Busy Hands Craft Group

Busy Hands crafting group is a lovely friendly little gathering and we invite anyone who would like to come along to try something new, whether skilled or just enthusiastic, to join in our fun and fellowship while we try out some new and favourite crafts. There’s card making, knitting, crocheting, flower arranging, sewing, painting, cooking and much more!

We also enjoy making various crafts for the Christmas fayre and trying out some new ideas to raise funds for the Church.

We meet every Thursday morning in the church halls from 10.30 -12.30, so come along, join in and see what it’s all about.

Church Choir

The roll of the Choir is to lead the congregation in its praise at Sunday morning worship.

On occasions such as Easter, Harvest, Remembrance Sunday or Christmas we participate more fully by singing special and appropriate anthems.

Practices are on Tuesday evenings from September to April/May from 7.30pm until 9.00pm at the latest. Not all our members can read music … it’s amazing how much you can learn. So, if you can sing, do please come along and join our ‘family’. There’s room for all parts, i.e. soprano alto, tenor and bass.

As well as choir on Sunday mornings we have a small number of Sunday evening singers to help lead our praise.

Do you play an instrument? Our organist, Marna, would like to hear from you as you could have a part to play in an occasional music group to aid our praise.

Friends Together

Friends Together is a friendship group for seniors  people in our congregation and community. and meets in our church halls monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 2:00pm from September to April.

We have guest speakers on a variety of interesting topics, play games, and occasionally make some seasonal crafts. We have an annual outing each April to round the year off. Each month we enjoy a lovely afternoon tea where everyone has a chance to chat and enjoy fun and fellowship in relaxed and pleasant company. The organisation is open to all seniors, not just members of our own church. Everyone will be made most welcome in a farm and friendly environment.

At the moment our most pressing need would be for guest speakers. It has become increasingly difficult to provide a speaker for each month. We would encourage anyone who has an interesting hobby or talent to come along and share with us. Extra helpers would also be very welcome. Prayers for the organisation and the wellbeing of its members are always deeply appreciated.

Hillwalking Group

Formed in 2008 and with the exception of the ‘Covid break’, we have been walking together sine. The walks take place on the teens Saturday each month.

Our walks have taken us to explore hill country and ‘off the beaten track’ places in 10 counties of Ireland; 6 in Northern Ireland plus Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth.

Our plans for 2024/25 are to revisit the Glens of Antrim area including sections of The Moyle Way. Departure times and further details will be noted on the church announcement sheet.

Home Groups

Our congregation currently has four Home Groups meeting at different times of the day and week in different members’ homes in the wider Larne area. Our Home Groups meet on the 2nd and 4th weeks of each month to study the Bible, pray and have refreshments and fellowship together. New members are always welcome.

Men’s Fellowship

As the title suggests, this is a time of fellowship and friendship for men, mainly elderly, retired or free on Thursday mornings  between 10.30am and 12:00pm. Activities available are indoor bowls, pool, dominoes, draughts, or simply watching the bowlers (with comments on the quality of play!). We also enjoy tea or coffee with other goodies. The craic is good. New members are always welcome.

Music Group

Our Music Group is made up of musicians of varying ages and ability. They meet at various times of the year to practice for playing during worship and at special events. New members are always welcome.

Praise Group

Our Praise Group is a group of singers who meet at various times of the year to practice for leading worship and singing at special events. New members are always welcome.

Presbyterian Women

Our PW meets between 8:00 pm and 9.30 pm on the 3rd Monday of each month in our church halls. There is a varied programme with guest speakers in an atmosphere of warm Christian fellowship and friendship. New members are always welcome.

PW video

The Meal Train

One example of how we have sought to reach out to our community in practical ways is using the ‘Meal Train’. This is a service offered by a team of ladies from the congregation where meals are provided for those who could use some help during common life events, eg illness, surgery, bereavement or those who have had a new baby. The members of the team use an online webpage to record the meals (when and what) they are supplying and others can see this so duplication is avoided and the load is evenly shared. Feedback on this ministry has been extremely positive.

Women’s Breakfast

This new ministry began in January 2023 prompted by a concern that some ladies were feeling disconnected from church with Covid playing a part in this. The women of our congregation are invited to participate in a monthly Bible study preceded by a sumptuous breakfast. Currently over 20 ladies have been enjoying this time of fellowship together on a Saturday morning once a month. If you would like to know more please speak to Hilary Shepherd.