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The season of Advent is almost upon us, and St John’s Newtownbreda is delighted to share a full programme of worship, reflection, and celebration for our church family and wider community. Whether you’re a regular at St John’s or joining us for the first time, there is a place for you in this season of […]

On Sunday 19 October, our congregation at had the privilege of leading BBC Radio Ulster’s Morning Service, broadcast live across Northern Ireland. The theme of the service — Faith on the Ground — invited listeners to think about what faith looks like in the real world: not a faith detached from struggle, but one that

This autumn, Koinonia marks its 30th anniversary. The group was founded in 1995 during the ministry of Rev Wilfred Orr to provide a place for older church members to meet, enjoy fellowship, and hear interesting speakers. The name Koinonia comes from the Greek word for Christian fellowship and community. We’re delighted that Rev Wilfred Orr,

Welcome to: Ormeau Churches Together’s Concert For Humanitarian Relief in Gaza on Saturday 8th November at 7pm.   Hosted by Nuala Mc Keever   With an exciting range of local artists such as: Scott Herron, Marion Jordan, Jacqui Vance, Stephen Connolly, poet, Rory Nellis, local singer, song writer and guitarist, Artsekta-Chinese and Mexican dancers and

Date: 28 November 2025 Time: 7:30 pm Venue: St John’s Newtownbreda, 374–378 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 3HX We are delighted to invite you to a very special concert at St John’s: The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Sir Karl Jenkins. This stirring work, composed as a reflection on war and hope, offers a

We all love a challenge, don’t we? This year’s Newtownbreda Church Fete certainly gave us one! After one of the driest summers on record, the weather decided to make up for lost time. Just as we reached Saturday 27 September, a severe weather warning and flash-flood alert arrived — followed by news of lane closures

Come along to our Church Autumn Fete and enjoy a fun day out for the whole community. There will be home produce, bric-a-brac to browse, books and plants for sale, and a lucky dip for a bit of fun. Children can enjoy inflatable activities, and there will be something for everyone to take part in.

This summer, we welcomed around 50 primary school-aged children for four action-packed mornings of games, crafts, stories, and discovery at our Holiday Bible Club — Kingdom Builders. Each day was filled with laughter, creativity, and the chance to explore the stories Jesus told about the Kingdom of God. Together, we decorated plant pots to reflect

We were delighted to welcome hundreds of people to our first Community Pizza Night of the summer — our biggest one yet! Over the course of the evening, our team made and served around 300 pizzas to guests from right across our local community. Among those who joined us were members of the L’Arche Community, participants

This summer, we are once again inviting the local community to take a seat at our table — with the return of the popular Community Pizza Nights. Held on the last Wednesday of June, July, and August, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, the evenings are designed to offer more than just free food. They’re an

Following a week of  fund raising for Christian Aid, the congregation of St Johns will host a bread and cheese lunch after the morning Church service on 18th May. During the church service we will hear from Rev. Liz Highes who is the Chair of Christian Aid Ireland.

Art Exhibition The Art Exhibition & Sale runs 20th to 22nd June with entry to the public from 10:30am until 8:30pm on the Thursday and Friday, and until 3pm on the Saturday. There will be 350 individual works of art on display and available for purchase, by over 100 local artists. Prices range from £50-£5,000

The Ordination and Installation of Paul Lutton The installation of a new minister is without doubt a seminal moment for any congregation marking the dawning of a new era in the life of that church community as indeed it also marks a new departure for the incoming minister and his or her family. Installations have

A musical journey with Deidre Harshaw. Deidre is Newtownbreda’s Music Director and has enjoyed music since an early age. This week Deidre shared her musical journey with the PW and a number of visitors, performing many of the music arrangements which have inspired her and spoke of her love of music and interesting career. This

An Evening with Monica Mc Williams Newtownbreda’s PW hosted an evening with Monica McWilliams to coincide with the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. Monica McWilliams spoke on the theme ‘What is still needed for peace building in Northern Ireland and beyond’. This was an open meeting with a supper. We

As churches and community hubs on the Ormeau Road, we are aware of the rising costs of food and heating and of the challenges this poses to each of us this winter.  We are especially concerned for the elderly, the isolated and the vulnerable in our community. Cosy hubs are a simple way of coming

One of our Church elders Maureen Johnston was out enjoying picking a few sunflowers and was even colour coordinated to match the flowers.  Maureen enjoyed this day out with families and the community through ‘The Sunflower Woods’ in Banbridge.

If English is your second language and you would like to improve it we have a range of classes tailored for our congregation. With different levels of classes available starting on Tuesday September 2022, not only do you get the class but dinner is also provided. Classes will take place every Tuesday from 6pm-7.30pm in

We are delighted to be able to let our congregation know that we have  installed a smart defibrillator in a locked, climate-controlled cabinet on the outside of the St John’s Hall, beside the cycle rack, at the entrance to the foyer of the Halls complex. If the device is ever needed, call 999, tell the