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First Church Belfast OUR CHURCH is a home for thoughtful minds and open hearts. We celebrate the dignity of each individual’s search and together live out faith in community.

PROGRESSIVE belief,
TRADITIONAL worship style,
WELCOMING diversity,
CELEBRATING the dignity of all.
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We cherish the diversity of humanity - including s*x, age, race, class, ethnicity, ability, s*xual orientation, and gender identity/expression. Rooted in a free and liberal christian tradition, we strive to be open to all. We are an open and welcoming community of faith that believes that each person, created in the image of God, holds a piece of the truth, therefore we respect each person’s unique spiritual journey. We invite you to experience the difference that religious freedom in a caring community can make. There exists a wide range of theological, political, and cultural commitments within our congregation. We value these differences, and seek to learn from one another rather tan to compel any who join us to conform to a prescribed set of beliefs. Without requiring adherence to any specific religious belief or creed, we strive to create a community that celebrates the gifts of our members, friends and neighbours. We foster and environment where each member and guest can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections. We cherish the diversity of of humanity - a diversity which includes differences in s*x, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, range of abilities, s*xual orientation, gender identity/expression, financial means, education, and political perspective. We are buoyed by the connections between us, and seek to deepen them while also inviting new friends on this shared journey. Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. The First Presbyterian Church in Rosemary Street is the mother church of Presbyterian in Belfast. The congregation was founded in 1644 and has a long and distinguished tradition of liberal thought and practice. A member congregation of the Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church of Ireland
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This Thursday: the Get Out TeamThe first gathering of the Get Out Team, our new social group for seniors, is this Thursd...
19/10/2026

This Thursday: the Get Out Team

The first gathering of the Get Out Team, our new social group for seniors, is this Thursday, 22 October, at 12 noon at the Northern Whig on Bridge Street.

There is still time to join us. If you have not already confirmed, please let Brian know at [email protected]

See you there!

18/10/2026
Fancy lunch and good company?The Get Out Team, our new social group for seniors, will meet for the first time on Thursda...
13/10/2026

Fancy lunch and good company?

The Get Out Team, our new social group for seniors, will meet for the first time on Thursday 22 October at 12 noon at the Northern Whig on Bridge Street, just a short walk from the church.

If you have not already confirmed and would like to attend, please let Brian know at [email protected]

📱You can also ask to be added to the group's WhatsApp.

You all are welcome, and all of you is welcome!

11/10/2026

Morning Service led by Rev Brian Ammons. 11/10/2026.

10/10/2026

Rewilding Faith: join us at The Mac for a special performance

Throughout this year we have joined with friends at Harbour Faith Community in a series exploring a thoughtful, open, and inclusive Christianity. Instead of our usual Campfire session this month, we are encouraging Rewilders to join us for local playwright and performer Richard Clements’ solo performance in his new work, God Has Left the Building, at the Studio in the MAC Belfast on Wednesday 14 October at 7:45pm.

“God Has Left the Building is confessional memoir theatre, as one man’s subconscious unlocks memories of BMX rides, summer days spent lying beneath open skies, and dreams of what the future might hold. But darker voices of authority circle, forcing questions that shouldn’t yet need answering. What is beyond those clouds? Is there really any help or are you on your own?”

This performance is part of the Belfast International Arts Festival. To find out more and book tickets:

Award-winning Northern Irish theatre company c21 presents a rehearsed reading of God Has Left the Building by playwright/performer Richard Clements,…

Sunday Service - 11 OctoberReturning to our Rewilding Faith series, our minister Rev Dr Brian Ammons will be preaching o...
09/10/2026

Sunday Service - 11 October

Returning to our Rewilding Faith series, our minister Rev Dr Brian Ammons will be preaching on the theme Rewilding Peace: Faith, Power, and the Refusal to Hate.

Brian will be exploring an alternate reading of the parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22, and reflecting on having been formed and ordained in a Peace Church tradition.

Service at 10:30, with tea and coffee in the Church Hall to follow.

We hope to see you there.
You all are welcome, and all of you is welcome!

Introducing the Get Out TeamWe are very excited to announce the formation of the Get Out Team, our new social group for ...
06/10/2026

Introducing the Get Out Team

We are very excited to announce the formation of the Get Out Team, our new social group for seniors.

Our first gathering will be at the Northern Whig on Bridge Street, near the church, at 12 noon on Thursday 22 October. There is an all-day menu to cover all tastes and appetites.

If you would like to attend, please let Brian know at [email protected]
There is also a WhatsApp group if you'd like to be added.

📅 Thursday 22 October at 12.00pm
📍 Northern Whig, Bridge Street

All are very welcome. Any questions, please let us know.

Do you enjoy watching films and chatting about them afterwards?The Film Club meets on Monday 5 October at 7:30pm in the ...
03/10/2026

Do you enjoy watching films and chatting about them afterwards?

The Film Club meets on Monday 5 October at 7:30pm in the Playfair Library. Our film for October is Carol Reed's The Third Man, billed as the greatest British film of all time, starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli and Orson Welles.

Whether you're a film buff or just curious, come along and join us.

Join us this Sunday for a very special Harvest Sunday service.This year we are combining two of our October traditions, ...
02/10/2026

Join us this Sunday for a very special Harvest Sunday service.

This year we are combining two of our October traditions, offering a Harvest celebration in the style of our Music Sundays.

Richard Yarr has put together a beautiful selection of musical pieces and will be joined by Banham Scholar, Dawn Burns. The music will be interspersed with poetry around the themes of harvest and the changing seasons.

Please join us for this service of thanksgiving.
🍂 10.30am followed by refreshments in the church hall

You all are welcome, and all of you is welcome!

27/09/2026

Morning Service led by Rev Brian Ammons for World Rivers Day. 27/09/2026

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41 Rosemary Street
Belfast
BT11QB

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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