Church services

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CATHEDRALS
Armagh -St Patrick’s Church of Ireland THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT: Services at 10am Holy Communion (said; no sermon or hymns -traditional form), 11am Sung Eucharist (contemporary form) and 3:15pm Choral Evensong (sung). MON to SAT at 9:30am Morning Prayer (said). WEDNESDAY, as well as Saints and Holy Days at 9:30am Holy Communion, contemporary form. OPENING TIMES for visitors are 9am to 4pm (Nov-March) and until 5pm (April-Oct). Group tours must be pre-arranged with the Cathedral Steward. YOU WILL BE most welcome to join us at any of our Sunday or daily services; or just to spend time either in quiet reflection or looking at the beautiful architecture. The Very Rev Shane Forster, Dean of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh City -Further information is available by, visiting: www.stpatricks-cathedral.org
Belfast Cathedral (St Anne’s) On Sundays, the Cathedral is open for Choral Eucharist at 11am and Choral Evensong at 3.30pm. It is open for Afternoon Prayers from 1pm-1:15pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Cathedral also hosts a Church Ministry of Healing service on a Friday at 1.00pm in the Hall. Visitors to St Anne’s Cathedral are welcome to from Tuesday to Saturday at 10am-4pm. (It will be closed to visitors during services). People of all traditions and all faiths are welcome to join us, Dean Stephen Forde. Visit: www.belfastcathedral.org
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin City Third Sunday before Lent. Sung Eucharist is at 11am and Choral Evensong is at 3:30pm each Sunday. Weekday services are at 10am (Said Morning Prayer). Said Eucharist is at 12:45pm (Wednesdays only) and Said Evening Prayer is at 5pm (Mon, Tue, Fri). There is also a Choral Evensong at 6pm (Wednesdays and Thursdays). ALL ARE STILL WELCOME to join us online via webcam for our services. Visit christchurchcathedral.ie for further information and for Covid-19 guidance for our congregation. A warm welcome awaits you, The Very Revd Dermot Dunne, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral.
Cork City (St Finn Barre’s) The Cathedral is open for public worship on Sundays. Other occasional services will continue to be streamed online. Sunday Services are 11:15am (Choral Eucharist) and 3:30pm (Choral Evensong). Weekday and Saturday Services are at 12 noon (Said Eucharist). The Cathedral is also open to visitors from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm from Monday to Saturday. Very Rev. Nigel Dunne (Dean of Cork). For more information, visit: https://corkcathedral.webs.com/
Derry/Londonderry (Saint Columb’s Cathedral) Services are at 8am (Holy Communion) 11am (Choral Eucharist on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and Coral Matins on 2nd and 4th Sundays) 4pm (Choral Evensong). The Daily Office is said at 10.30am Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri (The Litany) in The Baptistery. The Eucharist is celebrated on Tuesday at 10.30am in The Bishop William Alexander Chapel. (For any changes to our regular services, please check the magazine online). www.stcolumbscathedral.org The Very Reverend Raymond Stewart, Dean
Down Cathedral, Downpatrick (Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity) Sundays at 11:30am and Thursdays at 10am with Holy Communion. Evening Prayer is on weekdays at 5pm. You are very welcome to visit Down Cathedral. Monday to Saturday, between 10am and 4pm and on Sundays between 1pm and 4pm. It is situated within a short walk from Downpatrick town centre and is adjacent to The Saint Patrick Centre. Down Cathedral is first and foremost a place for prayer and worship -not only for the local congregation and people of the Church of Ireland Diocese -but for all those in Ireland, and beyond, who cherish the faith of Patrick. It is in effect a house of prayer for all nations. VISIT downcathedral.org for further information. Very Rev Henry Hull, Dean.
Enniskillen -St Macartin’s Cathedral The third Sunday before Lent. Services are at 9am and 11am. Weekday services are at 11am on Thursdays (Holy Communion) and other services are as announced. PLEASE NOTE that Sunday evening services are currently suspended. Visitors are welcome outside of service times, and admission is free -you will be most welcome. The Very Rev Kenneth R J Hall, Dean of St. Macartin’s Cathedral. For further information, visit www.enniskillencathedral.com
Kilkenny (St Canice’s) Sunday Services are at 8am (Holy Communion -Traditional Language) 11:30am (Sung Eucharist) and 3pm (Choral Evensong). On Wednesday mornings, as well as Holy Days and Saints Days, there is a service of Holy Communion at 10:30am. Whether you are visiting from across the globe or just down the road, you are sure to find a warm welcome in our midst. The Very Revd David MacDonnell, Dean of Ossory. Visit www.stcanicescathedral.ie to find out more
Limerick City (St Mary’s) Service of Worship is at 11:15am (Holy Communion on 1st and 3rd Sunday, and Morning Prayer on 2nd and 4th). Morning Prayer is each Mon, Wed, Fri at Sat at 9am, and on Tuesdays at 10:30am. Service of Holy Communion on Thursday mornings at 10:30am. Join us online and visit www.saintmaryscathedral.ie for updates to our schedule. You will be most welcome The Very Revd Niall J. Sloane
National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland THE THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT 09.15 EUCHARIST said in the Lady Chapel. 11.15 CHORAL MATINS sung by the Cathedral Choir, Responses: Shephard, Monk in B: Jubliate, Psalm: 68 vv 1-6, Bairstow: Blessed city, heavenly Salem, Preacher: The Revd P.K. McDowell, B.A., B.Th., Prebendary of Clonmethan. 15.15 CHORAL EVENSONG- sung by the Cathedral Choir, Responses: Sumsion, Dyson in D, Psalm: 69 vv 1-12, Wesley: Ascribe unto the Lord. Preacher: The Revd J.A.H. Kinkead, B.A., B.Th., M.A., Chancellors Vicar. EUCHARIST at 11.05 Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. CHORAL MATINS at 9.00 Tuesday to Thursday. CHORAL EVENSONG at 17.30 Monday to Friday. For further information visit www.stpatrickscathedral.ie
CHURCH OF IRELAND
All Saints Church, Belfast is located on University Street (near to Queens University) and Sunday Services are at 11am (St. Nicholas Church, Lisburn Road) and 7:30pm (ASC, University Street). We are proud to be hosting UniChurch Belfast every Sunday evening. This has a more relaxed feel and contemporary style. Join us for tea and coffee afterwards. You will be most welcome. Rev Trevor Johnston. Visit www.ascbelfast.com
All Saints Church, Dublin -Eucharistic Service is at 9am and 10am each Sunday. On the 4th Sunday of each month there is a Family Service at 10am. Wednesdays at 10am (Eucharistic Service). An evening service is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month (Wholeness and Healing Service). We are located on the Howth Road, next to Raheny Village, Dublin 5. All Welcome. Rev. Norman McCausland. Visit http://allsaintsraheny.org for more information
Ardamine Group, Co Wexford Monamolin 9.00am (Morning Prayer) Ardamine 10.15am (Holy Communion) Kilnamanagh 11.45am (Morning Prayer)
Bailieborough Group of Parishes We are a group of four Church of Ireland parishes around Bailieborough, Mullagh, Shercock and Knockbride in Co Cavan. Our services are open to everyone in the community, and will take place at the following times: 9:30am at Shercock and Mullagh, 10:45 at Mullagh and 12 noon at Knockbride. All welcome. Find us on Facebook or at http://www.bailieborough.kilmore.anglican.org/ for more information. Rector: Rev Ian Horner
Bangor Parish Church, Co. Down -Traditional Service at 10am and Contemporary Service at 11:30am; with refreshments served between each service. We are located at the junction of Hamilton Road and Castle Street, Bangor, Co. Down. For more information, visit: bangorparishchurch.org.uk
Christ Church Bray Sunday Service is at 11am and also available to view live stream at www.churchservices.tv/christchurchbray. For full details of services please refer to our website www.christchurchbray.ie
Enniscorthy and Monart (Union of Parishes), Co. Wexford. Third Sunday before Lent. Saturday 7pm at St. Paul’s Church, Clone (Family Service). Sunday 9:30am at St. Paul’s Church, Templescoby (Family Service) and 11:30am at St. Marys Church, Enniscorthy (Holy Communion). Rector: Rev. Nicola Halford. Visit enniscorthymonart.com for more information.
Rathmichael Parish 08.30 hrs. Holy Communion 11.00 hrs. Family Service. 19.00 hrs. Hioly Communion.
St Annes, Dawson Street, Dublin Sunday Service is at 11am (alternately Matins and Eucharist) with full choir. Christians of all traditions are welcome to participate in all services and to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. St Anne’s is currently open Wednesday to Friday from 11am to 2pm for private prayer and visitors.
St John the Evangelist, Park Avenue, Sandymount Sunday 13th February - 3rd Sunday before Lent: Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. www.sandymount.dublin.anglican.org
Zion Church, Rathgar Sunday 13th February, The Third Sunday before Lent, 10.30am Morning Prayer, 9.00am Holy Communion 1. All welcome.
PRESBYTERIAN
About The Presbyterian Church in Ireland --The Presbyterian form of the Christian faith is best described as Reformed; with its strong emphasis on the Sovereignty of God, the Kingship of Christ and the authority of the Bible. For more information, and for a full list of congregations around the whole island of Ireland, visit: www.presbyterianireland.org
Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church, Dublin City 11am. All Welcome, Rev Sam Mawhinney. Church is located at the intersection of Earlsfort Terrace and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. To find out more, visit: www.adelaideroadchurch.ie
Arklow Presbyterian Church, Co. Wicklow, meets at 10 o clock, with tea and coffee after the service. We are located on the Dublin Road, about mile (800m) north of the Avoca Bridge. Programme for children during the service. All are welcome. Visit us at http://arklowpresbyterianchurch.com -Rev Michael Anderson
Athy and Carlow Presbyterian Churches 10am at Dublin Road, Athy and 11:30am at Athy Road, Carlow Town. (known locally as Scots Church). Carlow Presbyterian Church has a midweek fellowship night on Wednesdays at 8pm. Rev. Stephen Rea. All are welcome. Visit: www.carlowscotspc.ie
Bailieborough Group of Parishes 10am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Virginia Road, Bailieborough. 11:15am at First Bailieborough Presbyterian Church (Corglass) and 12:30pm at Corraneary Presbyterian Church. Ervey Presbyterian Church meets at 12 noon. Rev. John O Donnell
Blackrock, Co Dublin (St Andrew’s) We meet every Sunday at 9.45am for a traditional service of prayer and praise with contemporary Bible-based preaching. During the service there is a creche and Junior Church for children and young people aged 5 to 15 years. For more information, visit https://standrewschurchblackrock.ie -Rev Andrew Gill
Bray (St Andrew’s) , Co. Wicklow. 11:30am at corner of Eglinton Road and Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. All Welcome. Visit standrewschurchbray.com for more information. Rev. Andrew Gill
Bushmills Presbyterian Church, Co. Antrim. 11:30am, Main Street, Bushmills. Whether you are visiting Bushmills or have always lived in the area, you will be most welcome at Bushmills Presbyterian Church. Visit: bushmillspresbyterian.co.uk
Cavan Presbyterian Church 11:15am. Rev G.J. Mackarel. Located at junction of Town Hall Street and Farnham Street, Cavan Town. All Welcome
Christ Church, Rathgar, Dublin 10:30am. Rev. Purvis Campbell. Located at the junction of Rathgar Road and Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6. Everyone welcome. To find out more, visit www.christchurchrathgar.org
Clontarf and Scots, Dublin -Sunday Service is at 11am. We are located opposite Clontarf Road DART Station. Rev Lorraine Ritchie. All Welcome. Visit www.clontarfchurch.ie to find out more.
Cootehill, Drum and Kilmount -Drum, Co. Monaghan at 10am, Cootehill, Co. Cavan at 11:15am, and Kilmount Co. Cavan at 12:30pm. Rev Daryl Edwards
Corboy Presbyterian Church 10am. Rev Daniel Reyes-Martin. We are located just off the N4; a little over 5 minutes drive from Edgeworthstown. For more information, visit: corboychurch.com -we would be delighted to welcome you.
Corboy Presbyterian Church , Co. Longford. 10am. Rev Daniel Reyes-Martin. We are located just off the N4; a little over 5 minutes drive from Edgeworthstown. For more information, visit: corboychurch.com -we would be delighted to welcome you.
Cork -Aghada and Trinity Churches ...10am at Church Road, Upper Aghada, Co. Cork (about 20 mins south of Midleton) and 11:45am at Little William Street, Cork City (off York Street). All are welcome. Rev Richie Cronin. Visit our websites: Facebook.com/AghadaPresbyterian and www.presbyteriancork.com
Corraneary, Ervey and Bailieborough Churches 10am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Virginia Road, Bailieborough. 11:15am at First Bailieborough Presbyterian Church (Corglass) and 12:30pm at Corraneary Presbyterian Church. Ervey Presbyterian Church meets at 12 noon. Rev. John O Donnell
Donabate and Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. We meet at 10:30am at Donabate and Portrane Community Centre and at 4:30pm at Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Rev. Andy Carroll. Visit www.donabatepc.org to find out more and for directions
Donegal Town 11:30am at Meetinghouse Street, Donegal. Rev Stephen Richmond. All Welcome. Visit: http://donegaltownpresbyterianchurch.com for more information, or Telephone: 074 9721 113
Drogheda Presbyterian Church 10:30am. Rev Damien Burke. Advance booking essential, and all Welcome. We are located at Colpe Road, Drogheda (South) Co. Meath. Visit www.droghedapresbyterian.ie -for regular updates, visit: www.facebook.com/droghedapresbyterianchurch
Dundalk Presbyterian Church 11am at Jocelyn Street. Rev Jonathan Porter -all welcome. Visit facebook.com/dundalkpresbyterianchurch
Enniskillen Presbyterian Church ...Sunday at 11am. We are located at East Bridge Street, Enniskillen. Our aim is to be a church which glorifies God; by enabling people to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ. We would love to see you at our Sunday Services and promise you a warm welcome. Visit: https://enniskillenpresbyterianchurch.co.uk/ to book ahead if you are planning to visit. Rev David Cupples.
Fermoy Presbyterian Church, Co. Cork -we meet on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, teaching, prayer and fellowship. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus by regularly meeting together to pray, study the Bible, worship and share our lives with each other and the local community. All are welcome. Rev William Montgomery. To find out more, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/fermoypresbyterian
Findlaters (Abbey Presbyterian Church) 11:20am at Parnell Square, Dublin City. Rev Alan Boal. All welcome. Abbey exists to share Gods purpose; becoming more Christ-like as we go, and show the Gospel to the City. To find out more, visit: www.abbeychurch.ie
First Monaghan Presbyterian Church is located at Old Cross Square, Monaghan Town, and our Sunday Service is at 11:30am in person or via live stream. To find out more, visit: https://www.firstmonaghanpci.org -Rev. Alan McQuade.
First Portadown Presbyterian Church, Co. Armagh. Morning Service is at 11am and Sunday Evening Service is at 6:30pm. Pre-booking is essential. We meet at Watson Street, Portadown, and you can be assured of a warm welcome. Rev. Robin Brown. To find out more, visit: www.firstportadown.org
Glennan and Monaghan (Ballyalbany) Glennan Church meets at 10:30am at Glaslough, Co. Monaghan and Ballyalbany Church meets at 11:45am for tea and coffee followed by the service at 12 noon. Ballyalbany is located on the northern side of Monaghan Town. All are welcome. Rev. Stephen McNie. For more information and how to find us, visit: www.facebook.com/glennan.church or www.facebook.com/ballyalbany
Greystones, County Wicklow 11am at Trafalgar Road, Greystones; opposite St Bridgets School. Rev Gary Mc Dowell. All Welcome. To find out more, visit: www.greystonespc.org
Howth and Malahide Presbyterian Church 10am at Malahide and 11:45am in Howth. Mr Miceal Bolger, who will be preaching on Matthew 4:1-11. Everyone is welcome to join us, as we share in the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ. Programme for children during the service. You are welcome to join us for tea and coffee after the service. Visit: www.hmpchurch.org to find out more
Kilkenny City 11am. All Welcome. Further information available at: www.kilkennychurch.com
Lucan Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 10:30am, Main Street, Lucan. Rev. Richard Houston. For more information, and to pre-book your attendance, visit; www.lpc.ie
Maynooth Presbyterian Church is known locally as Maynooth Community Church; and meets together for worship on Sundays at 10:30am at Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. On the first Sunday of the month we celebrate the Lords Supper (Communion). Rev Keith McCrory. Free parking is available in the underground car park and the service takes place on the 1st Floor. To find out more, visit http://maynoothcc.org
Mountmellick and Tullamore 10am at Mountmellick Methodist Church (Parnell Street) and 12 noon at High Street, Tullamore. Rev. William Hayes. We are a warm, open, multi-national and welcoming church made up of people dedicated to serving Jesus in our community; and telling others about his love for them. All are welcome. For further information, visit: mountmellickpresbyterian.org or tullamorepresbyterian.org
Naas Presbyterian Church, Co. Kildare. Sundays at 11am. Rev Mark Proctor. The church building is near the Post Office on Main Street, opposite the Town Hall. For further information, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NaasPCI
Sligo Presbyterian Church We meet at 11:30am at Church Street, Sligo Town. Rev David Clarke. A warm welcome awaits you. Visit: sligopresbyterianchurch.ie or facebook.com/sligopresbyterianchurch
Smithborough Presbyterian Church, Co Monaghan 10am. Rev. Alan McQuade. We are located 6 miles (10km) west of Monaghan Town on the N54 toward Clones. On arrival in Smithborough, turn right toward Roslea (just before the petrol station) and we are located a further 100 yds on the right. You will be most welcome. Visit Facebook (Smithborough Presbyterian Church) to find our more.
Wexford and Enniscorthy churches meet at 10am at Ann Street, Wexford Town, (Beside the Post Office) and 12 noon at Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy. For regular updates, and to find out more, visit: www.facebook.com/wexfordpresbyterians
METHODIST
Belfast Central Mission -BCM is made up of two congregations -Grosvenor Hall and the nearby Sandy Row. Grosvenor Hall congregation meet for Sunday Worship at 11am each week. Lunchtime prayers each weekday at 1:15pm and Communion very Wednesday at 8am. Please do call in if you are in Belfast. For further information about our Christmas Services, visit: belfastcentralmission.org
Bray Methodist Church 10am in the church hall. All welcome. Visit: http://www.braymethodist.ie -Rev Mark Forsyth
Christ Church, Sandymount -United Presbyterian and Methodist Church. 11am at Sandymount Green, Dublin 4 -all welcome.
Dublin Central Mission (Abbey Street Methodist Church) Sunday Service is at 11am and Zoom fellowship meetings are on Sundays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Visit dublincentralmission.ie to find out more. BLANCHARDSTOWN Methodist Church began in November 2008 as an outreach project of DCM. Since its formation, it has grown into a thriving, community-focused church, now located in the heart of Tyrrelstown. It serves an area of nearly 100,000 people and is home to a young and diverse community. Visit: https://blanchardstownmethodistchurch.com
Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin The Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire. Sunday Service 11am. Our services can be accessed online at www.dlmc.org
Dundrum Methodist Church Sunday Services are at 10am and 11:30am, Ballinteer Road. Tuesday night Bible study is on Zoom from 8pm-9:15pm. For further details, visit: https://dundrummethodist.com/
Galway City -United Methodist and Presbyterian Church is located at Victoria Place; just off Eyre Square and next to the Victoria Hotel. We meet at 11:30am and all Welcome. Rev H M Freeburn. For further details, visit our website: http://unitedchurchgalway.ie
BAPTIST
Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland is a Gospel Partnership of 117 independent local churches who have voluntarily agreed to work together. These churches represent a Baptist community of over 20,000 across Ireland -North and South. For further information and for a full list of congregations, please visit: www.baptistsinireland.org

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