Sept
10
7:30 pm19:30

Kilbride Parish Church Ladies' Group

First Ladies’ Group meeting of the season.

The speaker will be Ronan O’Donnell who is area manager for Save the Children. Ronan recently accepted a cheque for £500 from the Ladies’ Group on behalf of the charity and is coming to speak to the group about Save the Children’s work in the world’s troubled places.

Everyone is very welcome, and it would be good to welcome some new members.

Venue - Parish Room

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Sept
12
7:30 pm19:30

All Saints' Church, Antrim - Fundraising Concert

Ballyduff Silver Band will be providing the music and entertainment in a fundraising concert to be held in the All Saints’ Parish Centre. All Saints’ church suffered major damage following a fire on Christmas Day last year. The 16th century building had fire damage and major smoke damage and the repairs and remedial works will cost approximately £2,000,000.

Tickets are not required but donations will be accepted at the door.

Venue - All Saints’ Parish Centre, 18 Railway Street, Antrim, BT41 4AE

Time - 7:30pm

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Sept
13
to 14 Sept

European Heritage Open Days

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Kilbride Parish Church will be taking part in this year’s European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) and visitors are invited to look around this beautiful country church, located near Doagh, Co. Antrim, and learn something of its history. The church, known as St Bride’s, has been an Anglican centre of worship for the village of Doagh and its surrounding area since 1868. It was consecrated on 9 June, 1868 only a short time before the disestablishment of the Church of Ireland in 1871.

St Bride’s was built in an English architectural style with many beautiful stained glass windows, some dating back to its original construction, and an original organ built by William Hill of London, who also supplied the first organ in the Ulster Hall in Belfast.

Visitors can avail of a guided tour of the building or are free to browse at their own leisure. If anyone would like to attend our Service of Morning Prayer on the Sunday morning prior to looking round the church they would be made very welcome. There will be a Holy Baptism during the service that morning.

Venue - Kilbride Parish Church

Address - Kilbride Road, Doagh, Ballyclare

EHOD Visiting Times:

Saturday, 13 September - 10.00am until 4.00pm

Sunday, 14 September - 1.00pm until 4.00pm

Service of Morning Prayer - 11.00am until 12 noon

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Oct
5
11:00 am11:00

Harvest Thanksgiving

Rt Rev. George Davison, Bishop of Connor

The church will be decorated for this special Harvest Thanksgiving service.

Preacher - Rt Rev. George Davison, Bishop of Connor.

A harvest lunch will be served in the Parish Hall immediately after this service.


Note - the Holy Communion Service for October will be celebrated on 12th October.

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Oct
26
11:00 am11:00

CMS Ireland - Address on the work of CMS

CMSI is a Christian mission organisation that exists to help God’s people engage in God’s mission.

​CMSI is part of the global CMS family, which was established in 1799 with a threefold focus:

  • the abolition of the slave trade

  • social reform at home

  • world evangelisation

 CMSI’s own story started in 1814, with the formation of the Hibernian Church Missionary Society. Since then, it has worked with the Church - in Ireland and across the world - as it responds to both spiritual and physical needs.

Its history, identity and most of its work is associated with the Anglican Communion, but its members work across denominations to equip the Church in mission.

Linda Abwa

Linda Abwa works for CMS Ireland and she will be visiting Kilbride Parish Church to give a talk on the work of CMS Ireland across the world, and in particular regions for which she has particular responsibility. Linda is the Partnership Co-ordinator for a number of regions in Africa, namely the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypy and South Sudan..

Linda joined the staff team in 2015, after a period of mission partner service in Nigeria with Mission Africa. Some of the Global Partners she works with are ministering in contexts of significant civil strife and upheaval - a particular challenge for the Church.

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Oct
27
to 9 Nov

Poppy Display

Following the success of the poppy display in Kilbride Parish Church in the last two years the church will once again be decorated with 850 poppies, knitted and crocheted by parishioners and friends, in remembrance of the fallen of the parish in two world wars. This year the church will again feature displays created by children from Kilbride Central Primary School, Doagh Primary School and 1st Kilbride Cub Scouts.  

Church opening times will be confirmed later.

The poppies can also be seen before or after the church services on Sunday, 2 November and Sunday, 9 November (Remembrance Sunday). Services begin at 11:00am.

The address of Kilbride Parish Church is Kilbride Road, Doagh, Ballyclare.

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Nov
18
7:30 pm19:30

Watchmen - Talk on The Montgomery Family of Benvarden, Ballymoney

Benvarden House - image courtesy of Lord Belmont in Northern Ireland

Edward Montgomery, a parishioner in St Bride’s, will be giving an illustrated talk to the church men’s group on the Montgomery family which has lived at Benvarden House, outside Ballymoney, for 8 generations. The house is set in parkland with the River Bush running through. Edward will concentrate on his family history and that of the house but many will remember the Causeway Safari Park which was situated at Benvarden, and was once one of the biggest attractions on the Causeway Coast operating from 1970 until its closure in 1997, eventually reverting to the estate.

Open to everyone.

Venue - Parish Room

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Dec
4
6:45 pm18:45

Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on

The festivities begin this evening with the switching on of the Christmas tree lights just outside the Parish Hall. Come along and join in the fun organised this year by 1st Kilbride Guide Group. And don’t be surprised if a special guest dressed in red and with a big white beard makes an appearance!

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Mar
11
7:30 pm19:30

Kilbride Parish Church Ladies' Group

Hymns with Tim

St Bride’s church organist, Tim Wilson, will be playing some well known hymns written by ladies. He will be describing the history of their composers, lyrics and music. The church choir will be in attendance to add another musical dimension and everyone will be welcome to join in the singing.

Come along to enjoy a musical evening with some light refreshments.

All welcome.

Venue - Parish Room.

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Apr
8
7:30 pm19:30

Kilbride Parish Church Ladies Group

Walker Ewart O.B.E. - Drama Festival Adjudicator

Walker Ewart is a native of Castledawson, Co. Londonderry, who currently lives in Bangor, Co. Down. As an adjudicator, he works mainly throughout Ireland and Scotland, and occasionally in England and has adjudicated at many major drama festivals. A graduate of the University of Southampton, followed by a Masters from the University of Ulster, he was a teacher of Modern Languages for 25 years. He then became a member of the Education and Training Inspectorate for 15 years. He was awarded an O.B.E. for ‘services to education’ in 2012 on his retirement.

His lasting interest in amateur drama began at the age of 14, when he was cast as Sir Oliver Surface in Sheridan’s ‘School for Scandal’ and felt the magic of making an audience laugh. He has been involved with the amateur drama circuit since teacher-training college in 1975 as an actor, director and administrator.

He had the privilege of being Secretary and Chairman of both Bangor Drama Club and Bangor Drama Festival. A particular honour was becoming the Chairman of the Association of Ulster Drama Festivals (AUDF). He has appeared as an actor in the All-Ireland Finals in Athlone in ‘Amadeus’ with Holywood Players, and in ‘A Doll’s House’ with Bangor Drama Club. He has appeared as both an actor and director in the Ulster Drama Festival on several occasions. Having been a Bangor Drama Festival tea-maker, secretary and chairman, he is fully aware of the efforts made by the huge team of volunteers in any production, in any festival. He has basked in, and suffered, adjudications as an actor and director and understands the sensitivities of groups who have been preparing their work for many months. He deems it an honour to adjudicate his peers in any festival.

Walker will coming to Kilbride to give a talk from his life experiences

There will be a musical interlude and a light supper at this event.

Venue - Parish Hall

Time - 7:30pm

Ticket details to be confirmed

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Aug
26
7:00 pm19:00

St Bride's Rambling Group - Titanic Walk

The last walk of the rambling season and it will be a flat route to finish off.

Meet at the the car park at the junction of Corporation Street and Dunbar Link in Belfast at 6:50pm. Directions from the M2 - leave the M2 at Duncrue Street and drive along Corporation Street, under the M3 and railway flyovers and the car park is on the right just before the traffic lights in Exchange Street. Parking is free after 6:00pm. From there the walk will go to the City Hall and in particular the Titanic Memorial on the eastern end of the building. Then it will head for the River Lagan and across the pedestrian footbridge at the ‘Big Fish’. Past the SSE Arena, ‘SS Nomadic’ and the Titanic Building to the ‘Great Light’, then HMS Caroline and then find a spot for coffee in the Ann Street area or Cathedral Quarter before returning to the cars via Tomb Street. A little bit of Belfast’s maritime history will be discussed on the way.

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Terrain - footpaths and paved areas

Difficulty Rating - 3

Distance - 8 km

Study this map to get an idea of what’s on view (courtesy of the Titanic Quarter website).

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Aug
19
9:00 am09:00

St Bride's Rambling Group - Rathlin Island

Full day excursion.

Following previous year’s very successful trips to Rathlin this will be another chance to explore more of the island. The bird sanctuary at the West Light should still be busy with birds although the breeding season is largely finished.

Various walking routes are available on the island and there is also an option to hire bicycles.

Visit the Rathlin Ferry website to book your own tickets. Leaving Ballycastle on the 10:00 sailing and returning from Rathlin at 17:00. The ferry is free for those holding a valid travel pass.

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Jul
29
7:00 pm19:00

St Bride's Rambling Group - Buttermilk Bridge, Broughshane

Meeting point is Houston’s Mill, Broughshane.

Drive over the Collin to Broughshane. Turn right at the ‘T’ junction on Main Street and the car park is at Houston’s Mill just beside St Patrick’s church. Starting to walk at approximately 7:15 pm. The walk follows the River Braid and back by main street. This walk is suitable for all abilities.

Follow this link for a map of the walk - Buttermilk Bridge

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Difficulty rating - 2

Distance - 5 km

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Jul
22
7:00 pm19:00

St Bride's Rambling Group - Carnmoney Hill

It’s almost exactly two years since the walking group last walked up Carnmoney hill so it is overdue another visit. The start of the walk is at the play area on Knockenagh Avenue near Cloughfern. To get there drive down the Doagh Road towards Whiteabbey Hospital. Just after the Cloughfern Arms on the right and the Fernagh Road on the left drive another 100 metres and turn right into Knockenagh Avenue. Follow this up the hill for about 1/2 km and the play park can be seen on the right, behind a fence. There is parking here and on the side of the road above the park. The walk starts here and the route winds its way up the hill. Steep for short sections but worth the effort for the views.

Length - 6 or 7 km dependent on the route taken

Difficulty rating - 7

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Jul
8
7:00 pm19:00

St Bride's Rambling Group - Tullaghgarley Bridge, Ballymena

This is another new walking route beginning at the Galgorm Castle Golf Club car park on the Galgorm Road, Ballymena. Follow the signs for the golf club and park in its car park near the clubhouse. The route will follow public pathways along the River Braid.

Terrain - public pathways and footpaths

Distance - 5 km

Difficulty rating - 4

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Jul
1
7:00 pm19:00

St Bride's Rambling Group - Beltoy Watercourse

This walk will follow the Beltoy watercourse which runs north close to the Beltoy Road, just outside Carrickfergus.

Directions - from Ballyclare go through Straid and head for Carrickfergus, eventually coming to the Woodburn crossroads. Turn left on to the Middle Road becoming the Marshallstown Road. Go the end of the Marshallstown Road to the ‘T’ junction with the Beltoy Road. Turn left and after approximately 1 km there is a laneway (second laneway on the left with a steel gate) into a reservoir with a small car park a short distance in. Parking may be limited so car-share as much as possible.

For those coming via Mossley follow the Doagh Road from the Linden Lea roundabout on the A8 to Greenisland. This road then eventually becomes the Marshallstown Road and runs right through to the Beltoy Road.

Terrain - rough pathways and unmade tracks

Distance - 4 km

Difficulty rating - 4

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Jun
28
9:00 am09:00

Down Cathedral and Saul Church Visit

Saul Church

Down Cathedral

This visit will start at Saul church near Downpatrick, meeting there at 10:30am. After looking around the church the next stop will be Down cathedral where there will be a guided tour of the cathedral at midday, and then there will be an opportunity to visit the gift shop. Lunch is booked for 1:15pm in Denvir’s Hotel a short walk from the cathedral in English Street.

Following lunch everyone can explore the town and visit the St Patrick’s Centre or Down Museum. Dependent on the weather the route home may be via the Strangeford to Portaferry ferry and up the Arts penisula returning home for around 5:00pm.

If you would like to attend please contact David Holmes using the Contact page on this website.

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Jun
24
7:00 pm19:00

St Bride's Rambling Group - Randalstown Forest

This will be a new walk for the group on forest paths down to the northern shore of Lough Neagh.

Meet at the forest car park outside Randalstown for a 7:00pm start.

Directions - take the M2 north, becoming the M22. Leave the motorway at the second exit for Randalstown (Randalstown West junction), crossing over the M22, and follow the signs for Randalstown on to the A6, Moneynick Road. After approximately 1 km turn left into the Staffordstown Road, crossing over the M22 again. Drive approximately 1 km and turn left into Mount Shagus Lane. There will be signs for Randalstown Forest and World of Owls. Drive to car park at the end of the lane where the walk will start.

Terrain - rough forest paths

Difficulty Rating - 4

Distance - 4 km

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Jun
17
7:00 pm19:00

St Bride's Rambling Group - Divis

This will be the same route that was walked around Divis last year. Meet at the car park just above Hannahstown at 6:50pm and then follow first the blue way markers and then the red to the top of the hill, returning down the opposite side looking out for the World War 2 aircraft that crashed during the war.

Follow this link for a map - Divis

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Terrain - roads and some rough pathways. Some steep sections dependent on route followed.

Difficulty rating - 7

Distance - 10 km

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Jun
8
12:15 pm12:15

Summer Sizzle

A church barbeque will be held immediately after the morning service. There will be a hot dog and a slice of apple tart for everyone. To assist with catering please add your name and the number in your party to the list at the back of the church by Sunday, 1st June.

All welcome.

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May
20
6:00 pm18:00

St Bride's Rambling Group - North Down Coastal Path

Drive to the Park and Ride car park beside the railway station in Holywood and park. Aiming to catch the 6:45pm train. Note that the train timetable needs to be confirmed nearer the date of the walk. Take the train to Helen’s Bay station and walk back along the coastal path. Seniors go free on the train but only if you bring your Translink pass! For a shorter walk get off the train at an earlier stop before Helen’s Bay and walk back to Holywood or don’t take the train at all and walk along the coastal path towards Bangor until you meet the main body of walkers coming the other way.

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Terrain - mainly footpaths

Difficulty rating - 3

Distance - 8 km

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May
13
7:00 pm19:00

St Bride's Rambling Group - Cranny Falls, Carnlough

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Meet at the public car park just off the Croft Road in Carnlough at 6:50pm. Going through the village turn left at the Spar. Cross over the crossroads and drive up to the small roundabout. Turn left again and park in the car park at the end of this avenue. Starting to walk at 7:00 pm. This walk is almost a repeat of a previous year’s visit to Carnlough crossing below the cliff face and over the mine workings to the Croft Road and then back to the village. There are lovely views of Carnlough Bay from the mine workings.

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Terrain - roads and some unmade tracks

Difficulty Rating - 4

Distance - 4 km

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May
11
to 17 May

Christian Aid Week

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And now faith, hope, and love remain, these three, and the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:13

Christian Aid Week runs from Sunday 11th - Saturday 17th May and this year it will focus on the poverty in the communities of Burundi where over 70% of people face hunger and poverty every single day.

Last year the parishioners from Kilbride were very generous and the very commendable sum of £882.00 was raised. As in previous years, envelopes will be placed in the Church pews.

Thanks must go to Barbara Rea for co-ordinating this annual collection once again.

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May
6
7:00 pm19:00

St Bride's Rambling Group - Castle Gardens, Antrim

Meet at the Castle gardens in Antrim at 6:50pm, parking beside Clotworthy House in the Castle grounds car park just off the Randalstown Road. The walking route goes around the back of Clotworthy House, across the Six Mile Water using the Deerpark Bridge, then right to follow the river downstream to Lough Neagh. Continue south along the lough shore, through Rea’s Wood, eventually emerging onto the A6 Dublin Road. Turn left and almost immediately cross over to Kirby’s Lane, follow it for about 0.5 km and at the sign for the Mill Race Trail (on the left) turn left into this lane and follow the Six Mile Water downstream towards the town, crossing the bridge at the weir and eventually coming out at Riverside and then into High Street at All Saints’ church. Turn left and using the underpass at the river walk back to the Castle Gardens. Follow the path through the ruins of the castle and into the main garden area before returning to the cars in front of Clotworthy House.

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Terrain - footpaths and roads

Difficulty Rating - 4

Distance - 8 km

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Apr
9
7:30 pm19:30

Kilbride Parish Church Ladies Group

Photo credit - Heritage Service Dunfries and Galloway Council

M.V. Princess Victoria Memorial close to Larne Harbour

The sinking of the M.V. Princess Victoria on 31st January, 1953.

The Stranraer-Larne ferry, the MV Princess Victoria, sank on 31 January 1953, with the loss of more than 130 lives. Less than 50 people survived this maritime disaster

Stephen Cameron, a noted maritime historian, will give a talk on this dreadful event, its causes, the people involved and the effect on communities on both sides of the North Channel.

Venue - Parish Hall

Entrance by ticket at a price of £5.00 which includes a light supper.

Note - Admission by paying at the door on the night can not be guaranteed.

Tickets are available from members of the Ladies’ Committee, in church at the end of Sunday services, or by contacting the webmaster by using the Contact page on this website.

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Apr
9
7:30 pm19:30

Rural Deanery Lenten Mid-week Services

 

Lenten Theme - What the Cross tells us about God.​

Service Theme - A Calling God​​​.

The cross is also the shape of our lives when we respond to Christ’s call to take up our cross and follow Him.

Venue - All Saint’s Church Hall, Antrim.

Church Hall Address - 24 Railway Street, Antrim, BT41 4AE.

Rector - Ven. Dr Stephen McBride.

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Apr
6
12:00 pm12:00

Easter General Vestry

In the Church of Ireland, those members over 18 and who subscribe to Parish funds can, if they are registered in what is called the Register of Vestry Members, attend and vote at the annual business meeting which is referred to as the Easter General Vestry.

At that annual business meeting an election is held to appoint 12 people who will deal with the business affairs of the parish for the following 12 months. Those elected, together with the Churchwardens and Glebewardens, are referred to as the Select Vestry. The annual accounts are also presented at the Easter General Vestry.

This year’s Easter General Vestry meeting will take place in the Parish Hall immediately after the Service of Morning Prayer. Tea and sandwiches will be available.

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Mar
26
7:30 pm19:30

Rural Deanery Lenten Mid-week Services

 

Lenten Theme - What the Cross tells us about God.

Service Theme - A humble God​​​.

The cross teaches us about how far God is willing to go for us. How thankful we ought to be that He was willing to humble Himself and despise the shame of the cross (Hebrews 12:1-2).

Venue - St Patrick’s, Templepatrick.

Church Address - Antrim Rd, Templepatrick, Ballyclare BT39 0AT.

Rector - Rev. Jeremy Mould.

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Mar
19
7:30 pm19:30

Rural Deanery Lenten Mid-week Services

 

Lenten Theme - What the Cross tells us about God.

Service Theme -A Loving God​​​.

The cross settles for all time the question of whether God loves us.  The cross becomes a picture of the essence of God’s love.

Venue - Gartree Church, Crumlin.

Church Address - Langford Lodge Estate, 85 Largy Rd, Crumlin BT29 4RS

Rector - Rev. John Farr.

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