Bishops' Advisory Commission on Doctrine
Bishop of Connor focuses on Ministry of Healing
Diocesan News
Added on 27/02/2013
The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, is leading a series of Lent talks and services on the Ministry of Healing.
The Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, with Marina Bradley, Florence Miller and Alana Gibson at the Jordanstown Lent talk. The ladies are all members of St John’s, Whitehouse.
Talks have already taken place in Dunluce Parish Centre, Bushmills; St Patrick’s Church Halls, Jordanstown, and in Christ Church, Lisburn.
On each occasion there has been upwards of 150 people from different parishes in attendance.
In his talk, Bishop Alan looked at contrasting attitudes within the church to this ministry and highlighted some Biblical reflections, looked at healing and the Kingdom of God, suggested some ways we can seek help in this area, and shared his own thoughts on the Ministry of Healing.
At each event there was time for refreshment and fellowship as people enjoyed the opportunity to get together.
Bishop Alan’s Lent series continues with Healing Services on Tuesday March 5 in St John the Baptist, Bushmills; Monday March 11 in St Patrick, Jordanstown; and Tuesday March 19 in Christ Church, Lisburn. All services begin at 7.30pm
For further information please contact:
Karen Bushby
Connor Diocesan Communications Officer
Tel: 028 4066 0798
Mob: 07766 103880
E–Mail: Connor DCO
Web: www.connor.anglican.org
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