Shankill
Christ the Redeemer, Church Place, Lurgan
Directions to the church:
Shankill Parish Church is located right in the centre of Lurgan's Main Street. The Church is approx 3 miles from the Lurgan exit of the M1 Motorway.
Service times:
Sundays
9am: Early Morning Service
Holy Communion: Weekly
10.30am: Main Morning Service
Baptism Service: 1st Sunday
Family Service: 3rd Sunday
Holy Communion: 4th Sunday
6.30pm: Evening Service
Celebration Service: 2nd & 4th Sunday
Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday
Contact us:
(Rector) Vacant
Craig Cooney (Curate)
028 3834 4402
Carlton Baxter (NSM)
028 3833 0144
Carlton Baxter NSM (Curate)
028
Laura Kenwell (Children & Youth Worker)
028 3832 6040
Joy Stevenson (Young Families)
028 3832 5673
Trevor Douglas (Administrator)
028 3832 5673
Heather Clarke (Secretary)
028 3832 5673
A bit about us:
The original church was founded on Oxford Island (approx 5 miles from present site) in 1411. With the arrival of John Brownlow into the area in 1609, the nucleus of the town of Lurgan was established and a new church was built in 1609on a new site (approx 1 mile from present site).The building became too small and permission was granted by the Irish Parliament to build a church on the present site, known as the green of Lurgan.
Shankill Parish Church was completed and consecrated in 1725. The "Big Church" as Shankill is known locally, is believed tto be the largest parish church in Ireland, serving some 1400 families.
Shankill Parish is a Christ centred, lively and culturally relevant church for all ages. Our aim is to be "a welcoming Christian community, enabling more and more people to experience the reconciling love of Christ". Our core values are based on relationships that matter:
Receiving relevant Biblical teaching
Engaging in dynamic worship
Living in a loving community
Applying consistently what we learn
Tithing our income and being wise stewarts Offering our gifts in service to others Nurturing children and young people as Christian disciples Supporting and growing a vibrant network of small groups Helping one another in practical ways Increasing awareness of global mission
Pursuing excellence
Submitting to Christ in all things
The Future:
Shankill Parish's vision for the next five years is based on "together knowing Jesus and seeking to make Him known". We are committed to be focused on Jesus, to enable ministry, to develop leaders, to be committed to evangelism, to prioritise young families, to be involved in society and to advance the Kingdom of God.