Dates for your diary in 2023
Advance notice of diocesan and central church events coming up in 2023. For further details (and for any new events) please check this website and our social media channels.
16–19 January: Diocesan Clergy and Leaders Conference in Sligo
24 January–28 March: Diocesan Bible Course Module 3
27–29 January: Church of Ireland Vocation Retreat in Dromantine Retreat Centre, Newry
14 February–7 March: Diocesan Course on Faith Sharing in Magheralin Parish Church
21 February–1 April: Accredited Pastoral Care Course
10–12 March: BIG Diocesan Youth Weekend in Castlewellan Castle
17 March: St Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Down Cathedral
25 March: Prayer Ministry Training Day in Drumbeg Parish Halls
12–13 May: Church of Ireland General Synod in Wexford. Day 3 will take place remotely on the evening of 16 May and the evening of 18 May (if required)
1–14 June: Parish Missions with SOMA
15 June: Down & Dromore Diocesan Synod. Venue TBC
30 June–4 July: Summer Madness in Portglenone
24, 25 & 26 July: J.A.M. Day Camps at the Kilbroney Centre
27 July–12 August: Junior, Middle & Senior Kilbroney Adventure Camps
29 August–1 September: Diocesan Bible Week with Revd Greg Downes in Willowfield Church
2 September –1 October: Month of Mission events with Revd Greg Downes