Like other churches, St Finnian’s depends on the generosity of parishioners for all our general income. Without this, we could not continue as a local place of worship, witness, support and fellowship. At the beginning of a New Year, we would like to thank all who support the work of the Parish by their regular […]
As part of the overall review of Diocesan policies in June, the Select Vestry reinstated our policy for the Garden of Remembrance based on the Diocesan rules. The Select Vestry wish to remind families using the Garden of Remembrance that any floral tributes used at the funeral may be placed on the garden wall and will be disposed of […]
In a new Inspiring angles video published ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Canon Jono Pierce and the Cregagh Crafters – at St. Finnian’s in East Belfast – speak about the significance of their poppy display and bringing together over 40 people to share their creative skills. Cregagh Crafters is one of many projects which has been […]
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 […]
It’s so easy for us with the pressures of contemporary society to allow thefoundational disciplines of the Christian life to slip. The purpose of this Spiritual Health Check is to give you a tool to help you evaluate how these disciplines work out in your own life. Below is a downloadable spiritual checklist with some […]
To celebrate 100 years of St. Finnian’s we would like to collect your stories of the people, events and changes in the parish to publish in future church magazines. Do you have: –• Photographs from over the years• Old church magazines• Any material for display purposes• Information about church organisations• Anything else that may be […]
Big Parenting Questions is for mums, dads and carers, designed to offer hope and help through this time of change in our children’s lives. As your child grows into adolescence it can feel like everything is changing – for them, but also for you as a parent. Why do they care more about what their […]
In November 2022, our church was the setting for the launch of the Mothers’ Union 16 Days of Activism campaign. During the launch, we heard about the practical support Mothers’ Union members give to local organisations who support victims of domestic abuse. It was during this talk that we first heard about the Safe Church […]