Welcome to First Presbyterian Church Bangor

Let us extend a very warm welcome to you, whether you have never visited First Bangor before or if you have been coming for 50 years (or more).

If you are new to First Bangor then there is guaranteed to be something for you in the Church. Whether it's coming along to one of our many organisations or simply coming down to our Sunday service, we cater for all ages and all backgrounds. Have a browse through this website and you'll see for yourself.

If you have been down to First Bangor in whatever capacity you will find loads of useful resources on this website, from latest announcements and sermons to the Halls Diary and upcoming events. Go ahead and click here to register for the Church e-Zine and you will be kept up to date.

Click here to read about our Organisations, including what how we Work for Youth of All Ages

Click here if you would like to see the Church Halls Diary and make a Halls Booking Enquiry

What has been put on the website lately? . . .

NEW VISITORS - click here to read about what to expect at a typical Sunday Morning Service

Latest Announcements can be viewed here - Announcements - 13th May 2012

“ Sun “I want to know Christ and the power of the resurrection” Phil3;14 Lord through your word today may I be stirred to have a greater passion for You the Living Word. PRAY Gods Spirit will minister to each one taking holy Communion. That He will reaffirm to us Christ’s ultimate sacrifice for our sin .Pray all will re examine, respond and rededicate their lives to serve our Risen Saviour. Give thanks for all Willis and Mark’s preparations for the week ahead; may they be encouraged each day . Mon “He will not leave you or forsake you” Deut31:6 Pray for those who are sick, those waiting for test results or waiting for surgery ,those struggling with unemployment or job insecurity. Uphold those in frailty of body and mind and their carers. Whatever road each one is on, Pray they know the very real presence of our Lord and can say ”we can face any fear when we know the Lord is near” Tues Christian Aid Week Uphold those collecting this week. Pray for safety and a generous spirit of each giver. May God multiply each gift ,so much is accomplished .PCI –KENYA—Stephen Cowan requests prayer for –those affected by the severe flooding in the west yet for others still struggling with drought. Give thanks for the professions of faith as a result of Youth Outreaches in the villages around Tuum. That God will encourage the students to believe even more in the power of the gospel .Pray protection for all our missionaries both physical and spiritual. Wed Give thanks for the young Christian woman newly appointed as PA to David Cameron in his constituency office in Oxford. Pray God will use her for good and give her His wisdom discernment and protection. PRAISE GOD for the strong Christian witness of players and officials at present in the Ulster Rugby Squad .Give thanks that God desires His children to bear witness to Him wherever he places them and use them to lead others to Christ. Remember Christians In Sport and other organisations preparing staff, chaplains and volunteers for the Olympics. Thu Continue in prayer for our MP’s and MLAs and those senior civil servants who hold offices of power to bring change. Pray for wisdom and humility, a sense of justice righteousness and fairness ,all God given .Pray protection for all children, the vulnerable ,the poorest and the confused, as they change laws or propose new bills. Continue to pray marriage in our society as God intended it to be. Remember the work of CARE and Care for the Family and others seeking to lobby and have their voice heard in the corridors of power. Fri PCI –MALAWI Pray for Dr Neil Kennedy –his heavy work load these next 2 weeks- for safety travelling to Lilongwe and Zambia. For appropriate delegation before he leaves and energy for each task. Urgently pray for the people struggling because of devaluation of the currency-that the economy will improve and the new president will make decisions which benefit the people. Pray God will remain sovereign in her life. Sat “Whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things”Phil4;8 Lord as we think on and focus on this scripture may we understand that living under Your grace can change the way we feel about others and our actions can be effected by dwelling on Your blessings . May we learn to live and breathe these words each day and watch in awe as You changes lives.