First Church is a community who offer acts of service towards others in response to the call of God. Our vision is to grow in love for God, each other and the world therefore, as the world starts on our doorstep, here are a few of the ways that we try to shine God’s light into our own town and local community.
Food Bank
‘For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited me in.’ Matthew 25 v 35
Ballynahinch Foodbank is managed by First Presbyterian Church and supported by the local community.
It aims to help those experiencing short-term financial hardship regardless of background. It is not meant to offer long-term assistance or financial support. We provide non-perishable food parcels, enough to feed a family for 3 days, on production of a voucher. Vouchers can be obtained from CAP, Homestart, St Vincent de Paul, NIHE, The Hub and Social Services. Up to a maximum of 4 vouchers per family may be issued during a period of need.
This is a confidential service run by volunteers.
We would appreciate your support by leaving non-perishable food at the church or by donating money.
Foodbank is open Tuesday 9.30am to 12.30pm.
The Edge
This is a cross community centre for Youth – supported by Ballynahinch Baptist, Methodist, Edengrove & First Presbyterian, Magheradroll Parish, St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. It is funded by the Education Authority, the Churches and individual church members. There is a large team of leaders and volunteers. It has been going for about 16 years and provides after school activities, an evening drop in, and annual Mission trips to Romanian orphanages or similar.
Visit The Edge Facebook Page for more info - https://www.facebook.com/edgeballynahinch/?locale=en_GB
Ballynahinch Counselling Centre
Safe, local caring, confidential and professional counselling service for those 12+ enabling you to talk through current or past life difficulties, gaining new insights and direction.
It deals with bereavement, depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide
50 Windmill Street, Ballynahinch. Tel: 028 97561100
CAP (Christians Against Poverty)
The Mid-Down Debt Centre was launched in 2013 as a response to financial difficulties experienced by members of the community in Ballynahinch and the surrounding area.
Enter your postcode on this page to see when the next CAP Money course will happen as well as contact details for CAP for free debt help: https://capuk.org/i-want-help/search