As lockdown lifted at the end of June, Bishop David McClay began a visitation of every church in the Diocese of Down and Dromote to meet parish leaders (in a socially distanced manner) and to pray.
Bishop David McClay meeting leaders at Ballyhome Parish Church, Bangor.
“It was such a privilege to visit every church building and the new church plants, 117 in total,” he said.
“After weeks of restrictions on our social contacts I met with each rector along with other staff and representatives of the Select Vestry. I was glad to be able to thank them…