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Lenten Parish Mission

This will take place from Monday 19th - Friday 23rd march, 2007 - Missioner - Bishop harold Millar (down and Dromore).

This is a chance to respond to the message of The Cross of Christ and to re-dedicate our committment to Him.
  • Each night at 8 p.m. there will be a main event in The Church to be followed by an informal session in The Catacombs.
  • There will be special focus on particular groups each night....e.g. young people, couples......
  • Prayer Rota each Wednesday 9a.m. - 2.p.m. in preparation.

 
Focus on young people

During the winter terms "SYPS" happens in the Catacombs - a youth fellowship for 13 plus age group. Topics include "Quiz the Bishop"; "Love for Life"; "Drugs or Danger"; "Fit for the King"; "Liz on Life" Activities: Ice Skating; Anoisn (Camp); Diocesan Praise Services.

Confirmation - preparation weekly from February with a weekend Residential each February.

Holy Week Childrens' Club.

Diocesan Easter Exchange Project - 7th -14th April to England (€140) - contact Mike Edwards

Pictured left are the confirmees from Calry. Confirmation for 2007, 13th May @ 11 a.m. in Calry.

 

Favourite Songs of Praise

Click here to view a clip from our Favourite Songs of Praise Service. WMV (format). This will take place this year @ 7 p.m. on 11th March (no 11.30 a.m. Service on that day.

 
Winter Courses

In addition to Sunday worship and the celebration of the regular festivals in the Christian year we make available a variety of midweek courses which are open to anyone in the community.

Christianity Explored Course - Joint course with The Cathedral Group .

Marriage Preparation Course

Purpose Driven Life - Lenten Reflection course in conjunction with The Catalysts starting March 1st @12 noon

Cell Group Bible Studies

Summer Madness

Young people from across the whole diocese visited the Annual Event at King's Hall, Belfast.

This festival draws 3,500 young people from all the dioceses in the Church of Ireland and beyond to celebrate the Christian faith with contemporary worship, seminars and lots of fun!!!

Click here or the picture for more photos of the 2005 festival!!

Click here for photos of the 2004 festival

Youth Leadership Training

We also encourage those involved in our Sunday School and children's work to attend training events including courses regarding child protection - Safeguarding Trust. This year an interchurch training conference was organised by CPAS.

Mothers' Union

Calry Parish and The Cathedral Group of Parishes have a joint Mothers' Union. Pictured right is our banner. If you would like to find out more about our Branch please double-click <here> or double click the picture. You may use your <Back> button on your browser to return to our site.

Annual Parish Events

"Get-togethers" throughout the year include a Parish picnic in the Rectory grounds in September, a Nativity play before Christmas and various fund-raising activities.

Each year a small group attends the "New Horizon Conference" in Coleraine University campus