First Ballymena Presbyterian Church celebrates 390 years as a place of worship this year (2017). In celebration of this notable milestone you are invited to a special Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday evening, 8th October 2017. First Ballymena is located at Meetinghouse Lane in the town.
The evening will begin at 5:15pm with light refreshments in the Church Hall. Everyone will then move over to the Church building for worship at 6:30pm.
Special guest speaker on this occasion will be Rev Adrian McLernon, Minister of Drumbo Presbyterian Church. Adrian is also a former Assistant Minister at First Ballymena.
First Ballymena Presbyterian Church celebrates 390 years with a special Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday 8th October.
A First Ballymena spokesperson, revealing a little about the history of their fellowship, told The Church Page:
“As our name suggests this is the oldest Presbyterian Church in the Ballymena area. It is also one of the oldest in Northern Ireland having been established by members of the Scottish Kirk who came during the Plantation of Ulster. The first Presbyterian minister to serve in the church back in 1627 was Rev George Dunbar.”
A spokesperson for the church is encouraging as many people as possible to join them as they celebrate this important moment in their church life.
“Please come along and invite family and friends. We would encourage you to extend a special invitation to all who have had any connection with First Ballymena over the years. Please join with us for this special service of worship and thanksgiving.”
To discover more about First Ballymena Presbyterian Church visit their website here. You can also find them on Facebook here.
