Christmas Tree Festival in Ballynure!

The Parishes of Ramoan and Culfeightrin, Ballycastle, have said farewell to the Rev Canon David Ferguson and his wife Margaret following David’s retirement after almost 15 years of ministry in the parish. Read more at bit.ly/3Jp7mwY

Day two of the Connor Clergy Conference began with a joint service of Holy Communion, followed by a second session on John's Gospel with Prof David Ford. After morning coffee, the conference welcomed the Rev John Dunlop speaking on the theme 'Bonding and Bridging.'

This looks like lots of fun for all the family!

Christian Aid is seeking to appoint a Church and Community Fundraising Officer. The post holder will be the face of Christian aid Ireland working closely with sponsoring churches across the province of Ulster. Full details at bit.ly/4oeWZuv

This Harvest time, @ChristianAidIrl is appealing for support to respond to the famine in Gaza. Read the full appeal, and learn how you can help, at bit.ly/47ePKgh

Congratulations to Ellen Davidson, a parishioner in St Colman’s, Kilroot, who celebrated her 100th birthday this month. Bishop George Davison and Ellen’s rector, the Rev Nigel Kirkpatrick, were among those calling to wish her a happy birthday. Read more at bit.ly/3KZAR8T

We have a vacancy for a Priest-in-Charge of The Grouped Parishes of Ardclinis, Tickmacrevan, Layde & Cushendun. Closing date for expressions of interest is Monday November 3.

The autumn issue of our diocesan magazine Connor Connections is now available free to all parishioners. Pick up your copy in church and find out what has been happening in our diocese. Read more at bit.ly/46SeF9b

We have a vacancy for an incumbent in Ballymena Parish. Closing date for expressions of interest is November 3.

Congratulations to the Rev Marcus Hart who was instituted as rector of St Patrick's, Broughshane at a service in St Patrick’s, Broughshane, on Thursday evening. More at bit.ly/4nDf7Os.

The Bishop of Connor and members of Connor Council of Mission met Alec Deane from North Argentina, and SAMS Ireland Mission Director, the Rev Geoff Hamilton, on Wednesday. >> bit.ly/46Yt9TB

The Rev Cameron Mack, dean’s curate at Belfast Cathedral, has been appointed Connor Diocesan Liturgical Officer. The appointment was announced this week by the Bishop of Connnor, the Rt Rev George Davison. Read more at bit.ly/4gRtQmp

The 2025 Annual Pioneer Ministry Gathering will take place in Mullingar on November 22 with keynote speaker, the Rev Dr Michael Moynagh. This is for everyone interested in pioneer ministry from across the Church of Ireland. Read more at bit.ly/487CBq8

In the Annual Theological Lecture at Queen’s on October 13, Professor John Wyatt – a respected Christian voice in medical ethics – looks at how we should respond to questions of suffering, dignity, autonomy and the end of life. Find out more at bit.ly/4pJDxXY

Bibles purchased by St Nicholas and All Saints' Church, Belfast, were recently presented to Fane Street Primary School by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev George Davison. Read more at bit.ly/3IH1xKE

An informal training session on online Parish Returns and Contact Management System (CMS) databases held in Dunluce Parish, Bushmills, on September 25. The session was led by the Rev Alan McCann and Diocesan Administration Officers Sue Majury and Elaine Wright.

A service celebrating the ministry of Parish and Diocesan Readers in Connor was held in Belfast Cathedral on Sunday.

The Church of Ireland celebrated 250 years of children’s and youth ministries at a special service hosted by St Mary’s Parish Church, Newry, on September 20. Full report at bit.ly/4pCSKKi