Activities at Strean Presbyterian Church
There's always something going on, scroll down to find out more about our weekly activities.
NEW TUESDAY AFTERNOON FELLOWSHIP TIME 2-4PM
Starting on Tuesday 28th November, all members are invited to come for tea/coffee and a chat. Bring you friends and family members and enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the Welcome Area
This will be held on 2nd and 4th Tuesday afternoons each month.
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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 from June - August for children starting Pre-school to P7 in the following September.
Informal Evening Service in the Welcome Area on the last Sunday of every month.
The next evening service is on Sunday 26th November @ 4pm: Football & Fellowship Service
This informal service is held in the Welcome Area and is open to all, not just footballers. The guest speaker is Colin McClean from Teen Challenge.
Youth Fellowship
Sunday evenings from 7 – 8pm
(September to 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.
On Sunday 26th November, YF will meet from 3.50 – 6pm to attend the Football & Fellowship service and have tea together afterwards.
Craft Class
Monday morning from 10am to 12.30pm September to May
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 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.
The COFFEE MORNING on Saturday 18th November from 10am-12noon will be hosted by our G.B. Company to support the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.
G.B. Enrolment Service is on Sunday 19th November at 11am
Tots & Toddlers
Tuesday morning from 1-.15am to 11.45am during term -time September to May
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 Easter
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 +).
Football & Fellowship
Every Wednesday night at 8.00 pm (Sept - April)
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.
Sunday 26th @ 4pm: Football & Fellowship Service
This informal service is held in the Welcome Area and is open to all, not just footballers. The guest speaker is Colin McClean from Teen Challenge.
Men's Fellowship
Third Thursday of each month at 7.45pm September - April
The next meeting is our Christmas Dinner at Clandeboye Golf Club on Thursday 7th December, meeting for 7pm
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 November.
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)
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
The next meeting will be on Thursday 7th December, which will be our Christmas Craft night with Mandy Graham
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 13th December and will be held in the Welcome Area, where Christmas treats will be served.
Badminton
Thursday evening from 7.30pm
September to Easter
Please note that there is no Badminton on 7th December
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
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 on 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening every month at 7.30- 8.30pm
The next MIDWEEK PRAYER is on Wednesday 6th December
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. Dates for this term:
6th & 23rd September, 7th & 21st October, 4th & 18th November & 2nd December.
(Please note that Youth Club is now at capacity and can't take any new members)