Bushmills Presbyterian Church has something for everyone!
Scroll down to see what’s on offer.  Further details can be obtained either from the Bulletin Page or by contacting us.
 
For Children and Youth …
Crèche is for pre-school children and meets during morning church in the Minor Hall.
Children’s Church is our name for Sunday School for school years 1-7. Girls and boys come to church at 11.30 for the first 20 minutes or so and then leave during the service. In July and August, when the service starts at 10.30, "Summer Fun" runs, which is more interactive. Visitors are always welcome at all times of the year.
Sonrise is for those in school years 8-12. It meets at 10.20 on Sunday mornings from September to June. There’s usually a nice smell of toast coming from the kitchen. Follow the smell and you’re in the right place!
Youth Club meets during the winter on alternate Friday nights at 7pm in the Hamill Hall. Lots of games and even Sumo Suits are available! Everyone of secondary school age is welcome to attend.
Youth Fellowship meets weekly on Sunday nights at 8pm in the YF Room (upstairs). It’s for everyone of secondary school age who enjoys meeting with friends and knowing more about a friendship with Jesus. There are also parties and week-ends away. YF is open to everyone. See our latest programme here.
For those looking for more to life …
Alpha
Bushmills Alpha is a 10 week course for those interested in finding out more about Jesus Christ and what it means to be one of his followers today. You can find out more about Alpha here. The last Bushmills Alpha ended in November 2008. It is hoped to have the next Bushmills Alpha on Saturday mornings, starting in September 2009. To keep up-to-date, please check the Bulletin page or contact us. 
Prayer Focus is a group that meets on the third Thursday of the month at 8pm in the church to pray for the church’s ministry and direction and for specific needs within the church family. No-one is asked to pray out loud, the meeting ends within an hour with a cup of tea and people are free to leave by 9pm. Everyone is welcome to what is the most important church meeting of all.
Minister’s Bible Study runs occasionally at some point in the year for approximately 6 weeks. The format is simple: about 25-40+ people meet in the Minor Hall. After a praise song and a brief prayer, there is a reading from God’s Word. The large group splits up into smaller groups for 20 minutes to discuss the reading and then comes together as a whole again when the minister answers some questions and gives further teaching. After a prayer and a final praise item, there’s tea, coffee, biscuits and a time to chat. It all lasts less than an hour and a half. No-one is asked to pray out loud, nor is anyone ‘put on the spot’. Everyone is welcome.
For those who enjoy getting together …
P.W. – the  Bushmills branch of Presbyterian Women is well-attended and popular as it brings a mix of social and spiritual issues to its gatherings. It meets in the Minor Hall, monthly during the winter on Thursday evenings. New members are warmly invited to attend.
 The Choir – as well as the young people’s praise group, the choir leads worship every Sunday. Rehearsals are held on an ad hoc basis in preparation for major events, such as Christmas, Easter and Harvest. The annual service of Lessons and Carols and the Christmas Eve Candlelight service are especially popular. New members of the choir are always welcome.
 The Bowling Club Bushmills Presbyterian has an active bowling club which meets during the winter in the Hamill Hall on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Bowlers take part in tournaments with other local clubs where the competition can be fierce!
The Peace Group took off in the early 2000s and continues to grow. It is well-attended by people from a variety of Christian backgrounds who seek to know more about others of different traditions. Their aim is that both the historic and emerging divisions that blight Ulster society might be healed.