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SUMMARY:1-Year Diocesan Bible Course
DESCRIPTION:This course is for Christians at any stage on their journey with God who want to know more about the Bible and how it relates to their lives. No prior theological knowledge or qualifications are needed! It will be particularly useful if you have responsibility for teaching the Bible as Sunday School teachers\, youth group leaders\, small group leaders\, evangelists\, church planters or lay readers. This course will lay a foundation for further theological training if desired. \nWe will meet on Wednesday evenings in St Mary’s Ballybeen\, Craigleith Drive\, Ballybeen\, BT16 2RYfrom 7.30-9.30pm (including a coffee break). \nParking available. Each module will be 10 weeks long. \nMODULE ONE: Starting on Wednesday 8 October running continuously through to the last evening on Wednesday 10 December 2025 \nMODULE TWO: Starting Wednesday 14 January; one week off Wednesday 11 February (school half term); through to last evening on Wednesday 25 March 2026 \nMODULE THREE: Starting Wednesday 15 April running continuously through to last evening of the Bible Course year on Wednesday 17 June 2026 \n  \nModule One: ‘The time has come’ \nIn this module we survey all 27 books of the New Testament. Starting with the 4 Gospels and Acts\, as we look at the life of Jesus and the early years of the church\, and then moving on to the 22 letters that make up the rest of the New Testament. We will see how Jesus is the fulfilment of God’s plans for the world. \n  \nWho will be teaching the course? \nThe course will be taught by Dr Millie Bellew\, Dr Peter Crookes and Mr David Manning. \n  \nWhat do we expect from you? \n• There are no exams or assignments. \n• Those who attend are encouraged to read further\, but the most important thing \nis to come regularly with a Bible and a desire to learn more about God’s Word. \n• Certificates will be awarded to participants who attend all three modules for at least 70% of the course. \n• Ideally\, participants should attend all the modules\, but it is possible to sign up \nfor just one or two. \n• Each module costs £30 (payable at the beginning of each module).
URL:https://www.stmarysballybeen.com/event/1-year-diocesan-bible-course/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s\, Ballybeen
CATEGORIES:Compassion,Diocesan Events
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SUMMARY:Diocesan Bible Week
DESCRIPTION:Bible Week 2025\n\nPlease plan to join us at the end of the summer for this year’s Bible Week with pastor\, speaker and author Colin Smith. Colin has entitled his teaching series\, The Art of Contentment – a topic that is sure to attract a lot of interest so invite your friends!\nWe’ll be hosted by Holywood Parish Church and the Bible Week will run from 26-29 August beginning each evening at 7.45pm. \nWhat’s in store\n\nTuesday 26 August: The hellish sin of discontent (Jude v14-25)\nWednesday 27 August: Learning to be content (Philippians 4:4-13)\nThursday 28 August: How to handle the blessing of God (1 Timothy 6:6-19)\nFriday 29 August: Contented in Christ (Hebrews 13:1-6)
URL:https://www.stmarysballybeen.com/event/bishops-bible-week-6/
LOCATION:Holywood Parish Church\, 71 Church Road\, Belfast\, BT18 9BX
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T110000
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SUMMARY:Diocesan Men's Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This breakfast is open to all men and is a great opportunity to hear guest speaker\, Stephen Bloomfield\, share in conversation on his life and faith in the professional world. \nStephen has recently retired from the Danske Bank\, Northern Ireland’s largest bank\, after a long and distinguished career. Over the last 20 years he has occupied a number of senior roles in the bank as Regional General Manager – North region\, Deputy Managing Director of personal banking and most recently Head of Customer Experience and Conduct for the last 8 years. Stephen will be talking about living out his faith among his colleagues as well as how his faith influenced his approach to supporting some of the bank’s most vulnerable customers. \nHosted by Bishop David McClay and Keith Gardiner. \nProgramme \n\n9:30am: Breakfast – bacon and sausage baps\, cereals\, tea and coffee\n10.00am: Welcome from bishop David\, worship and word\n10:20am: In conversation with Stephen Bloomfield\n11:00am: Closing prayer\n\nTickets are free but there will be a retiring offering. Please book early as space is limited. \n** BOOK A SPACE HERE **
URL:https://www.stmarysballybeen.com/event/diocesan-mens-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church of Ireland\, Banbridge\, Church Square\, Banbridge\, BT32 4AA
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Men's Ministry
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SUMMARY:Diocesan Men's Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Diocesan Men’s Breakfast.\nSaturday 20th January from 9:30-11am in Moira.\nAll men invited to hear our guest speaker\, Richard Borgonon\, share his experiences as an executive in Lloyds of London and his role in the ‘one-to-one’ ministry which helps people to open up John’s Gospel to share with others. Great food and fellowship\, too! Cost is free but an offering will be taken. Please book at this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mens-breakfast-for-down-and-dromore-tickets-765628173477?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
URL:https://www.stmarysballybeen.com/event/diocesan-mens-breakfast/
LOCATION:St. John’s Parish Centre\, 38 Main Street\, Moira\, BT67 0LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Men's Ministry
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T213000
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SUMMARY:The Word Works
DESCRIPTION:The Word Works – how to share Jesus with those around you\n\nDo you want to share God’s Word with someone but you’re not sure where to start? This informal evening will help ordinary church members to explore with others what the Bible says about Jesus.\nUsing The Word One to One – a bite–sized series on John’s Gospel – its author and founder\, Richard Borgonon\, will show how anyone can share God’s Word\, from council estates to churches and from city professionals to non–native English speakers. \nThe evening will feature teaching and Q&A from Richard and include: \n\nWhy sharing the Bible is such a powerful way to witness to Jesus.\nHow The Word One to One helps you share God’s Word.\nWhy The Word One to One is so helpful for non–Christians.\nHow to get started and keep going in Bible sharing.\nResources that will help you in your Bible sharing journey\, including a free copy of One to One Book 1.\n\nWhen: Friday 19 January 2024 from 7.30–9.30pm \nWhere: St Mary’s Ballybeen\, Craigleith Drive\, Dundonald\, BT16 2RY \nTickets are free but please book HERE to indicate your attendance.
URL:https://www.stmarysballybeen.com/event/the-word-works/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s\, Ballybeen
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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SUMMARY:Transformations Film Series - Lent 2023
DESCRIPTION:Each day from Ash Wednesday\, 22 February until Palm Sunday\, 2 April\, we’re looking forward to sharing ‘Transformations’\, our Lent film series for 2023. The videos feature 40 short stories of God at work in Down and Dromore\, told to us by a real mix of people from around the diocese. Follow the series on the diocesan website\, YouTube and Facebook channels. from 22 February – 2 April 2023.
URL:https://www.stmarysballybeen.com/event/lent-transformations-film-series/
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Discipleship
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SUMMARY:St Patrick's Day
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to the diocesan St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Thursday 17th March. The highlight is the Festival Service at Down Cathedral (11.45am)\, although you are welcome to attend Holy Communion at Saul (9.15am) and to join the Prayer Pilgrimage to the Cathedral (10.15am). Simon Guillebaud will speak at the Festival Service on the theme\, Radical Discipleship\, Radical Mission. Simon is an author and founder of the Great Lakes Outreach in Burundi and has lived in a war zone for many years. Following the service we will provide a complimentary ‘Picnic in the Pew’ so please plan to stay around! Please note that advance booking is not required.
URL:https://www.stmarysballybeen.com/event/st-patricks-day/
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220411
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SUMMARY:Lent Appeal
DESCRIPTION:The Bishop’s Big Bike Ride\n6 Days. 83 Stops. 350 Miles. Bishop David will be cycling round the diocese in March to raise funds for the Down and Dromore Lent Appeal. We’re supporting two projects in partnership with Bishops’ Appeal\, Christian Aid and Tearfund.  Listen out in church for how you can give.
URL:https://www.stmarysballybeen.com/event/lent-appeal/
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Discipleship
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SUMMARY:Lenten Devotions
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of last year’s series\, Bishop David has filmed forty devotionals for Lent that take a fresh look at the Gospel of Luke and the lessons that will help us live lives of greater fruitfulness even in the midst of uncertainty and change.  \nThe short films ‘A Fresh Luke’ will be released at 7.00 am each morning by the Diocese. Find it on the the Diocesan Website\, Facebook\, YouTube and Instagram accounts. \nLent begins on Ash Wednesday\, 2nd March 2022.
URL:https://www.stmarysballybeen.com/event/lenten-series/
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Discipleship,Prayer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200905
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SUMMARY:Bible Week 2020
DESCRIPTION:Over four nights we are going to worship and explore through scripture the challenges and opportunities facing the church in this unique moment.   Speaker: Peter Lynas\, Evangelical Alliance UK Director.   Don’t miss this moment and don’t miss Bible Week 2020 as we worship together and think biblically about the future.   Book now as seating is limited because of social distancing guidelines.   Venue: Belfast Cathedral\, Donegall St\, Belfast\, BT1 2HB Dates: Tuesday 1 – Friday 4 September  Time: 7.45 pm. Doors open at 7.00 pm. Please be seated by 7.40 pm. \nClick here for more details and to register. \n 
URL:https://www.stmarysballybeen.com/event/bible-week-2020/
LOCATION:Belfast Cathedral and Online
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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