At HPC, we believe a healthy community is an active community. Take a look at our many opportunities to volunteer, to participate in social events and to take part in learning and growing together.
Tea & Coffee
Everyone is invited for tea and coffee in the ‘Welcome Area’ after the service.
Tuesday Morning Prayer
Tuesday Morning Prayer at 7.30am on 21st April in the Quiet Room.
Bowl 'n' Bap
Bowl ’n’ Bap Soup lunches on Thursdays from 12noon to 2pm. Everyone is invited to come along, meet with friends, enjoy the company and new varieties of soup!
Men's Group
The next Men’s Group will be held on Thursday 16th April with a visit to Hillsborough Castle for coffee, chat and walk (s) at 10.30am. Please confirm by today if you plan to attend as numbers have to be pre booked for the Castle.
Poetry Circle
Poetry Circle meets tomorrow, Monday 20th April, in the Downshire Room at 11.30am. The topic is Conflict.
PW
PW meet on Tuesday 21st April at 7.30pm in the Welcome Area. Spring planting with Herbie McMullan It also the AGM and members are reminded to return their Mission boxes.
Study Group
The Study Group continues on Wednesday 22nd April at 7.30pm in the Downshire Room. We will study Colossians.
Faith & Friendship
Faith & Friendship will meet on Thursday 23rd April in Priesthill Methodist Church, Maze at 7.30pm.
Ladies Coffee Morning
The next Ladies Coffee Morning is on Tuesday 28th April in Hamptons at 10.30am (HPC at 10.15pm) A sign up sheet in is the vestibule. The cost is £7.50
Belfast School of Theology
Belfast School of Theology - thinking about studying Theology. The next undergraduate open day is on Wednesday 22nd April at 2pm in BST at Stranmillis. Further details and registration available on www.bst.ac.uk
Lisburn Foodbank - Shopping List
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Jar of pasta sauce
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Tinned fruit
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Tinned meat
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Coffee
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Toilet roll
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Tinned potatoes
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Tinned tomatoes
Dr Sleith Annual Leave
John Brackenridge will conduct worship next Sunday, 26th April. Allen is preaching in his home congregation, Cregagh Presbyterian as part of their 125th Anniversary celebrations.
Kirk Session
Kirk Session meet on Tuesday 14th April at 7.30pm in the Downshire Room.
Flower Rota
The Flower Rota for 2026 is now on the table in the vestibule. If you have a preferred date on which you would like to place flowers in the Church please fill in your name and phone number as soon as possible or contact Dawn in the Office. All contributions greatly appreciated.
St Patrick's Way
The next stage of our St Patrick’s Way walk is on Saturday 25th April, from Scarva to
Newry. A sign up sheet is in the vestibule as well as a description of the walk.
Garden Club
The Garden Club are asked to come along on Thursday 23rd April to renew the planters. We will meet at 11am and finish with lunch at the Bowl ‘n’ Bap.
Spark
Spark meet on Friday 24th April at 6.30pm.
Clash for Clobber
There will be no further Cash for Clobber collections at the church. We cannot store bags as this invalidates the Church insurance. The monetary return has reduced drastically this last year and is therefore no longer viable.
Spring Eco Walk
A Spring Eco Walk, led by Robert Sergeant, will be held on Sunday 26th April, meeting at 2pm in the Church Car Park. Robert will lead us off the beaten track to point out the species diversity right on our doorstep. We hope people of all ages will join us and encourage you to book your place on the Sign Up Sheet in the vestibule (maximum 25). Children should be accompanied and supervised by a parent or responsible adult. Well behaved dogs are welcome!
