Church Life
At Gardenmore we take WORSHIPPING JESUS seriously. Our services on Sundays, along with many of our organisations, help us to glorify and enjoy God by FOLLOWING JESUS. We are a reformed and theologically conservative congregation made up of people who love expository Bible teaching and blended worship. If you require any more information about our services or organisations please contact us.
Sunday Services
Services
Services
Our congregation meets at 11.00 am and 6.30 pm for worship each Sunday. We have a time of prayer in our church halls, 30 minutes prior to each service. We occasionally hold our evening services at different locations within our community so please check our weekly news sheet for up to date information.
Crèche
Crèche
Our crèche for pre-schoolers meets in our church halls from 10.45 am each Sunday morning.
Sunday School
Sunday School
Our Sunday School is open to all primary school aged children. We encourage families to worship together for the first 20 minutes of the morning service before the children leave for their age specific groups which meet in our halls for the remainder of the service.
Youth Fellowship
Youth Fellowship
Our Youth Fellowship is called “Thrive” and it meets each Sunday at 8.00 pm. Thrive is open to all secondary school aged young people.
Sunday Club
Sunday Club (Special Needs Sunday School)
Our Sunday Club meets on the 1st Sunday of each month in the church halls from 3.00 pm. This is open to children of any age who have special educational needs and their parents or carers.
Weekdays
Youth Organisations
Boys’ Brigade
Boys’ Brigade
Our Boys’ Brigade Company meets in the church halls on Monday evenings. The Anchor Boys (age 5 to year 4) meet from 6.30 pm to 7.20 pm. The Junior Section (year 5 to year 7) meets from 7.30 pm to 9:00 pm. The Company section (year 8+) meets from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. New members are always welcome.
Girls’ Brigade
Girls’ Brigade
Our Girls’ Brigade Company meets in our church halls on Thursday evenings. The Explorers (3 to 8 years) meet from 6.00 pm to 7.10 pm. The Company (8 years +) meets from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. New members are always welcome.
Junior Praise Group
Junior Praise Group
Our Junior Praise Group is made up of upper primary and secondary aged young people. They meet at various times of the year to practice for leading worship and singing at special events. New members are always welcome.
Toddlers, Parents & Friends
Toddlers, Parents & Friends
Our Toddlers, Parents & Friends group meets in our church halls on Tuesday mornings between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm. The organisation is open to any preschool aged children along with their parents/carers and friends. New members are always welcome.
Youth Club
Youth Club
Our Youth Club meets in our church halls on Friday evenings from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. The club is open to young people in year 6 and upwards. New members are always welcome.
Adult Organisations
Home Groups
Home Groups
Our congregation currently has seven Home Groups meeting at different times of the day and week in different members’ homes in the wider Larne area. Our Home Groups meet on the 2nd and 4th weeks of each month to study the Bible, pray and have refreshments and fellowship together. New members are always welcome.
Midweek Praise & Prayer
Midweek Praise & Prayer
Our Midweek Praise & Prayer meeting is held in the church halls between 7.30 pm and 8.15 pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of each month from September to June. New members are always welcome.
Bowling Club
Bowling Club
Our Indoor Bowling Club meets in the church halls on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm. New members are always welcome.
Busy Hands Craft Group
Busy Hands Craft Group
Our Busy Hands Ladies’ Craft Group meets in the church halls on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon. New members are always welcome.
Church Choir
Church Choir
Our Church Choir sings God’s praise in worship at our Sunday morning services as well as giving special seasonal performances. The choir meets to practice in our church halls on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 pm and 9.00 pm. New members are always welcome.
Friends Together
Friends Together
Friends Together is the organisation for senior people in our congregation and community. It has a wide and varied programme and meets in our church halls on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. New members are always welcome.
Men’s Fellowship
Men’s Fellowship
Our Men’s Fellowship meets on Thursdays mornings in the church halls between 10.30 am and 12:00 noon. They play bowls, pool, dominoes etc. and enjoy fellowship and refreshments. New members are always welcome.
Music Group
Music Group
Our Music Group is made up of musicians of varying ages and ability. They meet at various times of the year to practice for playing during worship and at special events. New members are always welcome.
Praise Group
Praise Group
Our Praise Group is a group of singers who meet at various times of the year to practice for leading worship and singing at special events. New members are always welcome.
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women
Our PW meets between 8:00 pm and 9.30 pm on the 3rd Monday of each month in our church halls. There is a varied programme with guest speakers in an atmosphere of warm Christian fellowship and friendship. New members are always welcome.
Walking Group
Walking Group
Our Walking Group meets regularly throughout the year. Up to date information about future walks will be published in our weekly news sheet.
Our congregation and organisations all work within the Child Protection Guidelines of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
