We meet on Sunday mornings at 10:30am, so you are always most welcome to drop in and join us as we worship God - and for a cup of tea or coffee afterwards.

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Colpe Road, Drogheda

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Drogheda people have been worshiping God in the Presbyterian tradition since 1652, although the current church building was not erected until 1827. As we look forward to a new period in our story with a new church building, we are aware of God’s guiding hand on our congregation in Drogheda, throughout the centuries and right up until the present day. Since the 17th century we have been meeting to worship God and serve our local community mainly without too much controversy – except on a few occasions...

From the 1690s onwards the Penal Laws were introduced, restricting the freedom of Presbyterians and Roman Catholics to assemble for worship. In the early 1700s, James Fleming from Drogheda Presbyterian Church regularly met with Drogheda people from Roman Catholic, Presbyterian and Anglican backgrounds in the Widow Ballantine’s Inn to pray and to read and discuss the bible. For this he was charged with disturbing “the tranquillity and peace” of the town.

Although James Fleming evaded imprisonment, a minister visiting from Bangor around the same time was not so fortunate. William Biggar spent 6 weeks in prison after being arrested for holding a similar meeting. Happily things have changed since then, and when Billy Patterson continues the work of meeting with Drogheda people from all (or no) religious backgrounds to read and discuss the bible in the Westcourt Hotel each Wednesday evening at 8:30pm, no-one fears imprisonment!

In 1798, the only Presbyterian minister hanged by the authorities in connection with the rebellion of that year was James Porter. He lived in Drogheda with his wife and family, working as a teacher in the town before going on to study for the ministry. Although he was not actively involved in fighting, he went into hiding because he was well known for his many newspaper letters protesting at the behaviour of landlords in the run up to the rebellion.

Up until the 1820s the congregation still had no permanent place to meet, although a house in Fair Street was regularly used for meetings. Over the years the number of people coming to these crowded meetings held by the then minister Josias Wilson grew until it became both necessary and possible to erect the current church building in Palace Street with the support of Drogheda Corporation. The building first opened its doors on November 11th 1827, and has served the congregation’s needs up until the present day – when we again are beginning to face the same overcrowding problem as the congregation of the 1820s!

We are currently planning a new building to accommodate the growing number of people from the many different religious backgrounds and nationalities who come to meet in the church building on Sundays and at other times throughout the week. A common thread running through the congregation’s history is how Drogheda people of Jewish, Roman Catholic, Anglican - indeed of any or no particular religious background have always been welcome to our meetings and worship services. The sign on the front of our church building says ALL ARE WELCOME, and it means exactly what it says on the tin! We meet on Sunday mornings at 10:30am, so you are always most welcome to drop in and join us as we worship God - and for a cup of tea or coffee afterwards.

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03 September 2018

Updates: Tuesday 4th September: Toddler Group 10 am – 12 Noon; Kid’s Club 6:30 pm – 8 pm Wednesday 5th: The Gathering 7:45 pm, Tea/Coffee, Bible Teaching and Prayer. All Welcome Thursday 6th: Toddler Group 10 am – 12 Noon Friday 7th: Music Practice 7:30 pm... Saturday 8th: Men’s Soccer 12 Noon; Youth Club BBQ 7:30 pm Sunday Worship, 10:30 am, Rev. Damien Burke – Continuing Exodus Sermon Series. All Welcome. Refreshments served after.
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29 August 2018

THE GATHERING - tomorrow night @ 7.45pm - fellowship, bible teaching & prayer.
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24 August 2018

Kids Club is for children who are in primary school (1st-6th Class). The club meets on Tuesday evenings (during School term time) from 6.30-8pm for games, bible stories and fun in the church.
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20 August 2018

Updates: Tuesday 21st August: Holiday Bible Club, 10:30 am – 12:30; Church Committee – 7:30 pm Wednesday 22nd: Holiday Bible Club 10:30 am – 12:30; The Gathering – 7:45 pm (fellowship with Tea/Coffee, Bible Teaching and Prayer) All Welcome Thursday 23rd: Holiday Bible Club 10:30 am - 12:30 Friday 24th: No Music Practice.... Saturday 25th: Men’s Soccer – 12 Noon Sunday 26th: Morning Worship 10:30 am led by Rev. Damien Burke, Psalm 10 – ‘Why O Lord, do you stand far off’; Church BBQ after the Service – Please bring a Salad, all else provided. All welcome. Friday 31st August: 7:30 pm Celebration and Commissioning for all PCI Interns at Union Theological College Belfast. Sulese is going to Lowe Memorial Church Belfast & James has finished his time at Maynooth Presbyterian Church. All Welcome
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13 August 2018

Updates: Wednesday 15th August: The Gathering 7:45 pm, A time of Fellowship, with Tea/ Coffee, Bible Teaching and Prayer. Friday 17th: Music Practice 7:30 pm Saturday 18th: Men’s Soccer 12 Noon Sunday 19th: Morning Worship 10:30 am led by Rev. Damien Burke, Psalm 9 ‘The Lord Reigns Forever’
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August Holiday Bible Club: 21st – 23rd for all primary school children. Games, Crafts, Bible Stories & Songs.
Church BBQ – Sunday 26th August, after the Morning Service, please bring a Salad, everything else will be provided.
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06 August 2018

Updates: Wednesday 8th August 2018 - 7:45 pm The Gathering – a time of Fellowship with Tea/Coffee, Bible teaching & Prayer – All Welcome Friday 10th - 7:30 pm, Music Practice Saturday 11th - 12 Noon, Men’s Soccer Sunday 12th Morning Worship, led by Rev Damien Burke, Psalm 8 “How Majestic is Your Name” All Welcome, Refreshments served after.
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31 July 2018

The Gathering is back!! This Wednesday night @ 7.45pm in the church - come along for Bible teaching, prayer and fellowship together.
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30 July 2018

Updates: Our thanks to Dr. Patrick Mitchell, Irish Bible Institute for leading Worship yesterday, commencing reading Psalm 8.
Wednesday 1st July 2018: The Gathering – Fellowship with Tea/ Coffee, Bible Reading and Prayer, all welcome Friday 3rd: Music Practice... Saturday 4th: Men’s Soccer 12 Noon Sunday 5th: Morning Worship 10:30am led by Rev. Damien Burke Holiday Bible Club: August 21st – 23rd for all Primary School aged children
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23 July 2018

Updates: Our thanks to Rev. Trevor Morrow who led our worship yesterday, opening with words from Isaiah 43: v 2 Wednesday 25th July: NO Gathering, resumes next week the 1st August @7:45 pm – fellowship with Tea Coffee, Bible teaching & Prayer. Friday 27th: Music Practice 7:30 pm - cancelled. Saturday 28th: Men’s Soccer 12 Noon
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Sunday 29th: Choir practice 9:15 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am – Dr.Patrick Mitchell. All welcome, refreshments served after.
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16 July 2018

Updates: Wednesday 18th July: No Gathering for 2 weeks. Resumes on Wednesday 1st August @ 7:45 pm, Tea/Coffee, Bible teaching, & Prayer. Friday 20th July: Music Practice 7:30pm Saturday 21st: Men’s Soccer 12 Noon Sunday 22nd: Morning Worship 10:30 am led by Rev. Trevor Morrow, All Welcome. Refreshments served after.... Holiday Bible Club: August 21st – 23rd Church BBQ Sunday 26th August
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13 July 2018

This weeks "THE GATHERING" was all about building each other up in Love. This series of fellowship nights, with Tea/Coffee, Bible teaching & prayer, resumes on Wednesday evening the 1st August @ 7:45 pm in the Church. All Welcome.
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09 July 2018

Updates: Wednesday 11th July 2018: The Gathering 7:45 pm, Fellowship Evenings with Tea /Coffee, Bible Teaching & Prayer throughout July & August. All Welcome Friday 13th: Music Practice 7:30pm Saturday 14th: Men’s Soccer 12 Noon Sunday 15th: Morning Worship 10:30 am, Psalm 6 – Rev. Damien Burke... A big Thank You to all who helped with the Church BBQ yesterday, next one D.V. Sunday 26th August. Every Blessing to Erickson and Stanley as they leave us for Gardenmore Presbyterian Church in Larne.
Thanks also to those who helped out & supported the Car Boot Sale in aid of the new Clogherhead Lifeboat.
August Holiday Bible Club 21st – 23rd, for all primary school age Children. Thanks to Gerry from All Signs for updating the road sign for free.
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