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Our Men@10 group recently concluded an extremely successful year with, what looks like becoming an annual tradition, a day trip to Dublin. We arrived at Belfast Grand Central Station in good time to catch the 10:00am Enterprise train to Dublin Connolly. Visits in the past have included tours of Trinity College and the State ApartmentsContinue reading “Men@10 head south”

Don’t forget – following the great success of their concert in St Molua’s last year, Stormont Community Choir and The Lagan Seahorses present “A Grand Night for Singing” at 7.30 tomorrow evening Friday 20 June 2025. They will be joined by singer Melissa Murray at 7.30pm in St Molua’s Church, 645 Upper Newtownards Road, BelfastContinue reading “@St Molua’s”

We are delighted to learn that Revd Jonny Watson has been ordained presbyter for the curacy of Ballyholme, St Columbanus. Parishioners will recall that Jonny served a period of internship with us at St Molua’s several years ago as part of his training and, more recently, joined us for our service of Holy Communion inContinue reading “Revd Jonny Watson”

Bishop David has invited parishes to hold a special collection for trusted agencies working to relieve suffering in Gaza. At St Molua’s, the collection will be held at services on both Sunday 22 and 29 June and also Wednesday 25 June so that all may have an opportunity to contribute. Dear Friends We have allContinue reading “Collection for Gaza relief”

Please don’t forget that our monthly Parish Prayer Time sessions continue this week on Tuesday 17 June at 7.30pm in the Side Chapel. Do plan to join us for this important role in our Christian life especially as we eagerly await the arrival of our new Minister-in-Charge, Laurence Bellew, in the summer. Everyone Welcome

You are invited to join us for our All Ages Together service in the more informal setting of the Parish Hall from 10.00am this Sunday 15 June. Everyone Welcome PS: As the service is in the Parish Hall, it won’t be streamed or recorded. All the more reason to come along and join us, ifContinue reading “@St Molua’s”

Following the great success of their concert in St Molua’s last year, Stormont Community Choir and The Lagan Seahorses present “A Grand Night for Singing” on Friday 20 June 2025. They will be joined by singer Melissa Murray at 7.30pm in St Molua’s Church, 645 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3LR. Admission £10 – payContinue reading “@St Molua’s”

Really looking forward to Messy Church this Sunday 8 June from 4.00pm with our friends at Stormont Presbyterian Church 618 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3HH. Fun for all the family. Everyone welcome! *All children must be accompanied by an adult* messychurch.org.uk

Don’t forget – To celebrate our patronal festival* in honour of St Molua this year we invite you to join us for a Community Barbeque on Saturday 7 June from 2.00pm – 4.00pm in and around the Parish Hall. Everyone welcome. * St Molua’s Day actually falls each year on 4 June !

Apologies to anyone who has been unable to get through to the Parish Office telephone in recent days. Due to a BT line fault, the phone was not actually ringing in the office and the answering machine was not picking up calls. Hopefully the problem has now been sorted .

Are you being called to leadership and ministry in Down and Dromore or the wider Church of Ireland? Click on the image below to download the new diocesan brochure with lots of info to help you on this journey:

We are saddened to note the recent death of long-time parishioner, Sheila Greenlee. Her funeral will be in St Molua’s Church at 10.00am on Thursday 5 June 2025 .

Our monthly Healing Services in partnership with The Church’s Ministry of Healing continue on Tuesday evening 1 June at 8.00pm in the Side Chapel of St Molua’s Church. This month we welcome back Revd Peter Hilton, Rector of Helen’s Bay, as our guest preacher. Please join us if you are seeking healing, prayer and God’sContinue reading “Healing Service”

Along with other churches in the area, St Molua’s acts as a collection point for parishioners and friends to donate non-perishable foodstuff and basic household necessities which are then taken to the Foodbank in nearby Dundonald village. In May the Foodbank distributed 108 packs reaching 276 people (including 104 children). At this time of increasingContinue reading “Update …”

All are invited to join us for our service of Holy Communion at 10.30am this Sunday 1 June when Canon Walter Laverty returns as our guest preacher and celebrant. Children will leave the service at an announced point to join our Sunday Kids’ Club JAM in the parish hall. For those unable to attend, the service will be streamed on Facebook as usual andContinue reading “This Sunday”