Ballymena Parish

Our Curate, Rev Andy, has been appointed chair of the Christian Ambulance Association. Check the CAA out here: @ChristianAmbUK

8 new communicants confirmed this evening by the Bishop of Connor, +George. 6 of the communicants attend St Columbas, our church in the north of the town. 2 attend St Patrick’s in the town centre. #ballymena #church #christ #jesus #anglican #churchofireland

Rehearsals underway for the Young Conquerors concert this coming Thursday evening in the Parish. Wet and cold outside, but inside the church, the noise is wonderful! 🎶

Harvest in St. Patrick’s.

The Royal Irish Regiment came to St. Patrick’s for a service of ‘laying up of colours’. We are humbled to keep these wonderful colours safe for generations to come.

We’re going live on Sunday on our FaceBook channel. Tune in at 10am for Morning Prayer form 1 from Ballyclug Church, and 1130am for Morning Prayer form 2 in St. Columbas. #livestream #church facebook.com/ballymenaparish

#Craft fair coming up next #Saturday in the Parish. Lots of unique gifts, delicious treats and a #bouncycastle for the kids and the curate!

Laura Moore from Fathom Counselling NI has come to speak to our Men’s Ministry. She is focusing on good mental health and what can be done when things are tough. #counsellor #mentalhealth #ministry #outreach

Our Rector, church wardens and office holders are undertaking an Emergency Aid course today. We pray they never need to use the newly learnt skills, but if they do, they now have the knowledge to help those in need. #firstaid #aed #helpinghand #care

A week has passed since our new curate Andy was ordained. Pictured here with the clergy present, the choir of Ballymena and St. John’s Orangefield, and with his home rector and former curate of his home parish. #parish #churchlife #clergy

Congratulations to the Rev Andrew Moore, who was ordained a priest on September 21 at a service in St Patrick's, Ballymena, where he will serve as curate. Read more at bit.ly/3fcrwe4.

St Patricks celebrated an #ordination last night. Our new curate Andy was welcomed by the Bishop of Connor, George. A wonderful evening for all involved. #ordination #priest #churchofireland #christ #jesus #ballymena

The curate had to put the bins out…another tick in his training folder. Don’t tell his wife though, she’ll expect it done at the curatage! #firsttimeforeverything #recycling #normalpeople #real