Throughout October we at St Molua’s are collecting shoeboxes for the annual Blythswood Care Christmas appeal. Your kindness and generosity makes such a difference, receiving a filled shoebox brings so much joy. Things we take for granted are like luxuries to people living in poverty. Watch the Blythswood Care Shoe Box Appeal videos below andContinue reading “Shoe Box Appeal 2023”
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Harvest 2023
Please join us on Sunday 1 October as we celebrate Harvest together. We will be collecting goods for Dundonald food bank, and there will be an opportunity to donate to the Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal for Libya. Everyone welcome!
Come and join us!
Following our growing success in 2022/23, Stormont Community Choir are resuming our weekly get-togethers after the Summer break on Wednesday 27 September 2023. Singing in a choir boosts your confidence, exercises your brain and body and it also relieves strain and stress – it is great fun – so why don’t you come along andContinue reading “Come and join us!”
@ Cafe Church
A reminder that The Bible Course starts this evening at 6.30pm in the Hamilton Hall. Everyone welcome. Starting Sunday 24th September at 6.30pm in the Parish Hall – everyone welcome!
Libya – Bishops’ Appeal
There will be an opportunity to donate to this appeal over the next few Sundays in church. Bishops’ Appeal for World Aid and Development has launched a disaster appeal in response to the catastrophic flooding in Libya. The floods, which were triggered by a Mediterranean storm, were focused on the city of Derna where almostContinue reading “Libya – Bishops’ Appeal”
Craft & Chat news
Our Craft & Chat group have been very busy during 2023. In addition to producing knitted flowers, bunting and cupcakes, for the Flower Festival in May, we have been knitting for the Reaching Hand charity in Bangalore, India. These hats were delivered to New Home – a shelter home for both boys and girls. HowContinue reading “Craft & Chat news”
A great gift idea!
In May 2023 St Molua’s Church held a flower festival entitled ‘Be Thou My Vision’. This was a wonderful time of celebration and thanksgiving to Almighty God for all the blessings we have in our lives. As a reminder of that great occasion, we have produced a souvenir 2024 calendar incorporating pictures of some ofContinue reading “A great gift idea!”
Arts Club programme
Local Dundonald Arts Club meets regularly in St Molua’s parish hall. Its programme includes a balance of talks and demonstrations to suit a wide range of artistic interests. You don’t have to be an artist to join, just have an interest in art. Members meet from September to May at 7.30pm on the 1st andContinue reading “Arts Club programme”
Sole Mate ramblings
While the weather forecast had promised us some long awaited sunshine for the weekend, the sky remained overcast as we journeyed to Tollymore Forest Park on the edge of the beautiful Mourne Mountains on Saturday 16 September. However, this only served to enhance the majesty of the mountains when viewed from the park, with theirContinue reading “Sole Mate ramblings”
@ Cafe Church
We’re so sorry, but The Bible Course at St Molua’s Church will be postponed for 1 week – NEW START DATE: Sunday 24th September at 6.30pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Starting Sunday 24th September at 6.30pm in the Parish Hall – everyone welcome!
Alpha ?
Curious about faith? Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. At each Alpha session, you’ll be hosted in a small group and watch an episode on a different question of faith – then you have a chance to share your thoughts andContinue reading “Alpha ?”
Men@10 postponement
Please note that the first Men @ 10 meeting of the new season, scheduled for Tuesday 19 September, has unfortunately had to be postponed. Confirmation of a new start date will be announced shortly. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. https://stmoluasonline.com/men-10/
Inspiring sound and reflection
Beautiful service of Choral Evensong last night, Wednesday 13 September, with Canon Jono Pierce and the choir of St Finnian’s Parish Church (plus friends). Thank you to St Molua’s Church for hosting and Greg Downes for his address, not to mention organist Mark McGrath.
Walking Group
A reminder that our next Sole Mates outing is to Tollymore Forest Park, outside Newcastle County Down. We will meet in St Molua’s Church carpark, a bit earlier than normal, at 9.30am on Saturday 16 September and travel in shared cars together. As we will be away for longer than usual, you may bring aContinue reading “Walking Group”
@ St Molua’s
St Molua’s, Stormont, is the venue for a Service of Choral Evensong hosted by St Finnian’s Parish on Wednesday 13 September at 7.30pm. This reflective experience of traditional worship is a wonderful opportunity to encounter God’s presence as we worship him in sacred music and reflect on His Word opened up for us by RevdContinue reading “@ St Molua’s”