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Our story
We are a community of Christian people who worship together at the historic setting of St Nicholas’ Church in the centre of Carrickfergus town. We strive to live Christ centrered lives and show the love of God through our own actions. We are a community who encourage and support each other as we seek to grow in faith, and who reach out in love to others - whether they live beside us or on the other side of the world.
We are always excited to see new faces so use the links below to find out a little more about our church. We hope to see you soon!
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Address
St Nicholas' Parish Halls
3 Lancasterian Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 7AB
N Ireland
Tuesday
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Mr John Richardson
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Mr Lynn Rodgers (Reserve)
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The parish also, on an annual basis, provides a tenth of its stewardship funds to be allocated to a range of Christian work at home and across the globe. The proposals on the allocation of these funds are formulated by a dedicated Allocations Committee, chaired by the Rector, who forward their recommendations to the Select Vestry for approval. Funds are then allocated in accordance with the decisions of the Select Vestry.
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Please note - tours are currently unavailable due to COVID restrictions.
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Brian is from Lisburn and grew up in Christ Church Parish before moving with his parents into the estate that formed part of the then new parish of St Paul. Most of his early working life was in the printing trade, and he was later ordained in 1973 for the Parish of Willowfield. From there, he moved to become the curate responsible for Knocknagoney.In 1978, he became Rector of Aghavea, in the Diocese of Clogher, followed by becoming Rector of our very own St Nicholas’, Carrickfergus in 1983.In 1995, he moved to become Rector of Enniskillen from 1995, where he remained until retirement from full time stipendiary ministry in 2009.Brian and his wife, Valerie, returned to live in Carrickfergus and In December 2009 the then Rector, Archdeacon George Davison, invited him to join the clergy team in St Nicholas.He has continued in that role from February 2010 until the present.
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- John 14:6
Mr Ray Gilbert
Mrs Christine Cahoon
Mr Alan Miles
Mr Harry Kirk
Reverend Dr Chris St John grew up in Newtownabbey and attended the Church of the Holy Spirit. He was educated at Belfast Royal Academy where he met his wife, Andrea. For many years they lived in Holywood where their three children grew up. The family attended the parish of St Phillip and James, Holywood.
Rev Chris is a keen guitarist and played regularly in the worship team in Holywood. Prior to entering the ordained ministry, he spent many years involved in adult training and education. He possesses several degrees together with a PhD in Education from the University of Ulster.
After attending the Church of Ireland Theological Institute, he was appointed as deacon in Holy Trinity, Woodburn. Upon ordination to priest, he served as curate in St Mark’s, Dundela. In January 2021 he was instituted as rector of St Nicholas.
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Our Community
Our church family is lively and friendly so we always have something going on! We have groups to suit every taste and regular events to keep you socialising outside of Sunday service.
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The parish has for several years developed strong support for the work of the Anglican church in the Diocese of Tabora in Tanzania. This included a previous Rector and some parishioners visiting Tabora to see and contribute to the work of the church in that place. The current support is focussed on Childrens’ Ministry and the parish provides financial and resource support to a dedicated children’s’ worker.
Bell Ringers
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The message which God speaks as we read the Bible is at the heart of Christianity and it is really quite simple: either Jesus is your king or you're going it alone.
We appreciate it can be quite daunting if you're just starting to explore the Christian faith so here are a few links to learn a little bit more from the Church of Ireland's website. However, the best way to learn is just to come down and have a look at what we do and ask any questions you want to ask. Our team are here to help!
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Mrs Diane Innes
Mrs Valerie Kirk
Mr Gordon Dalton
Mr Ray Gilbert
Our newsletter is another way we keep in touch with all our parishioners across the world. If you would like to receive these via email, please contact the church office.
The newsletters include information on important upcoming dates, updates on mission work, a prayer diary, and much more.
10:00am - Craft Group (2nd & 4th Thursday)
7:30 pm - Bible Study & Prayer Group
Telephone
028 9336 0061
Email
Catherine Milligan
office@saintnicholas.org.uk
Address
St Nicholas' Parish Halls
3 Lancasterian Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 7AB
N Ireland
We have volunteers in our church community which offer guided tours.
Tours can be arranged outside of these hours by appointment only. Please contact the church office via the information below.
A virtual tour is also available here.
These organisations operate under the wider umbrella of the relevant national organisations but are grounded in St. Nicholas’ church. They hold their meetings in the church halls and where relevant hold organisation related services or participate in other relevant services in the church.
Our Mission
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Contact Us
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What is our perspective on important issues?
The Women’s Fellowship group meets on a monthly basis and provides an opportunity for the ladies of the Parish to meet in a Christian based setting. A wide and varied programme of talks, demonstrations, visits etc is provided throughout the year. In recent times they have co-ordinated congregational support for collections for Baby Basics and Seamen’s Christian Friends Society, Port of Belfast.
Below are the results from the last General Vestry elections.
The meeting was held on Wednesday 30th September 2020.
The parish currently has Crosslinks Missionary partners working Stockholm in Sweden. We support the work of the Watson family who originate from Coleraine and who have moved to Sweden to bring the gospel to the people of Stockholm. This is the latest in a series of support for the work of Crosslinks.
Mission Work
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Wardens
Mrs Diane Strain
Mrs Linda Mulvenny
Mrs Sharon Maxwell
Mrs Katrina Todd
Mrs Julie Irvine
Mrs Ann McVeigh
Bowling Club
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Synod Representatives
Thursday
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Miss Rachel McVeigh
Mr Graeme Miles
Mr Craig Miles (Reserve)
Friday
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- Bowling Club
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Wardens
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Vestry
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Rector’s Glebe Warden - Mr Roy McAlister
Peoples’ Glebe Warden - Mrs Christine Cahoon
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