St Columba’s Knock

20/09/2026

A well deserved congratulations from all at St Columba’s to Dr Joe Mckee OBE who retired today as a tutor for the Organ Scholarship Scheme, after 10 years of faithful service.

Well done Joe! 🎶 🎹 🎼

18/09/2026

07/09/2026

The Dioceses of Down and Dromore and Connor will celebrate their Organ Scholars at the Annual Awards Service of Choral Evensong on Sunday 20th September at 3:30 p.m. at St Columba’s Knock
and the Rector, the Reverend Canon John Auchmuty will lead the service.

The occasion is an opportunity to mark the achievements of those leaving the scheme after three years of study and to welcome new and returning scholars to the scheme.

We will also honour Dr Joe McKee OBE who is stepping down from his role as a tutor having served the Scholarship Scheme for many decades.

The guest preacher will be the Reverend Canon Simon Doogan, Rector of Ballyholme Parish Church and preliminary music, provided by our scholars, will commence at 3:00 p.m.

03/09/2026

19 years Rector of St. Columba’s today! Thank you for all your daily prayers, support and friendship. Lovely to reflect at our midweek Eucharist and the refreshments afterwards.