Church Services continue during July and August as usual. Tea and coffee after the 10.30am service. There will be a service of the Lord’s Supper (traditional BCP) each Sunday in July and August at 9am. Evening services continue at 6.30pm each week in the hall throughout July. We will have some guest preachers in July.Continue reading “Summer Church Services”
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Jubilee Tea Party & Family Fun Day
Jubilee Tea Party and Family Fun Day Friday 3rd June, 2-5pm Drop by for party food, a Fancy dress Parade for kids at 3pm, music from Comber Brass, a display of Royal and Jubilee memorabilia, games, craft, and lots more!! At Knockbreda Parish Halls. All Welcome!
New Pastoral Assistant
My name is Stuart Balmer and I’m delighted to be starting at Knockbreda this month. I recently married Steph, who works as a midwife in the Ulster Hospital while continuing her studies at Queen’s University. I grew up in the local area and attended secondary school and university in Belfast. After graduating I trained aContinue reading “New Pastoral Assistant”
Roger Thompson from CMSI writes about the situation in Rwanda
I write to you to pass on an urgent request from our friends in Rwanda who are suffering greatly at the moment as the Covid pandemic is tightening its grip on the region, with increasing illness, crippling lockdown restrictions and a severe shortage of vaccines. Bishop Emmanuel writes, ” Here the Covid 19 situation inContinue reading “Roger Thompson from CMSI writes about the situation in Rwanda”
‘Are you over it yet?’ Podcast
‘Are you over it yet?’ Is a new podcast that I have started in the last few months. With the help of lots of fabulous guests, I’m considering grief and life after bereavement. We’re questioning whether, even after many years you ever truly ‘get over’ such a big loss. The most recent episode is withContinue reading “‘Are you over it yet?’ Podcast”
Returning to church – Easter services
In-person church services begin again at Knockbreda on Good Friday at 7.30pm. We will be following the usual protocols and restrictions including social distancing so please email Bill if you are coming to church over the Easter weekend. Easter 2021 Our services for Holy Week this year begin at 7.30pm each evening and will beContinue reading “Returning to church – Easter services”
Harvest Appeal
We intend to have scaled down Harvest Thanksgiving services on Sunday 4 October at 10.30am and Wednesday 7 October at 11am. In the current pandemic please don’t expect the church to be as beautifully decorated as it normally would be! Harvest Appeal envelopes are available in the church or you can make a donation throughContinue reading “Harvest Appeal”
Bible Voyagers goes online
Our hugely popular Bible Voyagers kids Easter club will be going online this year. Join Jonny and his friends for Bible Voyagers Online where there will be stories and lots of fun crafts and activities you can do at home. Tune in to hear all about Jesus and the signs that he did that pointContinue reading “Bible Voyagers goes online”
Links to Diocesan Information on Covid-19
This list will be updated as more information becomes available. Bishop David’s letter on Prayer Church and Covid-19 FAQs Digital Support for Youth, Children and Families Bishop David’s letter about the suspension of church services (issued on St Patrick’s Day)
Keeping you informed
We are in the process of setting up an email list to keep you updated on news about services etc. Many of you have already chosen to be kept up to date via email when you completed your GDPR forms, and you should have already received an email from us. If you haven’t received itContinue reading “Keeping you informed”