Where we are

Although within a few miles of the centre of Belfast, we are nestled in the Castlereagh Hills with green fields all around us and overlooking the city. Click the map below for directions to the church. Belfast spreads across a valley beneath us, with the River Lagan flowing through it, and with the two great cranes of Samson and Goliath in the Harland & Wolfe shipyard towering above it.

 

The hills provide some of the most outstanding views over Belfast Lough and the Holywood Hills, where you have an excellent view of the local government buildings at Stormont. Southwards, from the top of the bell tower, you can look over the drumlins and the delightful undulating countryside of County Down and beyond, whilst northwards you can see the town of Antrim and the picturesque County Antrim coastline.

Announcements

29th January 
11.30am Chris Bower
7pm Rev Ian McKee

5th February
11.30am Rev Mervyn Burnside
(Sacrament of Communion NB Change from evening)
7pm Rev Mervyn Burnside

12th February
11.30am Rev Mervyn Burnside
7pm Ashley Parks

19th February
11.30am Rev Sidlow McFarland
7pm Rev Mervyn Burnside

26th February
* 11.30am Rev Mervyn Burnside
7pm Rev Mervyn Burnside
(Bowlers' Service - the BB Centenary Choir)

* The Church AGM will take place immediately after the morning service on 26th February.

1. The Prayer Meeting will be held in the Isa White Room at 6.30pm each Sunday evening prior to the service.
2. The Small Groups' Bible Study will meet on 1st and 3rd weeks on Wednesdays, or Thursdays, as arranged. All groups starting a new series on Christian Character. New members welcome. For information please speak to May Anderson, Tom Rainey or Helen Rainey.
3. The Manna Group will meet on Saturday, 4th February, at 9.30am sharp in the Church Hall. Following breakfast the guest speaker for the morning will be Jackie Dickey, a lay padre to the armed forces. If you are attending please add your name, and contact details, to the list in the vestibule, or contact Robert or Johnny.
4. Genesis will meet on Sundays, 5th, 12th and 26th February from 8.15 - 10pm for Year 8+. There will be no meeting on Sunday, 19th February. Genesis Stay-Awake: we are pleased to announce that the Genesis sponsored Stay-Awake on 28th December 2011 raised £550 to date, with some donations still coming in. Thanks you to everyone who supported the young people of Genesis in this event. Genesis Leaders' Development Weekend will be held from 17th-19th February.
5. An invitation is issued to ALL members of the congregation and their friends - men please note - to attend our PW special event. Wednesday 8th February at 7.30pm - a presentation of: 'Pirrie and Andrews, Titanic Ship Builders and their World'. The speaker will be Sandra Gilpin, a local historian enthusiast and also a member of the Belfast Titanic Society. (there will be a retiring offering for the work of PW at home and abroad). As 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic this should be a very interesting evening.
6. GB Week will run from 6th-11th February. The girls and leaders of the GB would welcome your support.
7. Impact, the Bible study group for 5th year and up, will meet on Mondays, 6th and 20th February, 4.30-6pm.
8. Breakout will meet on Sundays, 12th and 26th February, 11.30am-12.30pm..
9. Music Practice will take place on Sundays, 12th and 26th February, from 4.30-6pm.
10. The Hilltop Group will meet on Tuesdays, 14th and 28th February, at 2pm in the Choir room, and are always happy to have friends or visitors join with us.
11. The Church Choir will recommence practices on Sunday, 19th February after evening service at 8.15pm in the Choir room for about an hour or so. We extend a warm welcome to anyone who wishes to join with us as we commence our practices for our Easter services. Anyone wishing to join the ranks for these special services is encouraged to do so and good fellowship is assured and a light hearted approach to music as we practice both contemporary and traditional pieces as we prepare to lead the Church in worship. Plenty of banter is guaranteed and you should find enough variety to please your own taste. Great musical talent optional, an ability to hold a tune preferable, but above all a love of singing will see you through... a thick skin might also help!!! For further details please speak to Johnny Graham at the organ any Sunday or any member of the Choir.
12. The PW Group will meet on Monday, 20th February, at 7.30pm in the Minor hall. The speaker will be Pauline Forsythe (Lancome) and the evening is entitled 'Tips for Eyes and Lips'.  All the ladies of the congregation and their friends are invited to attend.
13. The Bowling Club: The annual Bowlers' service will take place on Sunday, 26th February at 7pm, praise will be led by the BB Centenary Choir. Supper will be served in the Church Hall following the service and hopefully the Choir will sing again. The Bowlers appreciate the support of the congregation and trust that as many as possible, with their friends, will make the effort to join us on what should be a vey enjoyable evening.
14. Items are equested for the Spring Update no later than Sunday, 26th February. Organisations are asked to contribute anything that may interest the congregation. Contributions should be passed to Tom Rainey.                                                                                             

• The girls' and leaders of the 333rd Castlereagh Girls' Brigade would like to invite you all to their display on Saturday 31st March. Please put the date in your diary and come along and support the girls as they show some of the work and activities they have been doing over the year.
• The Faith Mission Bangor Convention 2012 will take place at Easter weekend (Friday 6th - Tuesday 10th April. For further details contact the Faith Mission office, Lisburn or mailto:hq.ireland@faithmission.org or speak to Trevor.
• Genesis Retreat will take place from 10th - 12th April at Ardaluin House, Newcastle.