In 2023, we were thrilled to commemorate and celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the founding of our congregation. To mark this significant milestone, we held a Festival of Creative Displays, entitled 350 Years in Scripture, Stitches and Stone, from Thursday 4th May 2023 – Sunday 7th May 2023.
Our Church building was decorated with illustrations of Bible verses, created by members of the congregation and associated organisations. These included window displays, floral arrangements, patchwork quilts, banners and a range of stitched creations, as well as a 3D timeline tracing the history of the congregation in the context of wider historical events.
The Festival commenced with a service on Thursday 4th May 2023 at 1.30pm, led by our Convenor, Rev Graham Mullan, with special music by the Armstrong Primary School Choir.
Throughout the festival, a number of organists and pianists played, as will members of Armagh Pipers Club, Tassagh Silver Band, Pride of the Birches Accordion Band and Armagh Old Boys Band. A full programme of the music is available below.
Our Morning Service on Sunday 7th May at 11.30am was conducted by Rev Dr Tony Davidson, and the weekend was brought to a close with an Evening Service at 7pm, led by Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
