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Ireland Transformed. Churches inspired and transformed to bring holistic transformation to the lives of those in their local community.

14/06/2026

Scripture to Start Your Week

Hebrews 10:24 - 25

12/06/2026

“If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.” – Psalm 34:18

Join us for the next Beyond Belief Faith Leaders Forum; a day of reflection centred on wellbeing for faith leaders with Rev. Alan Lorimer (Minister in the Methodist Church in Ireland and Counselling Psychologist).

The programme is designed to intentionally create space for a focus on rest, reflection, and renewal. We hope this time offers you a moment to truly pause or 'Selah' as it is named in the Psalms.

There will be space to pause, reflect, learn and connect with God, alongside opportunities to connect with others in a supportive and thoughtful setting.

📅 Tuesday 16 June
🕙 10.00–13.30 (finishing with lunch)
📍 Kings Church Bangor, 196 Seacliff Rd, Bangor, BT20 5HA

07/06/2026

Heavenly Father,

Help us draw closer to you and to one another each day. Teach us to listen, to be present, and to build trust with care, recognising the ways you are already at work in our lives.

May we respond to your call for transformation in our communities with open hearts, putting people first and walking together in hope.

Amen.

03/06/2026

It’s not all about grand gestures or big, elaborate programmes.

More often, church and community transformation begins with rebuilding or building trust. Rather than doing more events, churches choose to listen, build relationships, and show up consistently alongside their communities.

Transformation doesn’t happen quickly, but it does happen when people come first.

24/05/2026

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the communities You have placed us in. While we are grateful for the many blessings we have, we recognise that there are people around us who are struggling and in need of help.

We pray that You would inspire and equip Your Church to be a light in every place. Bring hope, healing and restoration to those who need it most. Help us to listen deeply to You and to those around us, and give us the courage to step out in faith – serving with love and compassion.

Amen.

22/05/2026

Don’t just take our word for it…

Through CCT, we’re hearing incredible stories from those we’ve worked with; people discovering their potential, churches building deeper relationships, and communities coming together in new ways.

Real people. Real experiences. Real positive change.

20/05/2026

Church and Community Transformation is a biblically rooted, asset-based community development process which helps local churches create lasting change.

CCT brings together individuals, the church, and the wider community. It helps people recognise their value, discover the resources they already have, and work together to create lasting change.

It’s not about quick fixes or ready-made solutions. Instead, it’s about listening well — to God, to one another, and to the community — and supporting change that is locally led, relational, and sustainable.

At its core, CCT is about whole-life transformation, so that people and communities can truly flourish.

19/05/2026

We are Thrive Ireland — a Christian charity passionate about seeing communities flourish.

We work with local churches across Ireland, equipping and supporting them to bring meaningful, lasting change in their communities. We believe that when individuals flourish, the Church flourishes; and when the Church flourishes, communities can truly thrive.

Through a biblically grounded approach, we empower people to recognise and use the skills, gifts, and resources they already have. We don’t arrive with quick fixes or ready-made solutions. Instead, we come alongside churches and communities, supporting them as they take ownership of change that is both locally led and sustainable.

Our heart is to see faith lived out in everyday life; supporting people both practically and spiritually, and building stronger, more connected communities along the way.

18/05/2026

Great to see our Director, Diane Holt, and Board member, Nicola Temple, at the Baptist Assembly 2026 this weekend — a brilliant opportunity to connect, learn and share with others across the Baptist family.

Diane and Nicola shared insights on missionary engagement in local communities, using the Light Wheel - a practical CCT approach developed from the understanding of Shalom, that helps unpack community wellbeing holistically through relationships with God, self, others and creation.

It’s always encouraging to be part of these wider conversations and partnerships.

29/04/2026

Thank you so much to Louise from for her insight and helpful contribution to the Beyond Belief Faith Leaders Forum . This meeting was held in the Clandeboye Village Hall in Bangor and helped the faith leaders understand both the community challenges and the social justice issues that need to be addressed.

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241Newtownards Road
Belfast
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