Activities at Strean Presbyterian Church
There's always something going on, click on each of our regular events to find out more.
Or drop in on a Thursday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm. Enjoy a cuppa in our Welcome Area, read a newspaper or book in quiet, have a chat with one of our members or use the free WiFi.
Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you!
We are currently running a CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED course. This is an informal and relaxed seven-week course, meeting on Sunday evenings at 6.30pm from 23rd April to 4th June. Everyone is welcome, even if you have missed the first few weeks.
Sunday Services
Every Sunday
Join us every Sunday for our weekly service;
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.
Children's Church is available from June - August for children starting Pre-school to P7 in the following September.
7pm Informal Evening Service in the Welcome Area on the last Sunday of every month.
Youth Fellowship
Sunday evenings from 7 – 8pm
(September to May)
YF is meeting from 6.30 - 8pm from 23rd April due to the Christianity Explored course. The last date for YF is Sunday 21st May.
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 May
Craft Class will restart in September 2023
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 Easter from 6.45pm
GB will restart in September 2023
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.
Boys Brigade
Tuesday evenings from September to Easter
6.30 – 7.30pm Anchor Boys
7.15 – 8.30pm Junior Section
7.30 – 9.15pm Company & Senior Sections
BB will restart in September 2023
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 +).
Men's Fellowship
Third Thursday of each month at 7.45pm September - April
We also meet at Clandeboye Golf Club at 10.30am on the 4th Thursday of the month for a fry or tea & coffee.
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.
Football & Fellowship
Every Wednesday night at 8.00 pm (Sept - April)
Football & Fellowship will restart in September
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.
Small Group Bible Studies
Wednesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Friday 12:30pm to 1:30pm
There will be no small groups on Wednesday evening or Friday mornings until September. Members are encouraged to attend the Christianity Explored Course.
Twice a month we meet to discuss different books of the Bible and pray together. You're welcome to join us in a smaller forum for worship.
Presbyterian Women (PW)
First Thursday of each month at 7.30pm September - Easter
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.
Badminton
Thursday evening from 7.30pm
September to Easter
Badminton will restart in September 2023
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 to June
DUE TO ESSENTIAL MAINTANENCE WE ARE UNABLE TO HOLD INDOOR BOWLS ON THURSDAY 25TH MAY, 1ST & 8TH JUNE
Join us for a relaxing game of bowls on Thursday mornings. Everyone of all ages will be made very welcome.
Prayer Times at Strean
Sunday morning 10:20am
First Sunday of Every month is Elder's Prayer Time at 6:30pm
Midweek Prayer on 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening every month at 7.30- 8.30pm
This is an opportunity to join with others for prayer.
Youth Club
Saturday evening 18:45 - 20:15pm
September - Easter
Youth Club will restart in September 2023
Youth Club is for anyone in P6 - Year 10 and runs on alternate Saturday evenings