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Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safer places by following statutory guidelines on good working practices. First Antrim’s Safeguarding Designated Person is
Linda-Jayne Hoey. If you see or hear something that concerns you, please speak to Linda-Jayne. WANTED: BAKERS AND SERVERS
Support required for our special events: Church Weekend 25th September (Ceilidh) – desserts 26th-27th September – traybakes 300th Anniversary Sunday 4th – traybakes Sunday 11th – traybakes and scones Assistance to setup and serve refreshments Friday 25th September (Ceilidh) Sunday 4th morning and evening services Sunday 11th morning and evening services Photographic display 8th to 11th September – afternoon and evening Please speak to Verena Clyde or any member of the hospitality committee outside church if you are able to help with any of the above. REFRESH // Church Weekend 25-27 September // Keynote Speaker Robin Sydserff, Friday night ceilidh, Evangelical Alliance NI & Growing Young Disciples seminars, CEF & Made for More children & youth ministry.
RECONNECT // Sunday 4 October @ 10:30 // For those who haven’t been around for a while, an opportunity to kick-start a connection with 1st Antrim. RESTORE // Sunday 4 October @ 6:30 // Evangelistic focused service: ‘How can all that’s wrong be made right?’ Guest Speaker: Rev. Andrew Faulkner. REFLECT // 8-11 October // A photographic exhibition looking back on 300 years of God’s grace in our church. RELATE // Sunday 11 October @ 10:30 // Celebrating the harvest and our home in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Guest Speaker: Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Kerr. RESOUND // Sunday 11 October @ 6:30 // An evening of looking back, looking forward, and looking up; prayer, praise and promise for all people. Is there anyone who comes to mind you could invite along to any of the above?  In March of this year the INEQE Safeguarding Group was commissioned to conduct an independent review of PCI’s governance and safeguarding arrangements. Listening to and learning from individuals involved in the life, work and ministry of our church is an important element of this. Part of the review exercise is being undertaken through a number of online surveys. They have been produced by INEQE, and the Church centrally is strongly encouraging the widest possible participation from across our denomination. Details of how to take part can be found in today’s notice, on the screen/s at the end of the service and on posters that we have put up around the building. You will also find information on the PCI website. There are different surveys depending on your relationship with the Church and we are all asked to complete all the surveys that are relevant to you. Please consider taking part and engaging with this important process, and please also be aware that all contributions are anonymous and are submitted directly to INEQE (not to PCI). All contributions will be treated confidentially. The online surveys are live now, and will close on 21 September.  Little Legends will start back on Wednesday 16th September from 10-11.30 am.  Over the next number of days the elders will be delivering some literature to your homes.
(1) An invitation to the church weekend (2) An invitation to the 300th Celebration, giving times of the different events (3) An invitation card that has already been circulating. This could be used by you to invite a family member, neighbour or friend. 10 am-1.00 pm Drop In Friday
Our doors are open every Friday morning as we welcome people into a casual community environment. If you’re meeting a friend, fancy a cuppa, or want to get to know your church family better, please do stop in and join us. 8-10pm Youth Club 10.30 am Chat ‘n chew
7.30pm Fire Safety Training and emergency evacuation procedures in the Bruce Hall. Everyone who helps in any church activity is invited to attend. Every organisation should have at least one representative present. 6.30-8.30 pm Girls' Brigade
Minis (Nursery-P1): 6:30-7:30 p.m. Juniors, Seniors & Brigaders (P5–Year 14): 6:30–8:30pm. |
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