Edgar Turner at 90

A book of essays produced to celebrate the 90th year of Canon Edgar Turner was recently launched in St John’s, Malone, Belfast, Diocese of Connor.

Canon Turner is one of the best known and most familiar clergy in the Church of Ireland, particularly noted for his prodigious knowledge of the Church of Ireland’s canon law and Constitution, on which his advice and opinions are still regularly sought from many quarters.

The collection of essays and reminiscences - entitled Edgar Turner at 90 - A Memoir by some friends - was the brainchild of Canon John Mann, rector of St John’s, Malone, where Canon Turner and his family worship. 

Contributors include Bishop Sam Poyntz, and Lady Brenda Sheil

The chapters include an account of Canon Turner’s curacy at All Saints’, Kings Heath, Birmingham, from 1945-1951 (and where, 60 years later, he is still well remembered); his work as dean of residence at Queen’s University Belfast, 1951-1958; his 32 years as rector of St George’s, High Street, Belfast; his 24 years as registrar of Connor Diocese (he still holds the honorary title of principal registrar of Connor); and his work on numerous diocesan and national Church committees and boards.

Also included are chapters on his 50-years’ work with the Liturgical Advisory Committee; his pioneering ecumenical work, including his involvement with the Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association; and a chapter on possibly a little-known aspect of Canon Turner’s interests: his life-long following of the Northern Ireland international football team - home and all over Europe.  

Edgar Turner at 90 is available from the Good Book Shop, 61-67 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2QH; tel. 9024 4825; email: sales@goodbookshop.com

Longer report at:

http://www.ireland.anglican.org/index.php?do=news&newsid=3294