Showing People Christ

About Us

Meet Our Team

Albin
Johnanthan
Jonny
Gillian
Colin

Albin Rev. Albin Rankin (Minister)I am Albin and I am married to Alison and together with our three children, Jared, Shiona and Niamh, we live in East Belfast. I have been involved in teaching and leading in churches for the past 20 years. I took up my current post at Stormont on 31st August 2008. When I have off time I like reading, drinking coffee, meeting friends and drinking more coffee!!My passion is to see people encounter God, engage with His Word and Spirit and express faith in acts of love in the church, in the community and in the world.

Johnanthan Jonathan Boyd (Student Assistant Minister)My name's Jonathan, but a lot of my friends call me Jonny, so feel free to address me whatever way you want. I was privileged enough to marry Jane in the summer of 2009 and I am getting used to life in East Belfast after spending most of my life in Holywood. I also spent a few years in England, studying Physics at Oxford and working for a church in London called Holy Trinity Lyonsdown. As you might guess, I'm quite interested in the interaction between science and religion and I'm a bit of a geek – I've got quite a selection of board games and subject visitors to them regularly. I also love photography and reading, though my wife tells me I'm not allowed to buy any more until I've read some of the ones I've bought. When I'm not doing any of that, you may well find me cheering on the Ulster rugby or England cricket teams – Jesus cared for the down and outs and I that's an attitude I try to carry through to sport!Having started as the new Assistant Minister in August 2009, I'm looking forward to three and a half years of learning how to share the love and grace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and joining with people as we serve him at home, in church and in the community. If you're visiting us at Stormont, I hope you receive the kind of warm welcome I've enjoyed and benefited from.

Jonny Jonathan Ireland (Director of Music)As Director of Music at Stormont Presbyterian Church, I help to plan and lead the musical content of Sunday services. I rehearse and direct musical groups in the church. These include the Chancel Choir, made up of some 20 dedicated musicians, who lead the hymn singing on Sundays and often sing an anthem or introit; Cantemus, Stormont’s chamber choir, which sings a new and challenging repertoire at 8 to 10 services every year and the Praise Band, made up of young people in the church, who lead the congregational singing for some of the more contemporary hymns.I strive, along with the ministerial team, to ensure that there is something in every service to suit the taste of every person in the congregation. I am privileged to lead music that is a blend of traditional and contemporary styles, so playing my part in the vision of building a fully inclusive church.

Gillian Gillian Lyons (Administrator)I am Stormont’s church administrator. I am a member of St Mark’s C. of I. Dundela where I serve as a Rainbow Guide leader. I can be found in the church office – Monday to Friday – from 9.30 am until 12.30 pm.

Colin Colin Bates (Caretaker)I am church caretaker. When not serving God in my work on the church premises, I devote my time to my wife Hazel and my family, and to following the fortunes of Leeds United.

Rev. Albin Rankin Minister

Jonathan Boyd Assistant Minister

Jonathan Ireland Director of Music

Services

Sunday Worship

The aim in worship is to meet with God, listen for God and be transformed by God.Each Sunday morning, under the direction and leadership of our ministry team, members are invited and encouraged to focus on God.Opportunity is provided for members to share their gifts, whether through music, the spoken word, hospitality or the use of other media.There is a blend of praise (drawing from different musical styles), prayer, Scripture reading & teaching and members’ experiences and insights about God.The presentation of the good news of Jesus, the love of God and the power of the Holy Spirit is central to each worship gathering.

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Christmas 2011

Dec 11th 11am Christmas - A Time of Waiting: Join us as we consider what it means to wait expectantly! Dec 11th 7pm Carol Service: Christmas - A Time of Welcome: Candlelight, carols and celebration. Everyone welcome! Dec 18th 11am J.A.M. Celebration (Children's Service): With drama, music and youthful exuberance this is a fun filled service! Dec 18th 5.30pm All Age Make and Share Christmas Celebration (Fun Interactive Event for all the family) Relaxed, informal and designed for all the family. Come and enjoy the church family at worship and play! Dec 24th 6.30pm All Age Nativity Service (Come in costume!!) As we retell the Christmas story you can join in, in costume if you like!!! Dec 24th 11.30pm Christmas: A Time of Worship: Candles and carols and time to reflect. The perfect way to welcome Christmas Day Dec 25th 10.30am All Age Service: This is the Christmas... With the church family together we celebrate 'Saviour's Day'

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Weekly Activities

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Worship is the central activity of our fellowship at Stormont. The morning service is created to provide an opportunity for everyone, not only to engage in meaningful worship but, more importantly, to encounter God. However, this is not the only event on Sundays to bring us closer to God as a Christian community.Other meetings include:10.00am Sunday Prayer Time (alternate Sundays) An opportunity to pray for ourselves and the wider world.10.45am Creche (for babies and toddlers age 0-3 years) A safe environment for your baby during the morning service.11.00am Morning Worship11.20am Bible Class For young people in years 8, 9 and 10 to study the Bible and understand its relevance to their own lives.11.20am JAM (Jesus and Me) Spreading the Good News for children from age 3 to P7.12.15pm Fellowship Time an opportunity to meet with others for a chat and tea/coffee.12.15pm Traidcraft Stall Fairly-traded goods on sale during the Fellowship Time.7.00pm Praise & Prayer for Help and Healing - 1st Sunday of each month Opportunity to pray for others and to receive prayer ministry7.00pm Youth Fellowship For building fellowship and building faith.Clay (see Church Diary) A group of for 18-25 year olds who encourage each other to live out their faith where they study and work.

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Weekly Activities

Weekly Activities

MondayPre-School Playgroup 9.30am – 12.30pm Thornhill Room, Kitchen and Main HallBallet Class 3.00pm – 5.45pm Main HallGirl Guides 7.15pm – 9.15pm Main Hall (occasionally the Youth Centre)Men’s Bowls 7.30pm – 10.00pm Park HallTuesdayPre-School Playgroup 9.30am – 12.30pm Thornhill Room, Kitchen and Main HallArt Club 10.00am – 12.00pm Park Hall and ServeryWomen’s Prayer Circle 10.00am – 11.30am Youth OfficeRainbow Guides 6.00pm – 7.00pm Main HallBadminton 7.30pm – 11.00pm Main HallGardening Club 7.30pm – 10.15pm Youth RoomWednesdayPre-School Playgroup 9.30am – 12.30pm Thornhill Room, Kitchen and Main HallEvergreens 9.30am – 12.00pm Kirk Cara and KitchenFirst Friends 10.00am – 12.00pm Youth Centre and Park HallBallet Class 3.00pm -5.45pm Main HallSquirrels 6.00pm – 7.00pm Park HallExplorers 8.30pm – 10.30pm Main Hall and Youth CentreThursdayPre-School Playgroup 9.30am – 12.30pm Thornhill Room, Kitchen and Main HallBeaver Scouts 6.45pm – 8.00pm Park HallCub Scouts 6.45pm – 8.00pm Main HallScouts 8.00pm – 10.00pm Main HallFridayPre-School Playgroup 9.30am – 12.30pm Thornhill Room, Kitchen and Main HallBrownies 6.00pm – 7.30pm Main HallMixed Bowls 7.30pm – 10.30pm Park HallThe Zone Youth Club (Every two weeks)7.30pm – 10.00pm Main Hall, Kirk Cara and Youth RoomSaturdaySocial Dancing Club 8.00pm – 10.00pm Park Hall and Kitchen

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Announcements No Frame

Announcements for your prayers and attentionWeek beginning Sunday January 22nd 2012Sunday 22nd January 2012 11.00 am Morning Service: Follow me Part 3 Mr Jonathan BoydSunday 22nd January 2012 7.00pm BDCC Serice for Christian Unity St Columba's Kings RoadSunday 29th January 2012 11.00am Follow me: Part 4 Rev Albin RankinLooking AheadChurch Office Closed Monday & Tuesday 23rd and 24th JanuaryChurch Committee 7.30pm Thursday 26th January in Kirk CaraElders Prayer Breakfast 8.00am Saturday 28th January in Kirk CaraConfirmation Classes - Anyone interested in the Confirmation Classes planned for Spring 2012 please conatct Albin or JonnyOne LifeBeginning Feb 5th - for more details see Learn More section of websiteRegistration Forms now available Church Administration Office Office Hours are 9.30-12.30, Monday-Friday. Announcements to be included next Sunday should be with the administrator, Gillian Lyons, no later than 9am on Thursday. Rev Albin Rankin, Minister 90656642, albin_stormontchurch.orgJonny Boyd, Assistant Minister 90656642, jonathan_stormontchurch.orgJonny Ireland, Music Director, Tel: 07872 539465 - j153_hotmail.co.ukThe Church Office 90656642 officeadmin_stormontchurch.orgColin Bates, Church Officer 07786 413 993 or 9187 2210Church website - www.stormontchurch.org