PEOPLE

What is a Church without its people? At SPB so many people give of themselves to make things come together. We are thankful for everyone who serves in seen and unseen ways each week to help our worship and activities take place.

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Rev Andrew (Minister in charge)

The Rev Andrew was introduced as Minister of the Parish of St Paul and St Barnabas, Belfast, on Wednesday, June 8. Andrew, is a native of Portadown, Co Armagh, and grew up in the Parish of St Mathias. He studied Computer Science at Queen’s University Belfast, graduating in 2012. In 2014, he Studied at Ulster University, focusing on business and management while working in IT Support, Software Development and Digital communications.

It was in 2015 that Andrew began training for the Ministry at Trinity College Dublin. Andrew was a deacon in Donacloney Parish before moving to nearby Banbridge as a curate in Seapatrick Parish. If he is not working, you will find him out on the bike cycling, in the gym doing CrossFit or making his coffee with some fancy beans while reading a random theology book.

Andrew is involved in across the Church of Ireland, serving on the Connor Diocesan Council, the Church of Ireland General Synod. as well as the Church and Soceity comission of the Church of Ireland. He served on the Council of the Church of Ireland Evangelical Fellowship to promote biblical faith and provide Gospel resources, remains a member of the First things Group, and currently serves on the Team of City to City Ireland. Andrew currently serves as part of a team the visit Abuja each year to deliver biblical trianing to Clergy across Nigeria. Andrew writes extensively for different resources; you can find his writing on his website.

MEET SOME OF THE TEAM

KATE CROTHERS

Kate is our Parish Reader, which means she helps lead our Worship on Sundays. Kate is also active across various roles and ministries in Church as she serves on our leadership Team, and pastorally throughout the Church Family as well.

MICHAEL TREGENNA

Michael serves as our Director or Music and Worship. He is a multitalented musician who is as happy on the Organ or Piano. He has served faithfully in the Parish for over 25 years, and you might occasionally find him helping out other churches with their musical ministry.

REV BRIAN LACEY

Rev Brian is on of our assisting clergy and serves in the parish of St Peters and helps out in the Background Management of SPB on Vestry, and in other practical ways.

ROBERT HARGROVE

Robert is one of our church wardens. What does that mean? Well he willingly takes on responibiliy for making sure the church is ready for our serives each Sunday Monring, he welcomes people at the door, and he makes sure the heat is on! We are so thankful for Robert who serves in so many unseen ways

LISA JAMESON

Lisa has been a member of St. Paul's for most of her life, and she has been a blessing to the church for most of her life. Lisa is currently running the Kids ministry in SPB, serving on the Vestry, and running the Community Drop-Inn, as well as serving in our Hospitality.

FRANCIS MILLS

Francis has been a life-long member of SPB. As well as serving on the vestry, she helps out in the hospitality side of things. If She is not in church, then she is probably running after some of her Grandchildren.

ALAN MCINTOSH

Alan has been a faithful member of St Paul's for a Long time! He helps to look after our building and grounds, and works hard to make sure our facilities can bring Glory to God and serve our community in mission. Alan also serves as one of our counsellors of Hope.

CLAIRE MCINTOSH

Claire has served in the church for nearly 10 years and works a few hours a week as our director of facilities. Additionally, along with Alan Mc, claire serves in our COunselling service - Hope.

JOHN NELSON

John coordinate different aspects of our Sunday Worship (Like Prayers & Readings) and Helps with Church administration. If he is not figuring out the Church accounts, then you will probably find him serving in the Choir, or helping the Vestry in other ways.

PETER MCROBERTS

Peter works part-time for the church in a gospel Partnership with All Saints. He is currently spending much of his time with students at Ulster University Belfast. He loves helping them see more of who Jesus is, whether that means coming to faith for the first time or growing in their walk with him.

IRENE TAGGART

Irene serves across the life of our Church in hospitality, Prayer, Worship, teaching the bible, and pastorally. She has served faithfully across so many roles in the Church and is a wonderful encouragement to all who she has ministered to.

ALAN MILLAR

Rev Alan is a retired Church of Ireland Minister who has served in Canada and the Church of Ireland. He is active in the life of the church in music, pastoral care, and coordinating the parish magazine. He also looks after the minister Pastors Pen.

CHURCH CHOIR & WORSHIP

At St Pauls & St Barnabas we are blessed to have so many gifted musicans and singers. During our Sunday Worship they serve in different ways to help us grow in our faith and love of God.

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