Stormont Presbyterian Church seeks to share with all,
the accepting, forgiving, caring love of God shown in Jesus Christ
Welcome to Stormont Presbyterian Church!
We are a friendly, thriving church in east Belfast, Northern Ireland. This basic page introduces who we are and what we do. This website is still in it's infancy, so add us to your bookmarks and come back again!
Why not come to the 11am service on Sunday mornings? You will be made to feel most welcome!
News
02.04.08 - April Stepping Stone
Why not read our latest church newsletter by clicking on the link below:
» April's Stepping Stone Newsletter « (5Mb)
19.02.08 - The Search is On!
It's time to find a new minister for the church! Since October the church has been working on the church profile to give possible incoming ministers a picture of the church congregation, church activities and a bit of history.
Why not give it a read? The document is in MS Word format, and to download it click on the link below:
» download the church profile « (2Mb MS Word doc)
18.02.08 - YF Weekend in Moyallon Centre
On Friday 15th February, 51 young people and assorted leaders went in convoy to somewhere in the country for the big YF weekend! Full report and photos to follow...
28.10.07 - Ron's Retirement from minister at Stormont Church
Ron retires after 31 years service as minister at Stormont Presbyterian Church!
See photos from Ron's retirement party on Saturday 27th October!
Contact Details
We are located at the corner of Castlehill road and the Upper Newtownards Road near the Knock junction in east Belfast:
618 Upper Newtownards road,
Belfast,
BT4 6HA.
| Rev Dr Jim Campbell | Interim Minister | +44 (0)28 9070 9113 |
| Warwick Smart | Assistant Minister | +44 (0)28 9076 1500 |
| Gareth Maclean | Youth Worker | +44 (0)28 9065 6637 |
About Stormont
The Presbyterian congregation of Stormont was formed in 1932
on the
suburban edge of the growing City of Belfast, one of the 559
congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland dating from 1642.
In 1932 the provincial Parliament building was opened in the adjacent
Stormont estate. Stormont Church is active also in the local Belmont
and District Council of Churches with 3 Presbyterian Churches, 3 Church
of Ireland, 1 Roman Catholic and 1 Methodist and 1 Christian Fellowship.
The congregation has 560 families (1,300 individuals). All professions and occupations associated with an industrial City and a commercial and administrative centre such as Belfast are represented. There are 52 active elders.
Forty groups, clubs and associations in the congregation provide a
service to church members and residents in the local community. They
include Scouts and Guides, preschool playgroup, First Friends for
mothers and toddlers, youth club, bowls, Evergreens, Adult Christian
Education, Prayer Fellowships, Art, Womens' Fellowship, Mens'
Breakfast, Ballroom dancing, Horizons (20-40), Music and choral groups.
Sunday worship is at 11am when there is a simultaneous Sunday School and Creche for children. The evening worship at 6.30pm is quieter and more contemplative, and often has an interactive teaching programme. Summer evening worship is combined with Knock Methodist and Kirkpatrick Presbyterian. Summer School for years 1-10 is usually the 3rd week in August.
'Stepping Stone' is the congregational monthly magazine.
Interesting features include stained-glass designed by Carlo Peitzner;
founder of the Camphill Community (Rudolf Steiner Schools), and a
baptismal font by Rosamond
Praeger, and a baptismal font by Rosamund
Praeger, the famous Hollywood sculptress.
Our Vision Statement states:
"Stormont Presbyterian Church seeks to share with all, the accepting, forgiving, caring love of God shown in Jesus Christ."
The Year Theme for 2007-8, the 76th year of the congregation: 'Living HIS-story'
The congregation has stated aims:
- To be a fellowship of worshipping Christians committed to one another under God and filled with the Holy Spirit.
- To be witnesses for Christ in the community and throughout the world.
- To be a fellowship of worshipping Christians whose learning results in responsible living.
- To be a church that ministers unselfishly to persons in the community in Jesus' name.
Ministers have been:
- Rev William J. McConnell 1932 - 1936
- Rev Dr John F. Park 1936 - 1976
- Rev Dr J. Ronald Savage 1976 - 2007
The congregation is currently seeking a new minister under the Convener of the vacancy Rev Dr Jim Campbell whose contact details are above.