Activities at Strean Presbyterian Church
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Sunday Services
Every Sunday
10:20 - 10:45 - Morning Prayer
11:00 - 12:00 - Sunday Service
11:00 - 12:00 - Discovery Sunday school during the service from September to May, except 3rd Sunday (or sometimes 4th in a 5 Sunday month) each month, which is an all-age service. Supervised creche is available every Sunday during the morning service.
Informal Evening Service in the Welcome Area on the last Sunday of every month.
The next evening service is on 28th April at 7pm.
Youth Fellowship
Sunday evenings from 7 – 8pm
(September to April)
Strean YF is for the young people (Year 8 and up) – and we aim to provide with them – a place where they can come to learn more about and worship God. We do this through Bible study and discussion, learning new songs and praise, and learning about the church and the world around us.
Craft Class
Monday morning from 10am to 12.30pm
(September to April)
Restart date - Monday 9th September
The Craft Class covers many skills:- knitting, sewing, crochet, patchwork, embroidery and banner-making for the church. The class has increased in numbers from eight members at the beginning to over thirty. We welcome everyone who wants to share their skills and God’s fellowship.
Girls Brigade
Monday evenings from September to April from 6.45pm
End-of year outing/ party on Monday 29th April
GB is a dynamic, relevant, Christ-centred organisation effectively reaching out to all girls to value, nurture and equip them for life. We provide a varied programme for girls aged 3 to 18 plus.
Tots & Toddlers
Tuesday morning from 1-.15am to 11.45am during term -time September to May
(We have reached capacity and are not able to take on new carers/ parents currently)
We welcome babies, pre pre-school toddlers, parents and carers.
Our activities include, toys, craft, making new friends and learning songs and enjoying tea/coffee or juice and a snack.
Boys Brigade
Tuesday evenings from September to April
6.30 – 7.30pm Anchor Boys
7.15 – 8.30pm Junior Section
7.30 – 9.15pm Company & Senior Sections
Our BB prides itself on running high quality, age appropriate programmes for our four age groupings – Anchor Boys (P1 – P4), Junior Section (P5 – P7), Company Section (Year 8 – Year 11), and Senior Section (Year 12 +).
BB has finished for this season (parents will be informed of any additional activities for after Easter)
Football & Fellowship
Every Wednesday night at 8.00 pm (Sept - April)
September restart date will be available towards the end of August
Membership is made up of committed Church members and those with no connections to any Church. Every night starts and finishes with prayer. We also have an epilogue or a time of reflection. We have found by sharing our thoughts and life stories with each other, close friendships are formed and we can share God’s welcome by caring and helping in a practical way.
Men's Fellowship
Third Thursday of each month at 7.45pm September - April
Thursday night meetings will resume in September 2024
We also meet at Clandeboye Golf Club at 10.30am on the 4th Thursday of the month for a fry or tea & coffee. The next men's breakfast is on Thursday 23rd May 2024.
Strean Men's Group meet for friendship and fellowship. Some evenings a speaker will be invited to talk on an interesting subject, on others we will meet for a relaxed evening to chat.
Small Group Bible Studies
Wednesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Friday 12:30pm to 1:30pm
(September to May/ June)
The dates for the next small group studies are Wednesday 24th April and Friday 26th April
Twice a month (the week of 2nd and 4th Wednesday) we meet to discuss different books of the Bible and pray together. You're welcome to join us in a smaller forum for worship.
Ladies' Ministries
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
First Thursday of each month at 7.30pm September - Easter
Thursday night meetings will resume in September 2024
PW is for women of all ages, whether they are church members or not. We are a friendly welcoming bunch and have a varied and interesting programme of events to suit all tastes.
All ladies are also welcome to meet for coffee at Hillmount, Newtownards on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10.30am. The next ladies' coffee morning is on Wednesday 15th May 2024. Lifts are available from the church car park at 10.15am.
Badminton
Thursday evening from 7.30pm
September to Easter
September restart date will be available towards the end of August
Our badminton session runs from the beginning of September to the end of March. There is a range of abilities amongst our current membership so don't think that you have to be a competitive player to enjoy playing badminton at Strean.
We welcome every 18+ to join us.
Bowling club
Thursday morning - 10:00am to 12:30pm
September - June
Join us for a relaxing game of bowls on Thursday mornings. Indoor Bowls will continue through the summer months. Everyone is welcome, even if you have never played indoor bowls before.
Prayer Times at Strean
Sunday morning 10:20am
First Sunday of Every month is Elder's Prayer Time at 6:30pm (September to June)
Midweek Prayer is held on 1st, 3rd and 5th (if appropriate) Wednesday nights of each month from 7.30pm
Youth Club
Saturday evening 18:45 - 20:15pm
September - Easter
Youth Club is for anyone in P7 - Year 11 and runs on alternate Saturday evenings.
Youth Club is now finished for this season
September restart date will be available towards the end of August