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August 2023
Home Outreach | Mulvin, Co. Tyrone
Each summer the Youth Council organise outreach trips at home, to the mainland and sometimes further afield. Home outreach will give you an opportunity to serve amongst the young through bible clubs and other evangelistic efforts as well as encouraging the believers working in the local congregation. You’ll also get to know and fellowship with other likeminded young people as you serve with them. This year we are taking a team to Mulvin, Co. Tyrone, if you would like to…
Mainland Outreach, London
Each summer the Youth Council organise outreach trips at home, to the mainland and sometimes further afield. These trips are an opportunity for you to get an insight into some of the smaller churches and works of the denomination, encourage the believers dwelling there, learn in a very practical way how to evangelise, and fellowship with other likeminded young people. This year we are taking a team to carry out evangelism in South Grove, London, if you would like to…
October 2023
Day Outreach Opportunity | 14th October
Time: 12:30pm The Youth Council will having a time of outreach before the NI football match meeting at Tyndale FPC. This is a great opportunity for you to involve yourself practically in spreading the good news of the Gospel.
Historical Trip 2023 | Scotland
Want to know more about your Christian heritage? The Youth Council is delighted to offer a weekend-long sightseeing tour, going to places of interest within Scotland. Visiting sites connected to John Knox, Robert Murray M’Cheyne, Patrick Hamilton, Mary Slessor and other figures from Church History. Worshiping in Rutherglen FPC (Glasgow) on the LORD’s Day. The exact itinerary will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Friday 27th – Monday 30th October Cost: £200 (£60 Deposit) – Meals are not included. Closing date:…
November 2023
Weekend Encouragement Trip | Liverpool FPC, England
Taking place from 17th – 20th November 2023 Join us for a short trip to the mainland, and encourage a small congregation through outreach, open air work and fellowship. SPACES NOW FULL!
December 2023
Day Outreach Opportunity | 9th December
Time: 3pm – 6pm The Youth Council will having a time of outreach at the Christmas Markets in Belfast. This is a great opportunity for you to involve yourself practically in spreading the good news of the Gospel.
January 2024
Youth Leadership Training Seminar | Lisburn FPC
Commencing at 9:30am; Concluding at 3:30pm The Seminar is aimed at all Youth Fellowship Leaders, Youth Fellowship Committee Members and Designated Youth, but is open to all who wish to attend. The speakers will present the following topics: Discipling young people beyond Youth Fellowship Involving young people in the church for their profit and that of the church family Advice on presenting messages to youth How to conduct a Bible Study and its advantages What is a good youth…
February 2024
50th Anniversary Youth Council Rally | Martyrs Memorial FPC
We hope you can join us at our 50th Anniversary Youth Rally taking place at Martyrs Memorial FPC. We look forward to welcoming you in-person. Date: Friday 16th February 2024 at 8:00pm
March 2024
Training Weekend 2024 | Moyallen Centre, Portadown
The training weekend provides an opportunity for young people to learn some of the fundamental aspects of Evangelism. This is important as witnessing for Christ is part of the Christian mandate! Applications are now closed.
April 2024
Weekend Encouragement Trip | Isle of Man
Taking place from 12th – 15th April 2024 Join us for a short trip to the Isle of Man, and encourage a small congregation through outreach, open air work and fellowship. Cost: £110 not including flights or food. ***NO SPACES LEFT***
May 2024
Young Adults Retreat 2024 | Castlewellan Castle
Join us for a weekend of fun and fellowship with like-minded young people at Castlewellan Castle. The weekend will run from Friday 3rd May through to Monday 6th May. See you there! SPACES NOW FULL!
August 2024
Summer Camp 2024 | Greenhill YMCA, Newcastle
Taking place from 5th August – 9th August 2024 Greenhill YMCA is an outdoor learning and residential centre set in a beautiful 17 acre site on the slopes of Slieve Donard Mountain in the heart of the Kingdom of Mourne Each day campers can enjoy the many varied structured activities, which Greenhill offers, and use the excellent facilities available on site. The dedicated team of local and international staff at Greenhill will be on hand to make sure every young…
Home Outreach | Limavady, NI
Each summer the Youth Council organise outreach trips at home, to the mainland and sometimes further afield. Home outreach will give you an opportunity to serve amongst the young through bible clubs and other evangelistic efforts as well as encouraging the believers working in the local congregation. You’ll also get to know and fellowship with other likeminded young people as you serve with them. This year we are taking a team to Limavady, Co. Londonderry, if you would like to…
Mainland Outreach, Oulton Broad
Each summer the Youth Council organise outreach trips at home, to the mainland and sometimes further afield. These trips are an opportunity for you to get an insight into some of the smaller churches and works of the denomination, encourage the believers dwelling there, learn in a very practical way how to evangelise, and fellowship with other likeminded young people. This year we are taking a team to carry out evangelism in Oulton Broad, England, if you would like to…
September 2024
Youth Council National Rally 2024 | Ballymena FPC
We hope you can join us at our National Youth Rally taking place at Ballymena FPC. We look forward to welcoming you in-person. Date: Friday 13th September 2024 at 8:00pm
Day Outreach Opportunity | 14th September
Start Time: 10am The Youth Council will having a time of outreach for our Londonderry Free Presbyterian Church. This is a great opportunity for you to involve yourself practically in spreading the good news of the Gospel. Contact us on social media if you are hoping to go!
Bi-Monthly Bible Study | Magherafelt FPC
The Youth Council’s Bi-Monthly Bible Study will be held in Magherafelt on the 14th September at 7:00pm, the focus will be on missionaries with Glenn Hamilton. Come along to learn more about this subject and enjoy fellowship.
Weekend Encouragement Trip | Bristol FPC
Taking place from 20th – 23th September 2024, join us for a short trip to the Bristol, and encourage a mainland congregation through outreach, open air work and fellowship. Cost: £135 not including flights or food. (Deposit: £50) *** Applications now closed *** Flight details: Book flight with EasyJet Belfast Intl to Bristol – Flight no. EZY230, 20th September leaving at 21:45 Bristol to Belfast Intl – Flight no. EZY223, 23rd September leaving at 07:00
November 2024
Historical Trip 2024 | Kent
Want to know more about your Christian heritage? The Youth Council is delighted to offer a weekend-long sightseeing tour, going to places of interest within Kent. There will be a focus on Puritans, nonconformity and Huguenots sites. Friday 1st – Monday 4th November Cost: £140 (£60 Deposit) – Flights and meals are not included. Closing date: 11th October 2024 Event Code: HT Open to all 18 years and over *** Applications are now being added to a waiting list. Please…
February 2025
Training Weekend 2025 | Moyallen Centre, Portadown
The training weekend provides an opportunity for young people to learn some of the fundamental aspects of Evangelism. This is important as witnessing for Christ is part of the Christian mandate! This year we will have a range of topics including preparing a Bible Lesson for a Children’s meeting by Miss Joyce Walsh, Evangelism: Why we do it by Mr Noel Shields, and Rev. Peter McIntyre will take us through different aspects of Mormonism and how we can witness to…
May 2025
Young Adults Retreat 2025 | Castlewellan Castle
Join us for a weekend of fun and fellowship with like-minded young people at Castlewellan Castle. The weekend will run from Friday 2nd May through to Monday 5th May. See you there! Applications are now full but if you want to be added to the waiting list contract us on social media.
August 2025
Home Outreach | Cloughmills, NI
Each summer the Youth Council organise outreach trips at home, to the mainland and sometimes further afield. Home outreach will give you an opportunity to serve amongst the young through bible clubs and other evangelistic efforts as well as encouraging the believers working in the local congregation. You’ll also get to know and fellowship with other likeminded young people as you serve with them. This year we are taking a team to Cloughmills, Co. Antrim, if you would like to…
Summer Camp 2025 | Greenhill YMCA, Newcastle
Taking place from 4th August – 8th August 2025 Greenhill YMCA is an outdoor learning and residential centre set in a beautiful 17 acre site on the slopes of Slieve Donard Mountain in the heart of the Kingdom of Mourne. Each day campers can enjoy the many activities, including trips out to Todd’s Leap and Airtastic. The dedicated team of FPC YC leaders and the staff at Greenhill will be on hand to make sure every young person has an…
Mainland Outreach, Merthyr Tydfil
Each summer the Youth Council organise outreach trips at home, to the mainland and sometimes further afield. These trips are an opportunity for you to get an insight into some of the smaller churches and works of the denomination, encourage the believers dwelling there, learn in a very practical way how to evangelise, and fellowship with other likeminded young people. This year we are taking a team to carry out evangelism in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, if you would like to…
October 2025
Weekend Encouragement Trip | Rutherglen FPC
Taking place from 10th – 13th October 2025, join us for a short trip to the Rutherglen, and encourage a mainland congregation through outreach, open air work and fellowship. Cost: £110 not including flights or food. (Deposit: £40) *** Note *** Before booking your flights wait for text confirmation that space is available on the trip. Flight details: Book flight with EasyJet Belfast Intl to Glasgow- Flight no. EZ63, 10th October leaving at 21:00 Glasgow to Belfast Intl – Flight…
Historical Trip 2025 | London
Want to know more about your Christian heritage? The Youth Council is delighted to offer a weekend-long sightseeing tour, going to places of interest within Central London. You will be visiting Charles Spurgeon’s Metropolitan Tabernacle, John Wesley’s Chapel, John Bunyan Museum and more.. Friday 31st – Monday 3th November Cost: £175 (£60 Deposit) – Flights, lunch, dinner and public transport are not included. Closing date: 11th October 2025 Event Code: HT Open to all 18 years and over *** Please…
November 2025
Bi-Monthly Bible Study | Mount Merrion FPC
The Youth Council’s Bi-Monthly Bible Study will be held in Mount Merrion on the 29th November at 8:00pm. Come along to learn more about the Bible and enjoy fellowship.
December 2025
Belfast Christmas Market | Day Outreach Opportunity
Start Time: 3pm The Youth Council will having a time of outreach at the Belfast Christmas Markets. This is a great opportunity for you to involve yourself practically in spreading the good news of the Gospel. Contact us on social media if you are hoping to go!
January 2026
Ulster Rugby Match | Day Outreach Opportunity
Start Time: TBC The Youth Council will having a time of outreach at an Ulster Rugby Match. This is a great opportunity for you to involve yourself practically in spreading the good news of the Gospel. Contact us on social media if you are hoping to go!
Training Weekend 2026 | Moyallen Centre, Portadown
The training weekend provides an opportunity for young people to learn some of the fundamental aspects of Evangelism. This is important as witnessing for Christ is part of the Christian mandate! This year we will have a range of topics including Preparation & Discipline in a Childrens Meeting by Rev Ryan McKee; History, Theology and Conduct in Open Airs by Mr Colin Maxwell; and Islam by Rev David Stewart. This will be especially helpful for anyone looking to attend our…