Contact: Hazel Francey
Koinonia meets on the second and fourth Thursday mornings of each month between October and March. The organisation was set up by Church members in 1995 to fulfil a need for somewhere for older members to meet regularly and hear interesting and inspiring speakers. The name was chosen as the Greek word Koinonia means Christian fellowship and a state of fellowship and community.
We have a programme of guest speakers who cover a wide variety of topics. In autumn 2026 we celebrated our 30th anniversary. The programme for 2026/27 is:
2026-27 Speakers:
8 October 2026 – Nigel Henderson: Stained glass windows in Ballynafeigh churches
22 October 2026 – Jim Wells: Birds and photography
12 November 2026 – Esther Ross: Beekeeping in NI
26 November 2026 – Brett Irwin: Shadows of Light, photographic archives
10 December 2026 – Chris Bennett: One Year
14 January 2027 – Bronagh McAtasney: Highlights from our past
28 January 2027 – Rev Norman Hamilton: In my time….
11 February 2027 – Paul Clements: The extraordinary life of Jan Morris
25 February 2027 – Sue McKay: Confessions of a Tour Guide
11 March 2027 – Robyn Atcheson: Wise and wonderful women
25 March 2027 – Mark Doherty: The life of Lord Pirrie
8 April 2027 – Dawson Stelfox: Friends in high places
Coffee/ tea is served from 10.30 am with the speaker introduced at 11.00 am; we generally finish around 12.00 noon. You will be made very welcome – why not come along?
