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European Heritage Open Days at St Mark’s
Saturday 14 September 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 15 September 1 pm to 4 pm.
Guided tours, photographic slideshow, background music and free tea/coffee.
St. Mark’s Church, designed by Victorian architect William Butterfield is also often referred to as The C.S. Lewis Church due to the strong family ties.
• C.S. Lewis’s grandfather Revd Thomas Robert Hamilton was the first Rector of St. Mark’s, the church has a memorial window dedicated to him, and a painting of Revd Hamilton was bequeathed by Lewis.
• His parents were married in the church and C.S. Lewis and his brother Warren presented the parish with a memorial window in their memory in 1933.
• C.S. Lewis was baptised by his grandfather in St Mark’s on 29th January 1899.
• He spent his formative years in the parish, before leaving for boarding school in England.
• His family presented the parish with communion silver in 1908, The Lewis Silver, and later the church lectern
Saturday 14 September 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 15 September 1 pm to 4 pm.
Guided tours, photographic slideshow, background music and free tea/coffee.
St. Mark’s Church, designed by Victorian architect William Butterfield is also often referred to as The C.S. Lewis Church due to the strong family ties.
• C.S. Lewis’s grandfather Revd Thomas Robert Hamilton was the first Rector of St. Mark’s, the church has a memorial window dedicated to him, and a painting of Revd Hamilton was bequeathed by Lewis.
• His parents were married in the church and C.S. Lewis and his brother Warren presented the parish with a memorial window in their memory in 1933.
• C.S. Lewis was baptised by his grandfather in St Mark’s on 29th January 1899.
• He spent his formative years in the parish, before leaving for boarding school in England.
• His family presented the parish with communion silver in 1908, The Lewis Silver, and later the church lectern
Walking Group
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Meet at the Heyn Hall at 1.30 pm, and join us for a family friendly walk, followed by coffee, suitable for all.
Saturday 7 September Crawfordsburn Country Park Saturday 12 October Antrim Castle Saturday 2 November A local history walk in East Belfast with Eileen Anghel. Contact: Hannah Nelson 9065 1916 |
Messy Moses
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Saturday 21 September 2.00 - 3.30 pm Messy Moses
Discover the story of the Exodus complete with child friendly plagues!
Discover the story of the Exodus complete with child friendly plagues!
Afternoon Tea
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Book Club
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Evergreens:
A group of seniors, young at heart who meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm for fellowship and activities.
9 October Healthy Bingo
13 November Bring and Buy Sale
Contact: Lorna Symmons 9065 2777
The Men's Group
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The men’s group meets monthly in the Heyn Hall, 8.00 pm.
It is an opportunity to learn about unusual hobbies and activities and to regress to less stressful times. 10 September A talk about the Somme by an experienced tour guide who has spent years researching the history of Ulster involvement there. 15 October Escape from Colditz. Remembering the board game that took everyone by storm in the 70’s. Can you escape the prison guards? 19 November Scalextric challenge. Who will be the fastest round our track? 17 December Our ever-popular Christmas Quiz returns at 7.30 pm. Ladies welcome. Contact: Revd Chris St John 07463 745105 |
Mothers Union: Meets in the hall on the third Wednesday of the month, usually at 8.00 pm
17 September Church service at 7.30 pm followed by supper in the hall and opportunity to purchase cards etc from MU Enterprise box.
16 October Lesley Burton will speak on her mission placement in Nepal.
20 November Speaker to be confirmed.
Contact: Ann Clark, Branch Leader 9029 2205
17 September Church service at 7.30 pm followed by supper in the hall and opportunity to purchase cards etc from MU Enterprise box.
16 October Lesley Burton will speak on her mission placement in Nepal.
20 November Speaker to be confirmed.
Contact: Ann Clark, Branch Leader 9029 2205
Would you like to learn more about the building, its history, or its beautiful stained glass windows? Why not join us for a free guided tour on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September.
Study Group
Study Group: The study group meets second and fourth Wednesday from 8.00 to 9.00 pm in the hall.
It seeks to gently develop a sound theoretical and biblical knowledge, through a combination of teaching and discussion, enhancing your bible reading experience.
11 September, 25 September, 9 October Anglicanism explored: The Book of Common Prayer
Because of Bethlehem by Max Lucado, .
23 October God has a face
13 November Worship works wonders
27 November God guides the wise
11 December Every heart a manger
Contact: Revd Chris St John 07463 745105
23 October God has a face
13 November Worship works wonders
27 November God guides the wise
11 December Every heart a manger
Contact: Revd Chris St John 07463 745105
Treasurer update
Update from the Treasurer, John Campbell Our parish meeting in November communicated the significance of the financial challenges that the Select Vestry had been grappling with since May 2018, and invited parishioners to consider what they could do about increasing their giving, or at the least, to change to giving by Standing Order. I am pleased to report a noticeable increase in giving by Standing Order, which is a fabulous initial response. Thank you. Everyone who attended church during January will have noticed some issues with the heating system, and will have heard the Rector explaining that repairs were underway. Several parishioners sought information about potential costs, so that they could make a donation towards the repairs.
The Select Vestry have approved expenditure up to £5000, and anyone who would like to support those repairs should mark their donation separately from Freewill Offering. Any contribution will be very helpful. A full financial report will be available at the Easter General Vestry meeting, Tuesday 30 April at 7.30 pm.
The Select Vestry have approved expenditure up to £5000, and anyone who would like to support those repairs should mark their donation separately from Freewill Offering. Any contribution will be very helpful. A full financial report will be available at the Easter General Vestry meeting, Tuesday 30 April at 7.30 pm.
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