Activities at Strean Presbyterian Church
There's always something going on, scroll down to find out more about our weekly activities.
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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. Children's Church is available during June, July & August.
Sunday 6th September is an all-age service, with a focus on returning back to all our weekly activities after the summer break. We will have a "Sausage Sizzle" after the service.
Discovery Sunday School will resume on Sunday 13th September.
Informal Evening Service in the Welcome Area, usually on the last Sunday of every month (September - April). The next evening service will be the ARDS PRESBYTERY PRAYER & PRAISE EVENT on Sunday 30th August at 7pm in Movilla Pres. Church with the Moderator Rt Rev Dr Richard Kerr.
Prayer Times at Strean
Sunday morning 10:20am in the Prayer Room, for everyone.
First Sunday of Every month is Elders' Prayer Time at 7pm
Our annual SERVICE OF PRAYER & THANKSGIVING will be on Sunday 6th September at 7pm.
Prayer is an important part of our Wednesday evening and Friday lunchtime small groups - see below for details.
Youth Fellowship
Sunday evenings from 7 – 8.30pm on 1st & 3rd Sundays each month
(September to Easter)
Y.F. will resume on 20th September 2026
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.
Music Jam Sessions
Sunday evenings from 7 - 7.45pm on 2nd Sunday each month
(September to May)
Music jam sessions will resume on 13th September 2026
These informal get-togethers are for anyone aged 11 years upwards, who can play a musical instrument or likes to sing. Sheet music will be provided and everyone is welcome, no matter what your level of ability; there'll be no auditions, solo spots or pressure!
Craft Class
Monday morning from 10am to 12.30pm
(September to May)
Craft Class will resume on 7th September 2026
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
An e-mail has been sent to parents (on 26th August) with details of the G.B. registration evening on 7th September. If you did not receive an e-mail, and for new enquiries, contact the church office.
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 10.15am to 11.45am during term -time September to April
Tots & Toddlers will resume on 15th September 2026
We welcome babies, pre pre-school toddlers, parents and carers who have registered for this 2024-2025 season. Please note that for Health and Safety reasons, we are currently unable to welcome any new families.
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 Easter
6.30 – 7.30pm Anchor Boys
7.15 – 8.30pm Junior Section
7.30 – 9.15pm Company & Senior Sections
An e-mail has been sent to parents (on 25th August) with details of the B.B. registration evening on 1st September. If you did not receive an e-mail, and for new enquiries, contact the church office.
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 +).
To find out more about our BB click here
Football & Fellowship
Every Wednesday night at 8pm (Sept - April)
Football & Fellowship will resume on 9th September 2026
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.
Our Football & Fellowship team are playing for the Noel Wilson Memorial Cup against Granshaw Presbyterian Church on Monday 17th August at 7.15pm. All are welcome to the playing field at Granshaw to support our team.
Men's Fellowship
Third Thursday of each month at 7.45pm September - Easter
Men's Fellowship Thursday evening meetings will resume on 17th September.
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 27th August.
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 12:15pm to 1:45pm
(September to May/ June)
We meet to discuss different books of the Bible and pray together. You're welcome to join us in a smaller forum for worship.
The Wednesday small group meets every Wednesday evening for Bible Study and prayer. The Wednesday Bible Study will start back on 9th September.
The Friday lunchtime small group meets on the 2nd & 4th Friday each month . The Friday Bible Study will start back on 11th September.
New members are very welcome to either group.
Ladies' Ministries
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
First Thursday of each month at 7.30pm September - Easter
The next meeting is on Thursday 1st October: Blythswood “Where do my Shoeboxes go? All ladies are welcome.
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. We usually have a speaker or activity, followed by refreshments.
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 will be on Wednesday 16th September 2026
Badminton
Every Thursday night at 7.30 pm (Sept - Easter)
Badminton will resume on 10th September 2026
Our badminton session runs from the beginning of September to Easter. 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
Join us for a relaxing game of bowls on Thursday mornings.
Thursday morning bowls continues all year round, with a break for light refreshments and a chat.
Everyone is welcome, even if you have never played indoor bowls before.
Youth Club
Saturday evening 18:45 - 20:15pm
September - Easter
The date of the first night of Youth Club for 2026-2027 will be posted here shortly.
Youth Club is for anyone in P7 - Year 11 and runs on alternate Saturday evenings.