Mountpottinger Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church

Serving the east Belfast community since 1874.

Belfast, County Antrim

Opening times

Various times : visiting by arrangement.

Address

1a Castlereagh Street
Belfast
County Antrim
BT5 4NE

The church is one of the oldest buildings in east Belfast having been established in 1875 and extended in 1899 with the addition of a foyer. A School Hall was added in 1906.

There is a strong link with WWI with a plaque in the main church commemorating congregation members who served in the Great War and a framed memorial Roll of Honour now kept in the former school hall.

The church also has strong links with those who established local industries including shipbuilding (Harland and Wolff, builders of the Titanic) and the Sirocco Works (at one time the largest manufacturer of machinery in Ireland).

An exciting partnership has been formed between the congregation and the Bright Umbrella Drama Company, a professional theatre company who rehearse and perform at the church. In 2023 plans were drawn up to renovate the building for use as a joint arts and theatre centre and place of worship.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Train station within 250m

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Wifi

  • A full programme of theatre events (www.brightumbrella.co.uk) as well as regular worship services.

  • Presbyterian Non-Subscribing

  • Gateway Grant, £8,500, 2022

  • Our Gateway Grants fund churches developing building projects and also urgent maintenance and repair projects to help keep churches open.

Contact information

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