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‘The Reason for God’ course – Wednesday

Join us for a six week study exploring some basic questions many people have about the Christian faith, the Bible, suffering and justice. Tim Keller’s book, ‘The Reason for God’ explores these ideas and many more. He then invites folks from all walks of life to explore these questions together. The result is a helpful […]

Soup Lunch – 11th October

Soup Lunch Sunday 11th October in the Huston Hall after the morning service Please add your name to the sheet at the back of the church if you wish to go. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All proceeds will go towards the church and St. Finnian’s Mothers’ Union.

Belfast Philharmonic Choir Concert – 16th October

Illuminare A Celebration of Charles Wood and Saint Cecilia Belfast Philharmonic ChoirUlster Orchestra This special concert brings together history, faith and music in a celebration of artistic inspiration across the centuries. Presented in the magnificent surroundings of St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast, and marking the 160th anniversary of the cathedral’s construction and dedication, the programme honours […]

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 […]

Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving – Sunday 1st November at 7pm

On Sunday, 1st November at 7 o’clock, we will gather together to support families from our parish who have lost loved ones in the past year; to surround them with our love and our prayers. Family members and friends of those who have died are invited to submit photographs which will be displayed during the […]

General Church Maintenance – 26th 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 […]

An Evening with Rob Parsons – 9th September – Assembly Buildings

BOOK BEFORE 12th AUGUST AND SAVE £5! By any standards, Rob has led a pretty interesting life.  Sure, he has long list of achievements – he founded Care for the Family over 35 years ago, is now the bestselling author of nearly 30 books and has been awarded an OBE.   But he’s also dealt […]

Down and Dromore cine films brought back to life

Three reels of cine film dating from 1958 and 1960, containing footage of significant events in Down and Dromore almost 70 years ago, have been brought back to life by the RCB Library. They were first shown at the 2026 General Synod in Newcastle, which was particularly appropriate as all the films were shot in […]

Prayers for our land

In light of recent unrest, we continue to pray over the situation in Belfast and other communities and ask for blessing and peace to be visited upon our streets.  Pray for people from migrant communities, many of whom are scared and uncertain. They fear for their safety and the safety of their families. Pray for […]