Get involved

In addition to our regular Sunday morning services, we also have a number of weekly events that you will be more than welcome to get involved with, these include:-

Parents and Toddlers Group
Sunday School
Creation Crew
Moira Puppet Theatre Company
Bible Study Group
Prayer Meetings
Methodist Women in Ireland (MWI)
Moira Friendship Group
Epilogue Services

Parents & Toddlers Group

Moira Methodist Parents & Toddlers Group meets every Wednesday from 10am to 12 Noon in Moira Methodist Church Hall.

There's a large play area complete with underfloor heating, toys and refreshments for little ones, parents and grandparents alike.

Open to everyone, you don't have to be a member of Moira Methodist Church or any church to attend. And best of all, admission is absolutely free. Why not come along and find out more?

Sunday School

We are in the process of re-starting our Sunday School.

It will be staffed by committed Christians and provide a safe and structured opportunity for children and young people to learn about God and to explore the Christian faith.

All Sunday School Leaders are approved to work with children and we follow the strict, safeguarding policy of the Methodist Church in Ireland.

Watch this space for news of our new Sunday School

Sunday School & Breakfast Bible Club

Jesus Himself recognised that we can learn much from children and young people. In Matthew Ch.18 v.3, He said, ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.’ That’s why children are an important and inspirational part of the life of our Church.

We have a small, but vibrant Sunday School. It's staffed by committed Christians and provides a safe and structured opportunity for children and young people to learn about God and to explore and encourage the Christian faith. All Sunday School Leaders are approved to work with children. We follow the strict, safeguarding policy of the Methodist Church in Ireland.

Our Sunday School meets weekly during Morning Worship and healthy, hearty breakfast is provided for children too.

Creation Crew

Creation Crew is an in initiative that we started in September 2025.

Creation Crew runs fortnightly on a Sunday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 pm

It is sometimes mistakenly called 'Lego Church' because it a creative club where we use the worlds favourite building blocks (both Lego and Duplo to build whatever people want to build.

We do have a Lego themed Bible story each week and a song to suit but you can build whatever you want to build!

We always finish with a 'show and tell' spot where for those who want to they can tell everyone what they have built.

It's open for 5 year olds up to 105 year old. All we ask is that you supervise the young people that you bring with you

Moira Puppet Theatre Company

Started in early 2025 the Moira Puppet Theatre Company was

They have already performed two Puppet Musicals and are always working on the next big performance

MPTC is open to people from 8 upwards ... and there is no upper age limit! Puppeteering is for all ages.

If you would like to give us a hand Please feel free to join us on a Friday evening

Bible Study Group

As Christians we believe that God reveals Himself to us in and through His Word the Bible.

We currently meet on a Thursday evening study the Bible together sometimes using video to guide us in our study.

Everyone is very welcome to attend, with meetings currently held in Moira Methodist Centre each Wednesday starting at 8:00pm.

Prayer Meeting & Bible Study

As Christians, we believe that Almighty God reveals Himself to us in and through His Word. We currently meet weekly alongside Glenavy Methodist Church each Wednesday at 745pm to:

Read God’s Word;
Prayerfully study God's Word;
To pray for others;
To pray for ourselves and place our concerns before God;
To enjoy a time of fellowship together.

Everyone is very welcome to attend, with meetings currently held in Moira Methodist Centre.

Prayer Meeting

We have two Prayer meetings in Moira Methodist

On a Friday night at 8:45pm we meet for Prayer in the Foyer where we start with a cuppa and then spend time together in prayer together.

We try to finish at 10:00 pm.

On a Sunday morning before our Sunday morning service starts we meet for Prayer in the Vestry from 10:00 until 10:20am.

"What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer!

Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge- take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield you; you will find a solace there."

Joseph Medlicott Scriven (1819 - 1886)

Men Together

When Jesus met His friends and disciples, frequently He didn’t just feed them spiritually; He fed them physically too. We see this when He fed the 4,000 and the 5,000. And when Jesus met with His disciples at The Last Supper and on the shore, following His resurrection.

That's why our Men Together Fellowship meets for breakfast on the first Saturday of each month from October to April. Meetings last around 1 hour 30 minutes. As well as an opportunity to enjoy a hearty Ulster Fry, meetings provide an opportunity for Christian men to enjoy a time of Christian fellowship.

A guest speaker is usually invited to discuss a topical issue and to answer any queries or questions we may have. Invited speakers have included politicians, missionaries, ministers, charity workers, fundraisers and aviators. We take time to reflect and pray and support and encourage one another too.

MOIRA

Methodist Women in Ireland

Methodist Women in Ireland (MWI) is active across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It aims to:

Enable members through fellowship with each other to deepen their personal commitment to Jesus Christ;
Relate the teaching of Jesus Christ to life in the home, the church, the community and the world;
Share in the mission of the World Church
Provide a link with the women of other churches in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and throughout the world.

Moira MWI meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 8pm in Moira Methodist Centre, from October to May. There's a varied programme of speakers who freely share their faith, gifts and talents. All women are very welcome to come along. Or why not bring a friend? A warm welcome is guaranteed.

We also meet for coffee one Friday per month in one of the local cafes. This informal time together is invaluable as we chat and enjoy a time of fellowship with each other. For more information, check out the Church Newsletter or follow us on Facebook.

Moira Faith & Friendship Group

Moira Faith & Friendship Group meets monthly from September to April and provides an opportunity for Christians from different Churches locally to meet and explore our faith together. It is one of many Faith & Friendship Groups which meet regularly across Northern Ireland and draws Christians together from a wide variety of faiths and backgrounds.

Typically, we read selected passages of scripture, followed by reflections on these by the Rev. Ruth Patterson of Restoration Ministries. Discussion is encouraged at both stages. There will also be a time of prayer and a time for fellowship over a cup of tea or coffee too. At present, Moira Faith & Friendship Group is hosted alternately by Moira Methodist Church and St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Magheralin. Everyone is very welcome to attend.

Moira Faith & Friendship Group

Epilogue Services

Throughout July and August we have additional evening Sunday Services which start at 8:50pm with community hymn singing. The singing is then followed by a short service which starts at 9:00pm

Stay up to date with Moira Methodist

We produce a monthly newsletter which is distributed to all members of the congregation monthly. As well as providing worship arrangements for the month ahead, it contains details of upcoming events too. You can also find out more about what's happening and when by checking out our Facebook page too.