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This Lent, please join Bishop David for a series of 40 daily reflections in Nehemiah. The Diocese will be sharing a short film every day from Ash Wednesday 17 February, to Palm Sunday 28 March. In this introduction, Bishop David explains why he has named the series, “Hand me a trowel”.  “My father was aContinue reading “Coming up in Lent”

This year the Belfast 4 Corners Festival goes online – 30 events will be live-streamed from January 31 to February 7. This year the theme is Breathe – from the Hebrew word Ruach which means ‘breath’ or ‘spirit’ – the source of life. The organisers say: We believe that the programme is a strong FestivalContinue reading “4 Corners Festival”

Vacancy for Diocesan Fundraising Officer for Church Growth (part–time) The Diocese of Down and Dromore is committed to extending the effective witness of its parishes through projects to reach out to local communities and benefit those who may not have any church connection. This new post of Diocesan Fundraising Officer is designed to facilitate theContinue reading “Diocesan Vacancy (part-time)”

As mentioned in this morning’s online service, here is the video of the Belmont District Churches Service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, with special guest speaker Rev. Naggie Sterling from Jamaica. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally observed from the 18th to the 25th January. This year resourcesContinue reading “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity”

As you will be aware, yesterday afternoon the Northern Ireland Executive took the unanimous decision to extend

The Register of General Vestry Members at St Molua’s is now open …

As the four main denominations move their worship online at this critical point in the pandemic, Bishop David writes to the diocese.   Dear Friends, These past days we have witnessed our nation gripped by fear and at times confusion as political leaders and others seek to deal with a pandemic that continues to put theContinue reading “Bishop David writes at critical point in pandemic”

Our Organist and Choir Director, Audrey, has recorded some piano solos of Christmas carols. Relax, enjoy and listen – after all, it is still the season of Christmas! The solos can also be listened to, or downloaded ( ⁞ ), as an mp3 audio file below. CCLI Nos: 60616 & 580710

Dear friends, I hope you have managed to join with us online (or by phone) at our services week by week. I wonder if you were struck (as I was) by one particular carol at our Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday 20th December (still available to watch on our website!)  Judith sang aContinue reading “The Rector writes … a Christmas Message”

A message to encourage us and point us towards the Christ Child this Christmas. In the Christmas story, Joseph is sometimes overlooked, but we have much to learn from this character. Facing fear and uncertainty, he was full of compassion, courage and looked to God for help and comfort. 

Advent Hope – Rebecca. The fifth and last video in the Diocese’s short series for Advent 2020. Rebecca Barr is a midwife in Craigavon Area Hospital. Even in the midst of COVID there have been many moments of joy in her job and she believes that God can use this season for good.   Advent HopeContinue reading “Advent Hope”

A message from Bishop David in light of the recent announcement from the Northern Ireland Executive, appealing to people to be sensible and careful in the coming days as they prepare for Christmas. 

Belfast’s Black Santa, Dean Stephen Forde, is on the steps of Belfast Cathedral ready to receive in–person donations from the city’s generous public. The Dean was joined for his first shift this morning by the Bishop of Down and Dromore, the Rt Revd David McClay, and the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Revd George Davison. Continue reading “Black Santa is on the steps!”

A Pastoral Letter from the Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of Ireland. ‘And the light shines in the darkness; and the darkness could not overcome it.’ John chapter 1 verse 5. “2020 is a year which we will never forget. It is a year in which the gathering darkness sometimes seemed as though itContinue reading “A Pastoral Letter”

The Church of Ireland’s Board of Education (Northern Ireland) has expressed its thanks to all those involved in the life of our schools as the Christmas break approaches. Speaking in his role as Chair of the Board, the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd John McDowell, said: “As schools prepare to break up for aContinue reading “Thank you to schools”