Welcome to the online home of our Church family here in Ballycarry
where
we have been worshipping for almost 400 years.
In 1613 Rev.
Edward Brice was appointed to the parish of Broadisland and he began the
task of reviving the Church.
Ballycarry is the
oldest
Presbyterian Congregation in Ireland
The
present church building dates from 1830. The halls opposite, based
around the old Ballycarry National School, are of a more modern
construction recently extended and are used constantly for varied
activities connected with the Church.
Our
church is situated in what was known as Templecorran Parish 6 miles North
of Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. It remains an area deeply rooted in its
Scottish heritage and is said to be the most densely populated area
where descendants of the Scottish Plantation still reside.
Step
inside the church building any Sunday morning for worship and you will
find a warm and friendly welcome from other worshippers. Sit anywhere
you like and admire the simple décor of the typical barn style
architecture. The pews are a recent addition and were obtained from
Claremont Church in Londonderry when our building was refurbished in
1997.
Ballycarry is an expanding community striving to hold to the qualities
of care and concern for ones neighbour and with several new housing
developments our Church membership is also growing. Why not come along
and share with us the uplifting and relevant experience of our Church
life here in Ballycarry Presbyterian Church...
Join with us regularly
at our home on the hill in Ballycarry Northern Ireland or virtually through
the web!