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ALL SOULS CONCERT BELFAST PHILHARMONIC CHOIR WITH THE ULSTER ORCHESTRA

Venue: St Peter’s Cathedral  Date: Friday 17th October Start time: 7:45pm Season Opener:  Fauré, Poulenc, Pärt, Rutter All Souls at St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast  Friday 17 October 2025, 7:45pm Belfast Philharmonic Society with the Ulster Orchestra  We open our 2025/26 season with a powerful evening of reflection, light, and remembrance in the stunning Gothic Revival setting of St […]

Samaritan’s Purse ‘Operation Christmas Child’ – Shoebox Appeal

Mark and Charmaine are, once again, organising the Shoebox Appeal in St. Finnian’s. Anyone who is interested, or needs further information on what we can put in the boxes and the age groups we provide for, can get that information in the September magazine, or you can call Mark and Charmaine on: 07870567449. The boxes […]

Alpha Course – Wednesdays at 7.30 pm

The Alpha course offers people an opportunity to explore the meaning of life through looking at key elements of the Christian faith. Each session involves watching a video followed by a discussion about the content. The course continues on Wednesdays at 7.30 pm in the Coffee Bar. All are welcome.

General Church Maintenance – 27th September

The church premises require regular maintenance to keep them in good order, so it is an advantage to have a regular schedule for works both for buildings and grounds. This gives people an opportunity to volunteer a few hours each month to assist in the upkeep of our estate.  Accordingly, the last Saturday of each month is […]

Book of Remembrance

Each year, on the first Sunday in November, a Service of Thanksgiving is held to remember those who have died in the past year. During the month of September you will be contacted to provide details for the Book of Remembrance and a form will be posted or emailed to you. Completed forms should be […]

Introducing Lectio 365

LECTIO 365 is a free daily devotional resource that helps you pray the Bible every day. DOWNLOAD ON APP STORE (APPLE)  DOWNLOAD ON PLAY STORE (ANDROID)  Written by leaders from the 24-7 Prayer movement, this resource helps you engage with Scripture to inspire prayer and shape your life. Journey through the year with hosts Pete Greig, Carla […]

Lectio for Families App

Lectio for Families is a free devotional app that helps families to read the Bible and explore faith through conversation and prayer together. APPLE ANDROID It features daily Bible readings, a weekly memory verse, engaging questions to pause and talk about, and prompts for reflection and prayer. The app can be downloaded by parents and carers […]

Church Prayer Room – an oasis of calm

Our church prayer room (formerly the glebe’s room), off the Huston Hall, is a calm oasis. It offers the opportunity to withdraw from the crowds. It’s a place to sit quietly; to reflect and pray. It is for everyone. Maybe you would like to spend a few minutes there before or after a meeting of […]

Welcome, Ryan!

We extend a very warm welcome to our new curate, Revd. Dr. Ryan Hawk. We pray for God’s blessing as he begins his ministry in St. Finnian’s. We pray, too, for his wife, Sarah, and their sons, Liam and Jude, as they settle in to parish life.

From Multan, Pakistan, a call to pray

From Multan, Pakistan, a call to pray Following overnight hostilities between India and Pakistan, Bishop David has been in contact with Bishop Leo and our link diocese of Multan, Pakistan, where missiles have struck. Both bishops urge us to pray. Bishop Leo writes: “Regrettably, the situation here has become deeply alarming. At approximately 1.00am India launched […]