they welcome and integrate refugees in a new video released today ahead of World Refugee Day on Thursday (20th June). The film includes interviews with Helen Livingstone and David Maganda from All Nations Ministries in Belfast, and the Revd Abigail Sines and Dr Naomi MashetiContinue reading “World Refugee Day”

A lovely morning as Mrs Honey Paul shared with us at Magherally & Annaclone Church, Banbridge. Thank you to Revd Karen and the team for the great hospitality Wednesday 19 June 2024 What an encouraging morning we had in Magherally with Honey Paul, Bishop Leo’s wife. Honey spoke about the work among the women ofContinue reading “@Banbridge”

Please pray for the team from Tullycarnet Church heading to Romania on a mission trip. Pray for safe travel, for team unity and that they will be a blessing to those they meet Commissioning Service and Church Lunch This Sunday, we will be hearing a little bit from our Romania mission team about the projectContinue reading “@Tullycarnet”

A prayer for Fathers’ Day by Pete Greig – We pray today for dads: + For new dads and grand-dads and step-dads and adoptive dads and solo dads + For baldy ones and beardy ones, skinny ones and cuddly ones. + For dads who tell terrible jokes and dads who dance to YMCA. + ForContinue reading “on Fathers’ Day”

We’re looking forward to welcoming Bishop Leo and his wife Honey at St Molua’s on Sunday 23rd June @10.30am followed by a parish lunch. Everyone welcome! 15 June 2024 We’re so delighted to welcome the Bishop of Multan, the Rt Revd Leo Paul, and his wife Honey, who are visiting us all the way fromContinue reading “Visit by Bishop Leo”

Delighted to welcome back the folks from Repair Cafe Belfast to St Molua’s on Saturday morning. Great to see you all!

Don’t forget the new venue for our All Ages Together service this Sunday – we’re in the hall, and as the service won’t be streamed or recorded, you can’t join us online – all the more reason to come along and join us for tea/coffee & toast etc from 10.00am Informal worship starts at 10.30am.Continue reading “@St Molua’s”

Thanks so much to Archdeacon Mark Harvey for coming along to St Molua’s yesterday. In his new ‘rejuvenation role’ Mark has been journeying with us, facilitating 3 parish vision evenings, and yesterday we were richly blessed through his powerful sermon and ministry. Parishioners were invited to make a response after the sermon to be anointedContinue reading “@St Molua’s”