First Things

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

27/04/2026

We live in a world where everyone is searching for something, and our culture seeks to capture our imagination and heart with stories that try to answer that longing. Thankfully, as Christians we are those who have encountered the beauty of the Gospel and have a better story to tell.

Join us on Friday the 8th of May from 18:30 at Newcastle Presbyterian Church for worship, fellowship, prayer, and gospel encouragement. Come and hear good news stories of God at work across the Church of Ireland, reflect on this moment with honesty and hope, and be encouraged for the years ahead.
Whether you are clergy or lay, younger or older, from north or south, you are warmly invited. Come for the supper, stay for the gathering.

24/04/2026

Come along for an evening of encouragement as we hear and celebrate stories of God at work across the Church of Ireland. This is for everyone, young and old, from every background, with worship, a panel discussion, fellowship, and a buffet supper together. We would love you to join us.

𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺
𝗕𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺
𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗯𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁

16/04/2026

If you are in Sligo tomorrow night, do come along to the CIEF Good News Evening at Calry Parish Church. With Bishop Ken Clarke speaking, this will be an evening of Bible teaching, encouragement, fellowship, and prayer, centred on the good news of Jesus Christ. In a time of confusion and uncertainty, gatherings like this matter as we seek to strengthen one another in gospel confidence and faithful witness. Refreshments from 7.00pm, with the meeting beginning at 7.30pm.