The church premises require regular maintenance to keep them in good order, so it is an advantage to have a regular schedule for works both for buildings and grounds. This gives people an opportunity to volunteer a few hours each month to assist in the upkeep of our estate. Accordingly, the last Saturday of each month is […]
One Big Thank You Some months ago, we got a lovely phone call from Carol Anne, one of the committee of Fundays, an activity we attend with our daughter Lucy once a month. Fundays was established about 12 years ago now, to support children with complex needs, and their siblings. It’s an incredible event with […]
Dear Friends, One of the things that I have been reflecting on is how the events of Easter changed the perspective of Jesus’ disciples. Holy Week is an intense time when we walk with Jesus through the events of his final week on earth prior to his crucifixion. We think about His triumphal entry into […]
The Heart of the Matter There’s a silly game which features on the teatime show on the radio station I listen to called ‘Bunch of 5’s.’ I sometimes hear it as I’m driving home. The contestants are given one minute to answer 5 random bunches of 5’s. It might be something like 5 things you […]
7 Great Words to Bring to a Conversation Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone! I spent the morning doing what I have done for maybe the past 20 years or so, and took myself off to the little church where it is believed St. Patrick planted his first church in Ireland in 432 AD. The […]
For over 25 years, the Diocese of Down and Dromore has walked in friendship with the Diocese of Maridi, South Sudan. As we partner with Fields of Life this Lent, we invite you to journey with us, to learn, to pray, and to respond to the needs of children facing hunger, unsafe water, limited education, […]
Going the Extra Mile I found myself at a dance competition for a few hours last week. To be honest, it’s not the place anyone who knows me would immediately associate with me. In fact, on one memorable occasion, at a fundraising ceili in a previous church, the caller came down from her chair to […]
Showing Up and Sticking At It I guess in many households where there are children, parents do their best to try to help with the schoolwork. They try to support and encourage their children to do their homework, take an interest in their subject choices and do the little they can to help in practical […]