We’re glad you’re here

Hello

If you’re new to Strandtown – welcome, we’re so glad you’re here.

If you have already been attending some of our Sunday gatherings or other church events we hope that you’ve enjoyed getting to connect with some of our church family and that you are beginning to feel at home.

We know there is a lot to get to grips with when you connect into a church for the first time so we’ve gathered together some information below that we hope you’ll find helpful to get your bearings and enable you to connect more easily into life as part of the church family at Strandtown.

If you have any other questions please do contact us via the church office and we’ll be happy to help.

Find out more about what we believe

Staff and Leadership

Our church is a family where everyone has a place to belong and a part to play, as we follow Jesus together. Our staff and leadership team work to serve, resource and support the church family as we all play our part in God’s work with the gifts we’ve been given.

  • Pastor: Lee Campbell
    Associate Pastor: Michael Shaw
    Pastoral Care: Joanne Scott
    Children & Families Worker: Nicola Emerson
    Youth Ministry: Sam Crawford
    Office Manager: Jennifer Harvey

  • The elders are volunteer leaders nominated by the church membership to give leadership and spiritual direction to the church family.


    Jeremy Fitch
    John Murray
    William Priestley

  • The deacons are volunteer leaders nominated by the church membership to oversee ministry areas within the church and coordinate many of the practical outworkings of church ministry.

    AV - John Sloan
    Creche     - Caroline Lowry
    Finance - Neal Boomer
    Facilities & Compliance - Malcolm Gamble
    Kids - Andrew Coulter
    Mission Team - Kathryn Sloan
    Music - David Coulter
    Secretary - Jennifer Harvey
    Sunday Operations - Ian Bailie
    Sunday Operations - Philip Lowry
    Sunday Operations - Luke McCann
    Tots - Cheryl McCormick
    Welcome Team - Karen Graham
    Youth - Sam Crawford

  • Safeguarding – Hannah Gervais, Joanne Scott, William Priestley.

  • Our Trustees are comprised of:

    The Elders:
    Lee Campbell
    Michael Shaw
    Andy Coles
    Jeremy Fitch
    Chris McClenahan
    William Priestley

    Treasurer / Finance: Neal Boomer
    Church Secretary: Jennifer Harvey

Ways to get involved

  • Sunday Gatherings

    Each Sunday we meet for worship, teaching and community at 10.45am.

    We also meet at 7pm for prayer.

    Regularly participating in our rhythm of Sunday gatherings is an important practice and a helpful way to grow and connect with others.

    More about Sundays

  • Lifegroups

    We recommend joining a small group that you can regularly connect and share life with.

    Lifegroups are a great way to get to know others, to practice Biblical community and care, and to grow in your faith.

    Lifegroups meet fortnightly during term time.

    More about Lifegroups

  • Serving

    There are plenty of ways to get involved in serving at Strandtown. If you have decided to make Strandtown your home church family then we would recommend getting involved in an area of service, as a way of using your gifts, connecting with others and growing in faith.

    If you’re interested in serving it might be helpful to contact Lee, Michael or one of the elders who can help you find a way to get involved.

  • Newcomers Lunch

    At key points in the year we hold new-comers lunches following our morning service.

    These are always a great, informal opportunity to get to meet others who are new to the church, as well as some of our church family and leadership.

    If you’d be interested in the next newcomers lunch please contact us below.

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Children and Young People

We have a range of children’s and youth programmes that meet on Sundays, Friday nights and occasionally at other points in the week. These are great environments for children and young people to build friendships and explore and grow in faith, as well as opportunities for parents to connect with other families.

How to stay up-to-date with church news

We know that communication is key and that it’s helpful to know what’s happening in the life of our church family. Aside from announcements given in our church services, there are a few ways we try to keep everyone in the loop.

If you’re new to Strandtown you’ll find some updates on our Facebook and Instagram profiles, or if you’ve decided to make Strandtown your home church then contact info@sbchurch.co.uk to join our mailing list.

If you’re interested in giving

If you’ve made Strandtown your church family and would like to be able to give financially you can find out more about ways to give below.

Giving is an act of worship and an opportunity to partner in God’s work at Strandtown and around the world. Giving supports church administration and activities, staff, mission partners and missional projects that we donate to and support – both on the island of Ireland and further afield.

Keeping in touch with each other

It is helpful for us to be able to keep in touch with one another as a church family so that we can better care for and support one another – both in everyday life and in times of particular need.

One of the tools we use to help us stay in touch is our Churchsuite directory. This enables us to share contact details with one another easily and securely.

If you have been a part of Strandtown for a while and have decided to make Strandtown your home church family then please contact the church office and someone will be in touch to chat about your next steps – where we can both help you connect with others whilst also keeping everyone’s data secure.