The year in review
Each September we look back on a year in the diocese. At both parish and diocesan level, Down and Dromore continues to be a very busy and vibrant place to minister. This year saw the completion of several different projects and there were many one–off events that we couldn’t mention. Read on for the summary…
The JIGSAW Sunday School Curriculum was one of the major projects completed in Down and Dromore in 2018. Children’s Development Officer, Julie Currie, and her team, spent 18 months in research before piloting JIGSAW over three years. The result is a completely resourced curriculum which has proved hugely popular with Sunday School teachers. JIGSAW is being used in over 60 parishes in the diocese and in many other parts of the Church of Ireland. Well done Julie!
Staying with children and young people, congratulations and thanks to all the parishes who ran Holiday Bible Clubs and summer schemes in July and August. The clubs and the Kilbroney Adventure Camps make such a difference in the lives of hundreds of children, and often nurture the beginnings of Christian faith.
We are grateful too to the churches who hosted celebrations for the 322 young people and adults confirmed in the diocese this year. One of the most memorable was the service held in glorious sunshine at the Nendrum Ancient Monastic Site on the shores of Strangford Lough.
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