Belief, faith, religion, and spirituality in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, are the focus of this part of our guide.
Like much of Northern Ireland, Newtownabbey's history includes religious and political strife. The period known as The Troubles (late 1960s to late 1990s) saw significant violence and tension between the nationalist/republican community, who were predominantly Catholic, and the largely Protestant unionist/loyalist community. During this period, Newtownabbey experienced several incidents of violence, including attacks by paramilitary groups such as the Ulster Volunteer Force and the Ulster Freedom Fighters. This period left a lasting impact on the community.
According to the 2021 census, Newtownabbey has a diverse makeup, with Catholics making up about 31% of the population, Protestant and other Christian denominations making up 55%, and those professing other religions or no religion at all making up the balance.
Newtownabbey is home to various churches and religious institutions catering to a range of denominations. Although Protestants comprise over half the population, they are divided into several denominations, leaving Roman Catholicism the most significant single denomination.
Examples of churches located in the Newtownabbey urban area include Calvary Pentecostal Church, Carnmoney Parish Church, Christ Church Congregational, The People's Church, St. Comgalls Church, St. Patrick's Church of Ireland, Trinity Reformed Presbyterian Church, and Whiteabbey Methodist Church.
These and other ministries or places of worship in Newtownabbey are appropriate for this category, regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect.
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Providing a focus on being Christ-centred and leading people to Christ through various activities and services, People's Church is located on Mallusk Road in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, where the congregation offers regular services, community events, and special programmes and activities aimed at spiritual growth and fellowship. Services and events are often livestreamed on the church's YouTube channel. Its beliefs and ministries are highlighted, and contacts are posted.
https://www.peopleschurch-newtownabbey.org/
A member of the Diocese of Connor and the Anglican Communion, St. Patrick's Church is located along Jordanstown Road in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland. The church offers a variety of services, including Sunday Morning Holy Communion at 9:00 am, Morning Prayer at 11:00 am, a contemporary service known as SPACE at 11:00 am, and an evening service at 6:30 pm. All of its services are open to everyone, and the congregation is also active in local outreach programmes.
https://stpatricksjordanstown.weebly.com/
Trinity Reformed Presbyterian Church
Affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian Church denomination, Trinity Reformed is located on Doagh Road in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland. The congregation offers Lord's Day services at 11:30 am and at 6:30 pm, with both services live-streamed on the church's YouTube channel for those who are unable to attend in person. Its website features a statement of beliefs, announcements, meeting schedules, mailing address, telephone number, email address, and a map showing its location.
https://trinityrpc.com/
The Methodist congregation meets at its facilities on Shore Road in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, where a variety of programmes and ministries are offered for people of all ages, including a weekly Sunday service at 11:00 am, as well as service for various groups, such as Boys' Brigade, a Saturday Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Prayer Group, a Lupus Group, Time Out, Badminton, and others. Special programmes and announcements are posted on the site, along with contacts and directions.
https://www.whiteabbeymethodistchurch.co.uk/
