Child Safeguarding training - dates for 2026
It is vital that all parish volunteers and staff are trained in Child Safeguarding, either for the first time or as a ‘refresher’. The current recommendation is that volunteer...
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It is vital that all parish volunteers and staff are trained in Child Safeguarding, either for the first time or as a ‘refresher’. The current recommendation is that volunteer...
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We’re delighted to share that our next Encounter event for women in Down and Dromore will be on Saturday 21 February 2026 in St John’s Parish Centre, Moira.
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The service on Sunday 18 January will be broadcast as BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship from St Columba's, Knock, in the Diocese of Down and Dromore.
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Belfast Cathedral will celebrate Racial Justice Sunday on 8 February 2026, with a service starting at 3.30pm, entitled 'Love your Neighbour'.
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Each year the diocese runs a weekend in Castlewellan Castle for 11-18’s. It focuses on teaching, worship, small groups and lots of activities and is usually a big boost to...
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Module 2 of the Diocesan Bible Course begins in both Banbridge and Belfast on Wednesday 14 January. You are so welcome to join the class!
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Bookings are open for the 2026 Vocations Retreat, to take place in the Manresa Centre, Clontarf, between Friday 20 February and Sunday 22 February.
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The Parish of Bangor Abbey is seeking to appoint an Organist and Director of Music to lead the church in traditional and more contemporary styles.
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