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Hi everyone, a quick reminder about Messy Church on Zoom today. We have so missed joining together ‘in person’ for Messy Church in the Stormont area, but hopefully that will happen in the new term. Meantime… why not join us online for ‘Messy Church @ Home’ on Sunday 23rd May from 4-5pm? The folks atContinue reading “Messy Church”

“Spring Rain” – this beautiful song, released a few weeks ago, is so appropriate as we celebrate Pentecost on Sunday 23 May. Hope you enjoy this lyric version The song comes out of a new worship songwriting project at Mount Merrion Church called ‘Gardens’.

The rest the Holy Spirit gives is more than a good night’s sleep. It quietens our souls, refreshes, strengthens and restores us. The eighth and final film in the personal and scriptural walk through aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit with Bishop David McClay and Roly Heaney. Canon Roly Heaney is the rectorContinue reading “Walking in the Spirit – Rest”

A family pack to share based on the Lectionary Readings for Pentecost, Sunday 23rd May . You can download (pdf), or print the pack out, using the relevant icons at the top right hand corner of the window below (you may need to click on the >> icon to see these options if you areContinue reading “For Pentecost”

A reminder of forthcoming events during the Diocese’s ‘Strength for the Task‘ season running from 13–23 May. You can view and download a useful events programme ‘flyer’ at the bottom of this page. Reaching People with Jesus Sign up now for two evening training sessions that will teach you simple ways to share the WordContinue reading “Strength for the Task”

Can you spare 15 minutes for mental health? By Bishop Pat Storey On World Mental Health Day last October, the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Rev John McDowell, launched MindMattersCoI, the Church’s new mental health promotion initiative.  Wellness in body, mind and spirit is something that our Church wishes to promote and our faith deeplyContinue reading “MindMattersCoI”

A message from Christian Aid Ireland Chief Executive Officer, Rosamond, on the devastating scenes currently unfolding in India, as a deadly second wave of coronavirus sweeps the country. Please donate what you can at caid.ie/india and help the charity continue to protect the most vulnerable. #PrayForIndia Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are unable to carryContinue reading “Christian Aid Ireland”

A trailer for Walking in the Spirit, an eight–part series featuring Bishop David McClay in conversation with Roly Heaney, a friend of many years.  Bishop David shares very personally and testifies to the work of the Holy Spirit in his life from his conversion as a young man. Roly roots the conversations in some brief thoughts fromContinue reading “Walking in the Spirit”

As churches emerge into a new landscape, the diocese introduces Strength for the Task, a season of equipping and encouragement for the diocese between Ascension and Pentecost (13–23 May).  Bishop David warmly invites you to the online events below, all of which are hosted on Zoom and open to anyone. Register and find out more at theContinue reading “A season of equipping and encouragement”

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Economic Crime Unit are warning the public to be extremely vigilant following multiple reports of criminals posing as police officers. Police have recently received numerous reports from residents across Northern Ireland stating that they have been contacted by people claiming to be officers asking them to withdrawContinue reading “Police warning of scams”

Dear friends, I hope this finds you safe and well. On Easter Sunday it was so lovely to gather in church together again (albeit socially distanced and wearing masks…) as we proclaimed: Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! Some of our choir members had recorded in two quartets on separate evenings, soContinue reading “The Rector writes …”

In partnership with Holy Trinity Glencraig, you are invited to join the course ‘Be Reconciled’.Starting Tuesday 4th May @ 7.30pm via Zoom A 6 week course exploring the basics of theChristian faith, and our role in living outour faith in the community Be Reconciled calls the local Church to: Look Up to what God isContinue reading “Be Reconciled”

A reminder that you are invited to attend our Annual Easter Vestry Meeting following a short service in the Church on Wednesday 14 April 2021 at 8.00pm Everyone welcome – only registered Vestry members are eligible to vote You can read all about the Easter (General) Vestry, the Select Vestry and its functions, atstmoluasonline/select-vestry SocialContinue reading “Annual Easter Vestry Meeting”

A family pack to share based on the Lectionary Readings for Sunday 11th April and exploring the story of Jesus appearing to his disciples. You can download (pdf), or print the pack out, using the relevant icons at the top right hand corner of the window below (you may need to click on the >>Continue reading “For Sunday 11 April”