WHAT WE BELIEVE

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'Helping people connect with God'

HISTORY OF ST. COLUMBA’S

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About Us

We are seeking in St. Columba’s to be a church of balance. A three-legged stool maintains balance, even on uneven ground. Therefore we have three aspects to our vision, to:

~ DEVELOP in our relationship with God

~ DEEPEN in love for one another, and

~ DRAW others to discover God’s love and mercy for

  themselves.

Picture of a three-legged stool with the word balance beside it.

We are aware that there are good things within our Anglican tradition (the central place of the Word, etc.) and yet there is a need to change in some areas (without compromising) in order to be relevant to the culture around us. As a church we have a rich tradition of music with a wonderful choir who lead us in worship each week. Combining this with some contemporary music and styles of worship (particularly in the evening service) we are hoping to reach both young and old, encouraging renewal and growth within Christ’s Church.

Pastoral care is also important in encouraging spiritual growth. The Bible Study group during the week is part of this pastoral care and so we encourage everyone to come along and study the Scriptures together in an atmosphere of prayer and support for each other.

It is our desire to be more outward looking as a church, looking at ways in which we can be more involved in the communitymaking a difference in our town and nation.

RECTOR: Rev William Seale

 

 

William comes from Co. Kilkenny and went to school at Ashton in Cork. Studied Archaeology & Greek & Roman Civilisation at University College Cork before entering the Church of Ireland Theological College in Dublin. He has been the incumbent of Drumragh with Mountfield since 2001 having been in the parish previously as the curate (1987-1990).

He is married to Elizabeth, a music teacher at the Integrated College Dungannon. She is also the Chruch Organist at St. Columba's.

 

Interests:

Antiques, reading, walking ( when the energy allows!! ), cookery & FOOD!!!

CURATE-ASSISTANT: Rev Andrew Quill

 

 

 

Andrew grew up in Derry Diocese, being the son of Canon Walter Quill (former rector of Derg & Termonamongan). He returned from Uganda in 2006 where he and his wife Joanne (midwife/nurse) were co-ordinators of a holistic ministry in the Diocese of Luweero. Although Andrew trained in architecture, he followed in his father’s footsteps into the ordained ministry in 2005 when he was ordained a deacon in Luweero Diocese.

Andrew and Joanne have three children (two girls and one boy) who were all born in Kenya were they were for 3 years as Mission Partners with CMSI.

 

Interests:

Movies, walking, multimedia, reading and eating William’s great culinary delights!!

Photo of the Rector, Rev William SealePhoto of the Curate-Assistant, Rev Andrew QuillSmall photo of the family service on 24th February 2008, as part of the website title.Small photo of B4U, our informal evening service, as part of the website title.
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