We’d love to welcome you to our events and help you on the journey into deep community with Jesus Christ at the centre.
Browse our upcoming events to find out more and to sign up to attend. You can also find out about events via our regular digital Update; sign up here to receive an email or scroll down to read more about future events.
Join us as we take some time out of the busyness of life to enjoy food and conversation exploring the Christian faith. Alpha conversations are always interesting and relaxed, there is no pressure to change your beliefs. The course is free and there are no unwanted follow-ups after it is finished. We look at questions like Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How does God guide us? We start with a meal and you're invited!
SIGN UP COMING SOON
The Stellar Holiday Club is a space-themed holiday club for kids, packed with games, crafts, music, drama, and engaging Bible stories, aiming to help children learn about God's love and how to shine Jesus' light in the world. Age group: for children going into P1 - P7. Mon 11 - Fri 15 August, from 10.30am - 12.30pm daily.
SAVE THE DATE
SIGN UP RELEASED SOON!
YF is off to the beach for some end-of-term fun. Details to follow. Everyone of secondary school age is welcome. Sign up to come along. Having numbers early really helps us with planning.
Sign UpWe're off to Craigantlet to develop our bushcraft skills! Around the campfire we'll cook sausages, toast marshmallows and share testimonies. Sign up to join us.
Sign UpPathway One is a great introduction to the privileges and responsibilities of church membership. Please sign up to join us on Saturday 31 May.
Sign UpPathway Two helps you to develop spiritual maturity. If you have already completed Pathway One, please sign up to Pathway Two.
Sign UpFollowing on from Pathway One and Two, Pathway Three is all about discovering our individual SHAPE for ministry.
Sign UpIf you've completed the other Pathway stages, you've made it to Pathway Four! This module focuses on discovering your life's mission.
Sign UpWe're getting together for our usual Friday evening of fun, games & bible-based discussion. Everyone of secondary school age is welcome. Sign up to join us.
Sign UpIf you're new and you’d like to meet the team and discover a little more about life here at Bangor Parish Church, then we’d love you to come along on Sunday 18 May 12.45-2pm. Please provide details of any dietary requirements and the names of any children coming along with you.
Sign UpJoin us for the Confirmation Service and Dessert Party on Friday 16 May at 7.30pm as we celebrate with those candidates being confirmed. No sign up required. Please just come along and join the celebration.
We're pleased to announce Men Behaving Dadly, a fortnightly series of four conversations for all men, including fathers, father-figures, uncles, grandfathers, youth and children's leaders. This is an opportunity to share stories, struggles, and celebrations without taking ourselves too seriously! Suitable for every father or father-figure who wants to pass on faith.
Sign Up & more info in the link below.
After a short break over the month of April, our Life Group Communities will start again in early May. Sign up coming soon. Why not come along and be a BIG part of something small.
Our Lent Appeal 2025, in support of Harbour and Storehouse North Down closes on Easter Sunday. For further details on how to support the appeal, please pick up a flyer in church or speak to anyone at the Welcome Point.
Join us for services of celebration on Easter Morning at Bangor Parish: 10am Traditional Service and 11.30am Contemporary, All-Age Service with children and youth taking part. There's no need to sign up, please just come along. Refreshments will be served between the services at 11am.
Meet at 6am at Ballyholme Yacht Club for a 'churches together' dawn service with the Salvation Army band. Then afterwards at City Church Bangor for breakfast butties following the service.
You are so welcome to our children and youth-led Good Friday service at 5pm on 18 April. We'd love you to join with us as we think about the Easter story together.
We would love to invite you to our 'Hour at the Cross' service on Good Friday at 12noon. Here we create time and space to consider the story of the cross and what it means for us.
Services held across Bangor City Churches each evening, during Holy Week. You're SO welcome to join us.
Mon 14 Salvation Army Citadel,
Tues 15 Bangor Parish Church,
Weds 16 Kings Church Bangor,
Thurs 17 Trinity Presbyterian,
Fri 18 City Church Bangor.
The Youth are off to the Lorne Estate, Cultra, to try their skills at archery! Cost £5. Further info via the booking like below.
Sign UpRegistered members of General Vestry are warmly invited to attend our annual meeting, which looks back with thanksgiving for the Lord’s faithfulness over the past year and looks ahead in His strength to the next.
Men! You're invited to join us at 8.30am to walk from our church carpark along the coastal path to Crawfordsburn Country Park on Saturday 5 April, or to join us there at 10am in Woodlands Cafe.
Sign UpPathway One is a great introduction to the privileges and responsibilities of church membership. Please sign up to join us on Saturday 22 February.
Sign UpPathway Two helps you to develop spiritual maturity. If you have already completed Pathway One, please sign up to Pathway Two on Saturday 22 February.
Sign UpFollowing on from Pathway One and Two, Pathway Three is all about discovering our individual SHAPE for ministry.
Sign UpIf you've completed the other Pathway stages, you've made it to Pathway Four! This module focuses on discovering your life's mission.
Sign UpBreakfast butties in one hand, coffee in the other - what a great way to spend a Saturday morning! Our speaker is Andy Lamberton from Legacy. Please sign up in advance to help us with catering arrangements.
Sign UpRejoice Bangor is a free worship concert for teens run by City Church. The event will have live music from Christian bands, testimonies from teens, as well as a non-alcoholic bar. The plan is to meet in the church car park at 7.10pm and we will walk to City Church. We will then walk back to the church car park once the event ends at 9.30pm. Friends are welcome as always.
Sign UpJoin us as we take some time out of the busyness of life to enjoy food and conversation exploring the Christian faith. Alpha conversations are always interesting and relaxed, there is no pressure to change your beliefs. The course is free and there are no unwanted follow-ups after it is finished. We look at questions like Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How does God guide us? We start with a meal and you're invited!
Sign UpWe'll enjoy pizza together and have fun making our own ice-cream sundaes! Emma will also chat to us about the parable of the sower. All secondary school aged friends are welcome. Please sign up and let us know about any food allergies or intolerances.
Read MoreIf you're new and you’d like to meet the team and discover a little more about life here at Bangor Parish Church, then we’d love you to come along on Sunday 26 January 12.45-2pm. Please provide details of any dietary requirements and the names of any children coming along with you.
Read MoreNext year's YF is still in the planning: Sign up is open though - with details to follow. YF is suitable for children of secondary school age. Everyone is welcome - please just sign up to let us know you're coming as it really helps with planning.
Sign UpAndrew Brannigan, Down and Dromore Diocesan, Development Officer will share how we can, as a whole church family, be more involved in the Ministry of Welcome. Every one of us can be involved and Andrew will help us discover how to see people as God sees them. You're all very welcome to join us and we're excited to see you there!
Read MoreBumble & Bounce is our free, interactive baby and toddler class. Each week we enjoy 💛SINGING 🩷 DANCING 💚NURSERY RHYMES 🩵PLAY 🧡COFFEE. We'd love to welcome you along. The building is pushchair /wheelchair accessible and there is free parking. The class resumes from Wednesday 8 Jan.
On 5 January, we return to our usual Sunday Morning pattern of two services; Traditional Service at 10am and a Contemporary Service (with children's ministry) later at 11.30am. Coffee is available between services at 11am.
On Christmas Morning and on Sunday 29 we'll gather together for a short service at 10.30am. Refreshments will be available, beforehand at 10am.
If you require urgent pastoral assistance during this time. Please contact Revd. Mercia Flanagan on 07773 558 326.
Come and join us in an uplifting programme of contemporary carols by candlelight. A moment to feed the soul in the busyness of the festive season.
Followed by festive refreshments.
You are warmly invited to join us in a festive celebration of traditional carols by candlelight. A moment to stop, breathe and wonder, in the busyness of the Christmas season. Please stay afterwards for some seasonal refreshments.
Everyone's Welcome to 'Light of the World' - a festive carol service hosted by Bangor Parish Church with music by the Salvation Army band. Light of the World is a Bangor City Churches initiative.
You're warmly invited to 'Community Carols' in the car park of Bangor Parish Church on Saturday 23 of November. The event (from 4.30pm - 5.15pm) is one of a number of planned events taking place in the City Centre leading up to the 'Christmas Switch On' event at City Hall at 6pm. Come along and enjoy the festive atmosphere, punch, and treats as we pray God’s blessing on the city and enjoy carols played by the wonderful 'Festival Brass.'
Join us for an informal evening of coffee and chat as Gary Faulkner, ‘Big Gary’, Chaplain to Bangor FC shares his story. Please book in advance - it helps us with planning.
Sign UpThis week we'll head up to Clip N' Climb in Dundonald to try our hand at a bit of climbing. This activity is suitable for secondary school aged children: Friends are welcome. Please just sign up in advance so that we can book in places and arrange transport for everyone.
Sign UpWe are excited for our next get together on Saturday 16 November from 7:00pm - 8:30pm, at Bangor Parish Church. We'll enjoy desserts and banter, and we'll also have some time to focus on scripture and to pray together. Please sign up as soon as possible as this helps us to plan in advance.
Sign UpJoin us as we hanging out, have fun and grow together in Jesus. Everyone of secondary school age is welcome. Please sign up for numbers and with any dietary requirements.
Sign UpJoin us for our special Treasured Reunion on Saturday 26 October 5-6pm. Everyone is welcome, from babies to grandparents. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign Up essential for catering purposes.
Sign UpPathway One is a great introduction to the privileges and responsibilities of church membership. Please sign up to join us on Saturday 19 October.
Sign UpPathway Two helps you to develop spiritual maturity. If you have already completed Pathway One, please sign up to Pathway Two on Saturday 19 October.
Sign UpFollowing on from Pathway One and Two, Pathway Three is all about discovering our SHAPE for ministry.
Sign UpYou made it! You're on Pathway Four: It focuses on discovering your life’s mission.
Sign UpJoin us in this new term of hanging out, having fun and growing together in Jesus. Everyone of secondary school age is welcome. Please sign up for numbers and with any dietary requirements.
Sign UpYou're invited!!
Join us as we take some time out of the busyness of life to enjoy food and conversation exploring the Christian faith. Beginning Wednesday 9 October, we look at questions like Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How does God guide us? Alpha conversations are always interesting and relaxed, there is no pressure to change your beliefs. The course is free and there are no unwanted follow-ups after it is finished.
From Sunday 6 October until the end of November, we’ll be hosting our 7pm gatherings. The series will kick off with extended worship and prayer. On 13 October, Laura Coey, Church Engagement Co-ordinator for Evangelical Alliance NI, will lead us as we join in the National Week of Prayer.
Bangor Parish Church seeks to appoint a Cleaner for the church building and halls, 8 hours per week, across Tuesday and Friday mornings. Application pack can be downloaded at the link below. If you have any questions please email jonny@bangorparishchurch.org.uk.
Download PackHello! You’re invited to our BPC Young Adults night on Saturday 5 October, 7pm. We'll be meeting at the church for coffee, snacks, banter and devotions. Please sign up as soon as possible as this will help us with planning. Our next dates for getting together are 16 November and 14 December - please put these in your diary early.
Sign UpCome along for breakfast butties, a cuppa and a short talk. For catering purposes, please sign up advising us of any allergies. Suggested donation £5, payable in cash or cardless payment, on the day.
Sign UpIf you’d like to discover a little more about life here at Bangor Parish Church and you’ve never been to one of our Welcome Lunches or Belonging Events, then we’d love you to come along on Sunday 29 September 12.45-2.00pm.
Sign UpOur Youth Weekend is a closed event for those of secondary school age, who attend Connect and Youth Fellowship. They'll be heading to Coleraine for a weekend of surfing, games and lots of food; but most importantly learning more about Jesus through talks, prayers and chats. Cost £50
Sign UpWe start back on Monday 23 September with a full program of events. Everyone is welcome and there's no need to sign up in advance. We encourage you to MEET, PRAY & GROW with us this year! A full programme is available to pick up at the Welcome Point.
YF is back and we're enjoying a new term of hanging out, having fun and growing together in Jesus. Everyone of secondary school age is welcome. Please just sign up for numbers - this really helps us with preparation.
Sign UpThe Money Coaching Workshop is a revolutionary money management course that teaches people budgeting skills and a simple system that really works. This course will help anyone to get more in control of their finances, so they can save, give and prevent debt. The course is devised by the award-winning debt counselling charity, Christians Against Poverty. Workshop dates are 11, 18, 25 September and 2 October. 6.45pm - 9pm. Location: Welcome Area of Bangor Parish Church.
Sign UpSeptember sees the return of Sunday morning ministries for our children and youth. If you haven’t yet signed up, please complete a parental consent form. It’s essential that we have up to date medical information and contact details.
Sign UpIf you're a B&B regular, we'd love to invite you to our Teddy Bears' Picnic on Wednesday 21 August in the church. Your little one (and any other siblings) can bring a teddy along as we enjoy some songs together, a short story and a wee picnic (provided). Please sign up below.
Sign UpOn Sunday 18 August, join us for a special Holiday Club Celebration service and free BBQ. The celebration will take place at 11.30am in the church building with the BBQ directly after, at 12.30pm, on the lawn.
Sign UpThis year on the Young Leaders Programme, participants will be taking part in daily teaching, then getting out into Bangor to play games, give away gifts and to develop their paddleboarding skills! It's a great opportunity to grow together in Jesus, in friendships, in confidence and in skills. (Suitable for those attending 'Connect' on Sunday Mornings.)
Sign UpGet ready to embark on an epic jungle quest to discover God's greatest treasure! On this faith-filled adventure, kid's will discover they are priceless and treasured by God. TREASURED Holiday Club is for children going into P1 - P7. The club begins on Monday 12 and runs until Friday 16 August, from 10.30am - to 12.30pm daily. Sign up is a two-stage process - a permission form must be completed for each child attending in addition to the regular sign up.
Sign UpOpening August 2024!
We have partnered with the 'Your Local Pantry' network to open our own food pantry in Harbour! Local food Pantries are places that soften the blow of high living costs and bring people together around food. To find out more about the Pantry contact Liz on pantryadmin@
bangorparishchurch.org.uk
Our 18-30's Young Adults group likes to get together over pizza, coffee or ice-cream; and sometimes all three! Our next event (walk, beach games and ice-cream) is on Saturday 27 July, meeting at Long Commons Car Park Donaghadee.
Sign UpWe are off to the beach to play some games and listen to Paul and Sharon give a talk on how God can help us when we feel anxious. We hope to see you there (This event is suitable for secondary school aged children. It is weather dependant.)
Sign UpWe're off to Craigantlet with Mark S to develop our essential bushcraft skills! Around the campfire we will listen to Euan and Emma give their testimonies. Exact time TBC (Suitable for secondary school age children and those going into year 8 in September.)
Sign UpIf you’d like to discover a little more about life here at Bangor Parish Church and you’ve never been to one of our Welcome Lunches or Belonging Events, then we’d love you to come along to our Welcome Lunch on Sunday 26 May. When signing up please provide details of any dietary requirements and the names of any children coming along with you.
Sign UpPathway Three is all about discovering our SHAPE for ministry. (To attend Pathway Three, you must have already completed Parts One & Two of the course.)
Sign UpPathway One is a great introduction to the privileges and responsibilities of church membership.
Sign UpThis week it's all about fun: We'll test our skills at Pirates Adventure Golf and then head out for food together. It's a great opportunity to bring a friend. Everyone's welcome. Please sign up. It really helps us with planning.
Sign UpThis week we will be playing some games and listening to James give a talk on how God can help us with our self esteem and self image. Everyone's welcome. Please sign up.
Sign UpLife Groups start again w/c Monday 22 April, for 8 weeks, following the book Mission Shaped Living. Group 4 meets on Thurs evenings (on Zoom) at the later time of 8.30pm.
Sign UpLife Groups start again w/c Monday 22 April, for 8 weeks, following the book Mission Shaped Living. Group 3 meets on Thurs evenings at 7.30pm. Please sign up to attend.
Sign UpLife Groups start again w/c Monday 22 April, for 8 weeks, following the book Mission Shaped Living. Group 2 meets on Wednesday lunchtimes at 1pm. Please sign up to attend.
Sign UpLife Groups start again w/c Monday 22 April, for 8 weeks, following the book Mission Shaped Living. Group 1 meets on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. Please sign up to attend.
Sign UpIn our first week back we will be playing some crazy games and we'll also get some insight on how to study the Bible. Why not invite a friend!
Sign UpJoin us on Easter Monday at Ward Park 10.30am-12pm for some informal fun, fellowship and food! There'll be an easter egg hunt, classic egg roll race, games and time to connect with other families from the church. Just BRING ALONG A PICNIC for your family and we'll let the fun unfold. This will be a weather permitting event so let's pray the rain stays away! Meeting point - at the War Memorial. Please sign up to let us know you're coming.
Sign UpIt's such a blessing to be able to gather together to worship God, especially on Easter Sunday. We have two morning services; 10am Traditional Service and 11.30am Contemporary Service. There is no Evening Service on Easter Sunday.
Everyone is welcome to our Easter All-Age Service on Friday 29 March. Join us at 5pm as we reflect and give thanks to Jesus for all He has done for us. The children and youth will be leading the service with songs, readings, puppet ministry and much more. Please sign up below.
Sign UpJoin us at 12 noon, for an hour of reflection providing an opportunity to pause and contemplate the realities of the cross and the first Good Friday.
Just a little reminder that Harbour will be closed 28 March & 4 April, re-opening Thursday 11 April. See you then! Have a lovely Easter
Bumble & Bounce will be closed 27 March & 3 April for Easter. We re-open Wednesday 10 April at 10.30am. While it's great to have a break, we will miss you all. x
We are so encouraged by the recent response to Stage One: Discovering Church Membership, with so many making the Membership Commitment. If that included you, then we’d love you to come along to Stage Two: Developing Spiritual Maturity on Saturday 24 February, 9.30-11.30am, including brunch. Please sign up below.
Sign UpJust a little reminder that B&B will be closed on Wednesday 14 February for half term. We'll be meeting the following week as usual.
You’re invited! Join us as we take some time out of the busyness of life to enjoy relaxed conversation about the Christian faith. Alpha is interesting and relaxed. There's no pressure to change your beliefs. The course is free, with no unwanted follow-ups. Sign up & bring a friend!
Sign UpHarbour will close on Saturday 23 December at 12noon, reopening Thursday 25 January. Thank you to everyone who has visited and so generously supported Harbour in 2023. We are not accepting clothing donations at this time.
You are invited to YF! We meet fortnightly for games, food & discussion. Friends of secondary school age are very welcome.
Sign UpA team from the Salta area in Argentina will visit Bangor Parish in January as part of an overseas mission trip. We are very excited about this long-delayed connection coming to fruition. Join us on Friday 26 at 12noon for lunch & prayer walk. See The Update for more details.
Sign UpGroups begin late January and run for eight weeks. All groups will be hosted at the church, except for the online group which will be facilitated via Zoom. Sign up to follow via the Update. Meanwhile, please pick up a book at the Welcome Point.
If you’re new, we’d love you to come along to our Welcome Lunch on Sunday 21 January, 12.45 - 2.15pm. Please click the button below to sign up, giving details of any dietary requirements and names of any children coming with you.
Sign UpYou are invited to YF! We meet fortnightly for games, food & discussion. Friends of secondary school age are very welcome.
Sign UpB&B will be taking a break over Christmas, our last session will be on Wednesday 13 December and we will look forward to seeing everyone again on 10 January.
Get to grips with your finances so you can budget, save and prevent debt. A free course to help anyone take better control of their finances.
Sign UpChildren’s ministries will recommence on Sunday 7 January, when we will begin a journey to discover more about the life of Jesus.
In the New Year, we’ll launch Pathway, which offers a stage-by-stage route-map into the fullness of life that Jesus was born to reveal. We begin with Stage One - the privileges and responsibilities of belonging to one another in Jesus Christ as the family of God. The stages will unfold during 2024.
We're running a combined service on both Christmas Day and New Year's Eve at 10.30am (with refreshments from 10am), but will host our Traditional and Contemporary services, at their usual times, on Sunday 24 December and Sunday 7 January.
Contemporary carols celebrating the festive season. Everyone welcome.
We're so excited to share with you the story of Jesus’ birth and how He is, ‘The Light of the World’.
Our Advent Appeal supporting Tearfund's works in Gaza and Israel closes on 17 December.
Give hereWe will be meeting for a special seasonal service to enjoy carols, communion and Christmas treats.
Enter into the spirit of advent as we anticipate the coming of Jesus at our Traditional Carol service.
We're gathering together for an informal Christmas Party including pizza, pudding & party games. Please sign up below to join us.
Sign Up HereAged 12-18? You are invited to the Youth Christmas Party! We will be enjoying festive food, fun games and a short talk linked to the Christmas season.
Sign Up Here3 Dec Christmas Communion
10 Dec Traditional Carols, 7pm
17 Dec Nativity, 11.30am
& Contemporary Carols,7pm
24 Dec 10am & 11.30am services
25 Dec Christmas Day,10.30am
On the first Sunday of the month we get together over food. It's very relaxed and informal. You're welcome to join us.
Sign Up HereWe are really looking forward to our Autumn Praise Party for the whole family! Come and join us on Saturday 28 October 5 - 6pm for lots of fun! There’ll be games, singing and snacks for everyone.
Sign Up HereThis Autumn we've selected San Pablo Church in the city of Salta, Argentina as our appeal partner: Raising essential funds to support Saturday Lunches & Football Club. Give via the link below or ask in church for more info.
Give HereJoin with us for a special service at Ballyholme Parish Church on Sunday 15 October at 6.30pm to celebrate the confirmation of candidates from Bangor Parish.
You’re invited! Join us as we take some time out of the busyness of life to enjoy relaxed conversation about the Christian faith. Alpha is interesting and relaxed. There's no pressure to change your beliefs. The course is free, with no unwanted follow-ups. Sign up & bring a friend!
Sign Up HereJoin Us on Sunday Evenings at 7pm. From 8 October - 12 November for worship, prayer and teaching in an informal setting. There is no service on 15 October.
If you're in the 18-35 age bracket, why not join us for lunch on the first Sunday of the month. It's a great opportunity to meet and talk over food.
Sign Up HereIf you’d like to discover more about the privilege and responsibility of church membership and you’ve never been to one of our Welcome Lunches or Belonging Events, then we’d love you to come along on Sunday 24 September, 12.30-2pm. Please sign up below for catering purposes.
Sign Up HereBumble & Bounce is our free parent and baby group which meets on Wednesday mornings, during term times, at 10.30am. The session uses song, dance, nursery rhymes and play to help with child development. On-site parking is available. Spaces are restricted and booking is required. Please contact office@bangorparishchurch.org.uk.
Fancy some lunch? If you're in the 18-35 age bracket, then come and join us for an informal lunch on the first Sunday of the month.
Sign Up HereAll Sunday morning ministries start back on Sunday 3 September. While the kids get to do all the fun stuff the adults have to fill in forms! If you would like your child/children to attend please complete a Parental Consent Form for 2023/24.
Complete FormBible Week 2023 will run from 29 August to 1 September in Willowfield Church with speaker Revd Greg Downes. Greg will lead four studies from Colossians 1 on the theme 'True Conversion'. It's a great opportunity to be refreshed ahead of the busy autumn term.
Read MoreWe hope you’ll join us as we begin our five-week series, Abundant Living. Our prayer is that, as a result, you will experience an increasingly rich and satisfying life.
Join us for a special Celebration & BBQ. The celebration will take place at 11.30am in the church building with the BBQ directly after, at 12.30pm, on the lawn. This is a free event but please sign-up below for catering purposes.
Sign UpJoin us for a fun-filled week of Rocky Railway stories, games, crafts and much much more.
Sign UpHarbour is a space to enjoy conversation and board games over coffee, browse the free clothing store or explore the food support programme. Please drop in, we'd love to welcome you to Harbour.
Read MoreJoin us for a special fun family event involving puppets, presents, picnics & ice-cream. Sounds perfect!
More InfoOur last B&B of the term & we're celebrating in style with a special Debutots Teddy Bear's Picnic. Grab your teddy & come on down. All welcome. No need to sign up.
A free evening of food and music, exploring the songs and story of "The Man in Black", Johnny Cash. Doors 6pm. Limited seating. Please sign up below.
Sign Up