Archdeacon Mark is on the road!
Archdeacon Mark Harvey, has set out on his Shankill-2-Shankill fundraising walk along the perimeter of Dromore Diocese. He received a great send-off from Shankill Parish and has been joined by other walkers on the first leg, including Bishop David.
Mark, who is the rector of Shankill Parish Lurgan, will walk the entire 100 mile circular route from today until Sunday 24 August. All monies raised will be shared between the Re-Imagining Shankill Project, Fields of Life, and the NI Air Ambulance. This will be Shankill Parish Lurgan’s major fundraiser for this year, as parishioners continue to work hard to enable the restoration of their historic church.
The route
Starting at Shankill Parish Church in Lurgan, today's route winds its way to Maghaberry via Aghalee. The second day to Ballynahinch via Annahilt, and then day 3 on to Newcastle. Day 4 along the south Down coast to Kilkeel, then Warrenpoint via Rostrevor on day 5. Day 6 to Loughbrickland via Newry, and finally on day 7 back to Shankill via Scarva, Gilford and Portadown.
The inspiration for the route came from Mark’s role as Archdeacon of Dromore, and he plans to stop in different parishes along the way for rest and refreshment breaks.
Mark has been rector of Shankill for 8 years. Having turned 60 in late 2024, he sees this not simply as a fundraiser but also as a great way to improve his health and fitness!
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