Hillsborough
St Malachi, Hillsborough
Directions to the church:
Hillsborough Parish Church is located in the centre of the village. The church is open to visitors every day of the year from dawn till dusk.
Service times:
Sundays
8.30am: Holy Communion
10.30am: Morning Worship
6.30pm: Evening Worship
We have a rich blend of worship in Hillsborough. For more details, please phone the office, or visit the parish website.
Weekdays
9am: Morning Prayer (in Downshire Centre)
Wednesday
7pm: Parish Prayers
8pm: Parish Bible Study
Contact us:
Simon Richardson (Rector)
(028) 9268 8284
Mike Dornan (Curate)
(028) 9756 5685
Mrs Lynn Bunting (Parish Administrator)
Church Office now open daily 9:30-12:30
(028) 9268 8839
A bit about us:
There is a tradition that there has been Christian worship in or around Hillsborough since 600 AD. Worship on the site of the present church building dates back to 1636. The present church building was completed in 1772. The Church known as St. Malachy's takes its name from a reforming leader of the 12th century church. The parish has a churchyard with plots dating back to the 1700s and some of the rarest species of wildflowers in the countryside can be seen there.The visitor will note the massive tower, housing a ring of eight bells, cast by Rudhall of Gloucester in 1772, and an electrically operated carillon. The graceful spire rises to a height of 210 feet from the ground, and, when floodlit, it can be seen from miles around. On the face of the tower two date stones with the Hill and Downshire arms, mark the episodes in the building's story. There are 20 bellringers at Hillsborough Parish Church, led by Tower Captain - Simon Walker, they meet each Wednesday evening for practice and great fun - see their website at www.hillsboroughbells.co.uk.
The Snetzler organ in the west gallery dates from 1773 and the GP England chamber organ in the choir from 1923. The church has been little altered - high box pews have been retained, as has the pulpit, complete with sounding board. St Malachi's is one of the finest examples of 18th century church architecture extant in Ireland.
At Hillsborough Parish Church, people of all ages, some of whom have worshipped here for years, and some of whom have only recently joined, gather to worship God, to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ proclaimed, and to encourage each other to live to the glory of God every day of the week.
Whatever your reason for looking at this webpage, the people of God here in Hillsborough will welcome you, and might just be your companions as you explore the new life that God promises. We are already a family of all ages, from all backgrounds, with different reasons for being part of the Church but God is transforming us all, day by day.
We worship together on Sundays at 8.30am, 10.30am and 6.30pm; for all other information, please phone the office or the rector.
The Future:
It is an exciting time for Hillsborough Parish Church as we look to catch the vision of God for our part in His mission. We're considering the future right now, but rejoicing that in Christ, we know we have one.
Organisations in the parish:
Robed Choir Rehearsals on Tuesdays at 7.30pm
Junior Choir for details, enquire with the office.
Bell Ringers Wednesdays at 8.00pm
Open Door Club 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 2.30pm
Mothers' Union 1st Thursday at 8.00pm
Ladies' Badminton - Wednesdays at 10.30am
Senior Badminton - Wednesdays at 7.00pm
Junior Badminton - Wednesdays at 6.00pm
Bridge Wednesdays
Dancing Tuesdays at 7.30pm
Bowling - Thursdays & Saturdays at 7.30pm
Mums & Toddlers for details, enquire with the office.
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides for details, enquire with the office.
Squirrels, Beavers, Cub Scouts and Scouts for details, enquire with the office
Source 10:10 YOUTH CENTRE
- Sundays at 10.50am
- Tuesdays & Fridays at 7.30pm