Congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

4 Victoria Road,
Larne BT40 1RN,
Co. Antrim

Sunday Service:
11.30am and 6.30pm

Minister: Rev. Desmond Paul Tel: (028) 2827 2466 (Manse); (028) 2827 3863 (Office)

Gardenmore

Gardenmore is one of three Presbyterian Churches in the town of Larne. Although Presbyterians have been in Larne since the early 1600s, nothing is known about the origins of the congregation, although the church is believed to have been in existence for some years prior to the building of a meeting-house in 1769.

In 1997 it has 761 families. A number of these have lived in the town for several generations while others have come to Larne as a result of industrial expansion in the area. Today many members live and work in Larne although as significant proportion commute to Belfast and other towns.

Worship services are held at 11.30am and 6.30pm each Sunday with an emphasis on Biblical exposition. Sunday School is held concurrently with Morning Service. The evening service is preceded by a meeting for prayer. On Wednesday evening there is a meeting for group Bible study and prayer.

The church halls are used extensively during the week for a range of activities. These include Boys' Brigade, Girls' Brigade, Junior Christian Endeavour, Youth Club, Youth Fellowship, Young Adults Group, Presbyterian Women's Association, Women's Circle, Mums and Toddlers Group, Indoor Bowling Club. These activities involve both members of the congregation and people in the local community.