Drumbo
Holy Trinity, Ballylesson
Directions to the church:
The church is situated on the Ballylesson Road and can be approached from Shaw’s Bridge, taking a right turn past the bridge, or by passing Belvior Park Hospital, first right past the hospital towards Lisburn. From Lisburn on the Hillhall Road, first left past Drumbeg cross roads.
Service times:
Sundays
8.30am: Early Morning Service
Holy Communion: 1st Sunday
10.00am
Holy Communion. 4th Sunday
11am: Main Morning Service
Morning Prayer: 1st Sunday
Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday
Family Service: 3rd Sunday
Service of the Word: 4th Sunday
6.30pm: Evening Service
Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday
Contact us:
The Revd Canon Robert Neill (Rector)
(028) 9082 6225
A bit about us:
The present church was consecrated in 1791 replacing the previous church in Drumbo village that had fallen derilect for many years. The site was choosen by Lord Hillsborough shortly to become the Marquis of Downshire. The church was extended in 1863/4 by adding transfits and a chancel. A peel of bells was added when the church was built which still call worshippers to church today. Drumbo appears to have been united with Drumbeg before the present churches were constructed. The church has a peal of 8 bells, 6 were installed when the church was built and a further 2 added in 1977. The font was formerly in Christ Church, Belfast which closed in 1994.We worship in a typical parish church situated in a beautiful area of the Lagan Valley just south of Belfast. Our worship would be fairly traditional Anglican with a variety of services to encourage contemporary feel to our services. There is an emphasis on Biblical preaching and an accessible and welcoming use of the prayer book services.
The Future:
We seek to continue to develop our worship making it more accessible and relevant. We also seek to reach out with the Christian faith through use of the Alpha Course, which runs each autumn. As we have just finished a major renovation programme for the church payment for the work will be a major consideration over the next five years.
Organisations in the parish:
Sunday Club - during the Church Service each Sunday
Monday 7.30 p.m Bowling Club
3rd Monday 8.00 p.m Ladies' Guild
Tuesday 7.30 p.m Bible Study Group in the Rectory
Thursday Badminton Club 7.30 p.m
Coffee Morning 1st Wednesday of each month at 10.30 a.m.
The church is open on the first Monday of each month from 10.00am until 4.00pm