Diocese of Down & Dromore

New stained glass windows in Ballyholme complete a gallery of Irish saints

Bishop Harold joined the parishioners of St Columbanus, Ballyholme, on Sunday 16 September for the dedication of two new stained–glass windows on the south side of the building....

Sponsor Tim on ‘The Big Paddle’

On 22 and 23 September 2018, our Youth Development Officer Tim Burns will be one of a team of Big House supporters, volunteers and staff who will set out to paddle  the 50km...

Called to Reader ministry: Emma Fleming

We’re thrilled that 18 new diocesan readers will be commissioned at a service in Dromore Cathedral on Friday 21 September.  It’s a varied group of people, all of whom have...

Youth worker and youtuber with a passion for theology

Twenty–one–year–old Andrew Watson has just taken up the Youth Worker post at St Columbanus, Ballyholme. He’s fresh from studying theology at Queen’s University Belfast and is...

Aslan is on the move – in flowers

A striking image of Aslan, the lion from CS Lewis’ Narnia adventures, is being created in flowers as part of a flower and cultural festival in Lewis’ childhood church in East...

Glen Community Church enjoy a weekend at Kilbroney

It was just over four years ago that Glen Community Church (GCC) held its first ever Sunday morning gathering in Londonderry Primary School. The church, which ministers in the...

Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade at 125

The Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade will celebrate 125 Years serving the Church of Ireland this year. 

Called to ministry: Johnny Beare