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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’”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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 …”

Resuming on Tuesday 1st February at 8.00pm in St Molua’s Church, a monthly Healing Service with The Church’s Ministry of Healing. Guest speaker this month will be Canon David Brown. Everyone welcome. [Covid guidelines still apply.]

Representatives of churches in the Belmont area of Belfast joined together this morning, Tuesday 25 January, for a service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The service was hosted by St Mark’s, Dundela.

We had a great time at our first session of ALPHA last night – if you weren’t able to make it along, it’s not too late to join us! Simply get in touch #AskAtAlpha

We’re delighted to be joining with our Christian brothers and sisters during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. St Mark’s, Dundela will be hosting this year’s service – details below. If you are free, you will be very welcome.

Please be aware. Police are urging members of the public to talk to older family members following a rise in phishing text, phone call and Whatsapp messages. The scams involve usually a WhatsApp message, but sometimes a text or phone call, from a person claiming to be a family member, and have the common aimContinue reading “Scam Alert”

We have been asked to share the following information: The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service is asking for your support, if possible. “In Northern Ireland upwards of 850 units of blood are used by patients each week, yet 94% of the eligible population still do not give blood. Donated blood is usually transfused within threeContinue reading “Give Blood – Save Lives”