Mission 2026
Hope & Love
Ballyclare Presbyterian is a church family in the heart of Ballyclare, County Antrim. In 2026 our Mission is to share the hope and love of Jesus Christ with the people around us.
Below you will find everything that is happening through the year. Whether you have been part of a church for years, or have never set foot in one, you are very welcome to come along to any of it.
Events Through the Year
There is something here for everyone, and every event is a good one to bring a friend to. Please come along – we would love for you to join us. You do not need to be a church member, or to have been to church before.
From January 2026
Our Sunday evening services follow a short series of Bible talks called Moving Toward Mission.
April and May
Our Discipleship Groups are small groups that meet during the week to read the Bible, pray and support one another. During the spring they look at how we share the good news of Jesus, and there is a group for everyone.
6 June
Ladies’ Prayer Group. A morning for women to meet, pray together and enjoy one another’s company. All women are welcome.
5 September
Young Adults BBQ. A relaxed barbecue for young adults, roughly ages 18 to 30, and a great evening to bring a friend along to.
10 October
BCGC Evening. An evening with the Belfast Community Gospel Choir, Northern Ireland’s first and only multicultural gospel choir, who bring people together from right across the community. They are known across the region for performances full of joy and energy, and everyone is welcome.
Tuesday 27 October to Sunday 1 November
Our Week of Special Meetings, the highlight of the year. A full week of evening events with guest speakers sharing the Christian message in a clear and friendly way. Full details are just below.
Across the year our different groups are planning more events too, each with a speaker who explains the Christian faith clearly. Keep an eye on our weekly email newsletter, the eNews, for new dates as they are confirmed.
A Week of Special Meetings
From Tuesday 27 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
This is the highlight of our year of mission. It is a full week of evening events, each with a guest speaker who will share the Christian message clearly and warmly. You do not need to have been to church before, and everyone is welcome. Each morning there is also an open time of prayer that anyone may join.
Tuesday 27 October. One Way, a special event for young people, with many coming from local schools. Guest speaker Dai Hanky.
Open prayer time from 8:00am to 9:00am.
Wednesday 28 October. A Special Evening with guest speaker Dai Hanky.
Open prayer time from 8:00am to 9:00am.
Thursday 29 October. A Special Evening with guest speaker Scott Woodburn.
Open prayer time from 8:00am to 9:00am.
Friday 30 October. A Special Evening with guest speaker Scott Woodburn.
Open prayer time from 8:00am to 9:00am.
Saturday 31 October. Invitational Breakfast. A relaxed breakfast to come to and bring a friend. Speaker to be confirmed.
Open prayer time from 8:00am to 9:00am.
Sunday 1 November, Morning Worship. Our Sunday morning service, and everyone is welcome. Speaker to be confirmed.
Open prayer time from 9:30am to 10:00am.
Sunday 1 November, Evening Worship. Our Sunday evening service, and everyone is welcome. Speaker to be confirmed.
Times of Prayer
Mission begins and continues in prayer, and you are warmly invited to join us.
- Each Saturday morning, from 8:00am to 9:00am.
- Our Wednesday prayer time, with part of it given to the mission.
- Every morning during the Week of Special Meetings, from 7:00am to 8:00am, Monday to Sunday.
These prayer times are open to everyone, so please feel free to come along. We also encourage you to pray for the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues in your own life who need to hear and see the good news of Jesus.
After the Mission
After the mission we will begin a new Christianity Explored course, a relaxed and friendly way for anyone to look into the Christian faith and ask questions, with no pressure and no background needed. Discipleship Explored follows on for those who would like to go further.
Come along, and bring a friend. You can keep up to date with every part of Mission 2026 through the eNews, our weekly email newsletter, or get in touch if you would like to know more.