First Things

01/09/2026

Starting tonight!

19/08/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 & 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

From 1–4 September, Holy Trinity Banbridge will host this year’s Down & Dromore Bible Week under the theme 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃: a fresh call to full surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Across four evenings, Dr Tim Robinson, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary, will open up Acts 11–13 and help us think about what it means for the Church to be surrendered in prayer and worship, surrendered to the Word and the Spirit, and surrendered in radical discipleship and worldwide mission.

In a time when the Church can so easily become distracted, cautious or preoccupied with itself, this is a timely call back to the heart of Christian discipleship: Jesus is Lord, his Word is true, his Spirit still leads his people, and his mission still demands our whole lives.

There will be worship, Bible teaching, ministry and fellowship each evening. If you are able to be there, plan to come along and join with Christians from across the diocese and beyond as we gather around God’s Word and seek him together.

𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏 – 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟕.𝟒𝟓𝐩𝐦
𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞

09/05/2026

08/05/2026

It was wonderful to gather together tonight in a packed church for “A Celebration of Hope: Good News People with Good News Stories.”

Across the evening we heard encouraging testimonies from around the Church of Ireland of lives being changed, churches being renewed, people coming to faith, and fresh opportunities for mission and witness across this island. It was deeply encouraging to pause and remember that God is still at work in powerful and often quiet ways through ordinary faithful people and congregations.

Alongside worship, conversation, food, and fellowship, there was a real sense of encouragement and unity as people gathered together around the good news of Jesus Christ.

Thank you to everyone who came, shared, served, organised, and took part in the evening. Please continue to pray for renewal, courage, and faithful gospel witness across the Church of Ireland in the years ahead.

08/05/2026

Today is the day. We are gathering this evening in Newcastle and we would love to see you there. Supper from 18:30, gathering from 19:30. Newcastle Presbyterian Church, 37/39 Main St.

https://www.firstthings.church/hope-2026

07/05/2026

Tomorrow evening we are gathering in Newcastle for worship, prayer, good food, and gospel encouragement. If you have been thinking about coming, come. You will be warmly welcomed. Doors open 18:30.

https://www.firstthings.church/hope-2026

04/05/2026

This Friday evening in Newcastle. Stories of God at work, of faithful people serving quietly, of communities shaped by the gospel. We don't always hear enough of them. Supper from 18:30. Gathering from 19:30. Come and be encouraged.

Newcastle Presbyterian Church,
37/39 Main St,
Newcastle BT33 0AD.

https://www.firstthings.church/hope-2026

01/05/2026

If you love the church, care about the gospel, and want to spend an evening with people who feel the same, this is for you. No agenda, no debate. Just worship, good food, prayer, and encouragement. Younger or older, clergy or lay, north or south, come as you are. Friday 8 May from 18:30, Newcastle Presbyterian Church.

29/04/2026

There are good things happening in the Church of Ireland. Stories of God at work, of faithful people serving quietly, of communities shaped by the gospel. We don't always hear enough of them. Next Friday evening, we're making space to do just that — to gather, give thanks, and encourage one another. All are welcome. Friday 8 May from 18:30 for a buffet, service from 19:30 at Newcastle Presbyterian Church.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲

27/04/2026

There are good things happening in the Church of Ireland. Stories of God at work, of faithful people serving quietly, of communities shaped by the gospel. We don't always hear enough of them. Next Friday evening, we're making space to do just that — to gather, give thanks, and encourage one another. All are welcome. Friday 8 May from 18:30, Newcastle Presbyterian Church.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲