CATHEDRALS
The National Cathedral, which is the home of the Church of Ireland, conducts their twelfth Sunday after Trinity services as follows: a Eucharist service is held in the Lady Chapel at 09:15 and again at 11:15, with The Revd P.R. Campion as preacher. The evening prayer is also recited in the Lady Chapel at 15:15, and again at 17:30 from Monday to Friday. Midweek Eucharist services are conducted at 11:05 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Visit www.stpatrickscathedral.ie for further details.
CHURCH OF IRELAND
In the parish group of Ardamine, County Wexford, the schedule for services on Sunday, 18th August includes a Morning Prayer at Monamolin at 9:00 am, Holy Communion at Ardamine at 10:15 am, and another Morning Prayer at Kilnamanagh at 11:45 am.
Over at Christ Church Bray, their Sunday service begins at 11:00 am and is streamed live at www.churchservices.tv/christchurchbray. For comprehensive information about our range of services, refer to www.christchurchbray.ie.
On Saturdays, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, belfry practice occurs at St. Audoen Cornmarket. The next day, at 9:30 am, there is bell ringing, followed by the Eucharist at 10:00 am, which happens every Sunday. This involves hymns and an Anglican chant in honour of the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. Attendees can enter by foot through St Audoen’s Park and park their vehicles between Francis Street and Christ Church. The OPW Visitor Centre stays open every day.
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St Catherine St James Donore Avenue’s Sunday service starts at 11:30 am and its theme is “St Bartholomew the Apostle”. Vehicles can be parked in the Churchyard.
On the twelfth Sunday after Trinity, 18th August 2024, Zion Parish Church will conduct a Holy Communion and Holy Baptism at 10.30am, preceded by a Holy Communion at 9am. Everyone is cordially invited to join.
The Presbyterian Christian belief system can be defined as reformed, laying strong emphasis on the Sovereignty of God, Christ’s Kingship, and Bible’s authority. Visit www.presbyterianireland.org to access more details about this faith, including a comprehensive list of congregations throughout Ireland.
In Dublin city, Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church hosts an 11am Sunday service, be it in-person or online. This church is established on Earlsfort Terrace and Adelaide Road’s corner, with Rev Dr Colin Dickson standing in for Rev Dr Sam Mawhinney during his year as the Presbyterian Church moderator. Discover more at www.adelaideroadchurch.ie.
Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church, Dublin, holds an 11am service with communion on Sundays. Located across from the Clontarf Road DART Station, Dublin 3, the church is presided over by Rev Lorraine Ritchie, with all being welcome. For more details, log onto www.clontarfchurch.ie.
Sunday gatherings for Donabate and Balbriggan Presbyterian Churches, Co. Dublin, take place at 10:30am in Donabate and Portrane Community Centre, and at 4:30pm in Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre, with Rev. Andy Carroll leading. Visit www.donabatepc.org to know more.
Dún Laoghaire Presbyterian Church, on York Road, Dun Laoghaire, invites everyone to join their 11am Sunday service. For updates and online streaming, visit their website https://dl-pc.org/, or their Facebook page.
Findlaters or the Abbey Presbyterian Church, located in Parnell Square, Dublin City, conduct services at 11am. Rev Alan Boal leads, with everyone being welcome. Communion is observed on the first Sunday of every month. To find out more about Abbey’s mission to share God’s purpose and demonstrate the Gospel to the city, visit www.abbeychurch.ie.
The Howth and Malahide Presbyterian Church in Dublin County invites everyone to attend services held at 10am in Malahide and 11:45am in Howth, lead by Rev Alastair Dunlop. A kids’ programme is provided during the service and everyone is welcome to enjoy tea and coffee afterwards. Find out more on their website: www.hmpchurch.org.
In Lucan Village, Dublin County, Lucan Presbyterian Church services are held at 11am on Main Street. All are welcome; regardless of previous church connections, backgrounds, or nationalities. For further details, please visit http://www.lpc.ie.
Maynooth Presbyterian Church, also known as Maynooth Community Church in Kildare County, welcomes all to worship on Sundays at 10:30am at the Manor Mills Shopping Centre. The Lord’s Supper (Communion) is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. The service is conducted by Rev Keith McCrory. Free parking is accessible in the underground car park. To learn more, visit http://maynoothcc.org.
In Kildare County, join the Naas Presbyterian Church service at 11am with Mr Tom Dowling of Kilkenny Presbyterian as the preacher. The church building, which overlooks South Main Street, is located opposite the post office and town hall. After-service tea and coffee are also served. Visit their Facebook page for more info: www.facebook.com/NaasPCI.
St Andrews Church in Blackrock, Dublin County, holds traditional prayer and praise services with modernised Bible preaching on Sundays at 9.45am. A creche and Junior Church are available for children and teenagers aged 5 to 15 years. Visit their website for more information: https://standrewschurchblackrock.ie – Rev Andrew Gill.
Situated at the intersection of Eglinton Road and Quinsborough Road, St Andrews, Bray, Co. Wicklow, is a devout congregation with a mission to glorify God via worship and service. We traditionally convene for our service every Sunday at 11:30 a.m., during which we engage in prayer, praise, and modern sermons rooted in the Bible. For younger attendees, we provide a nursery and Sunday School. Everyone is welcome. More details can be found at standrewschurchbray.com. Rev. Andrew Gill represents the Methodist congregation.
The Methodist Church in Ireland is a band of individuals brought together by divine love, with a shared aim of living in complete dedication as followers of Jesus Christ to bring about a positive change in the world. The Church has its representation across the breadth and depth of Ireland with 212 churches from North to South and East to West. Discover a nearby church by visiting https://irishmethodist.org.
Over in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin, the Methodist Church is present on Northumberland Avenue. Their Sunday service is held at 11 am and can also be accessed online at www.dlmc.org.