Doagh Methodist Church
Mission Statement:
As we come together to worship the Lord may you not only experience the depth of His love but also feel the warmth and caring of our Church family.
| Church Activities | |
| (These activities take place from September until April/May) | |
| Sunday | Service of Worship 10.30am (10am during July & August) |
| (Holy Communion—1st Sunday each month) | |
| (Family Service—4th Sunday each month) | |
| Sunday School & Bible Class - 10.45am | |
| Evening Service 6pm - 1st Sunday each month plus special services (see Services of Worship) | |
| Youth Fellowship (1st year +) at 7.30pm | |
| Monday | MWI—1st & 3rd Monday (venue varies) at 7.45pm |
| Wednesday | Learning Together (2nd Wednesday) at 7.45pm |
| Bible Study (4th Wednesday) at 8pm | |
| Saturday | Men’s Breakfast at 8.30am (1st Sat) |
| Superintendent Minister | Rev Thomas Stevenson | |
| Circuit Steward | Jane McKendry | |
| Circuit Secretary | Eleanor Thompson | |
| Circuit Treasurer | Donald Fetherston | |
| Circuit Property Steward | Kyle McAdam |
| Doagh Church Council | ||
| Society Steward | David McKendry | |
| Society Secretary | Pascale Bailie | |
| Society Treasurer | Deborah Rosbotham | |
| Society Property Steward | Kyle McAdam | |
| Elected Representatives | ||
| To serve 3 years | Malcolm Ramsey, Nicola McCrea | |
| To serve 2 years | Joe Davison, Tracey White | |
| To serve 1 year | Doreen McKinstry |
Church History
The first Methodist Chapel at The Entry, Doagh was erected on the present site in 1799. It was described as ‘a humble structure 16 feet square’ and served the needs of the Methodist community until 1844 when it was demolished and a new Church erected, which was opened free of debt. The building was lovingly maintained through the years with repairs being done in 1912 and in 1979 a vestry, kitchen and toilets were added.
Successive generations of families have held membership of the Church since its opening to the present time. The area surrounding the village of Doagh has seen tremendous change with many housing developments taking place. Those who have come to live in the area and share in the fellowship of the Church have found warm welcome and new members have quickly integrated into its life and work.
The congregation undertook a very ambitious building scheme in 1998, enlarging the Church and completely renovating and restoring the entire property and enhancing the ancillary facilities by the provision of first floor accommodation. A Flower Festival was held in 1999 to give thanks for the work completed and for 200 years of witness on this site.
In 2008 the congregation took on further improvements to their property by installing a new kitchen in an upstairs room and in the former kitchen, changing it into a comfortable meeting room with soft furnishings.
The Methodist Congregation in Doagh seeks to continue the mission for which under God our forefathers first built on this site, namely, to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and to offer Christian Service in the community.
