CENTRAL Belfast

On Sunday, we jumped back into our Belong series, as Jamie McMillan unpacked a key theme of what the Church is – one, but different. We are made to be one body, made of many different parts who come together under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Jamie highlighted 3 main ideas. The Church is a body, not a machine;  a family, not a Hierarchy & multicoloured, not beige. Revelation 7:9-10; Ephesians...

This weekend we gathered for our fourth In-House Weekend – a weekend of food, story, teaching, worship & ministry. On Saturday morning, John Dickinson was with us, speaking from the life of Moses as challenged us to think about what our Priority should be as leaders; that People should be our focus; and that our Presence of God through us should be our distinguishing feature in the world. Exod...

As we closed out our In-House Weekend, Dave Dickinson was sharing from Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians, asking us the question, 'What do we do in the wait?' Dave challenged us (through Paul's writing) to be a people who Imitate , Do Good & be a People of Peace . 2 Thessalonians 3:6-16

On Sunday, we launched a new series, unpacking the theme of belonging to the church. Jamie McMillan kicked us off as we looked at how the church is to be colony of Heaven here on earth. Philippians 3:10-11; 17-21 

On Sunday, we marked a significant moment in the life of Central as we were commissioned as congregation within the life of PCI. Dave Dickinson, our Senior Leader, shared with us as we thought about what kind of church we are seeking to be. As he shared two prophetic words that were given to him over the last 6 years, Dave unpacked that we are to be a Well & a River ; a well where the city can...

On Sunday, we rounded off our 'Who We Are' series as we unpacked the value of Witness. Dave Dickinson was sharing with us and challenged us to think about how witnessing to others about our faith in Jesus requires us to Experience & Tell . John 9:1-17;24-34 & Acts 20:17-35

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson walked us through our second value here at Central as we thought about the theme of worship. We are a worshipping people. We were made to worship. Dave reminded us of the Apostle Paul's challenge to the church in Rome as we explored how Worship is about Heart & Hope . Romans 12:1-2; 15:13

On Sunday we looked at the first of our core values here at Central as Jamie McMillan unpacked the theme of Community . We looked at one of the most famous parables in all of Scripture as Jamie spoke from the story of the Good Samaritan. He highlighted that this parable has much to teach us about community and specifically, Our Need for Community & The Uniqueness of Christian Community . Luke...

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson launched a new series, as we dive into our values here at Central. Before we explore these individual values, we looked at the 'how' of these values. We unpacked 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 as we looked a the Apostle Paul's call to be people of Reconciliation & Ambassadors .  2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson rounded off our character study of Jacob. As we look at the astounding events if Genesis 35 and wrestle with its implications, Dave highlighted two main themes: Commitment & Faithfulness Genesis 35

On Sunday, we continued out character study of the life of Jacob, as we made our way through that incredible reconciliation between Jacob and his brother, Esau – whom Jacob had stolen from and deceived all those year earlier. Dave Dickinson was sharing with us and he highlighted three main themes in this text – Change , Reconciliation & Humanity . Genesis 33

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our series in Jacob as we looked at that infamous moment when Jacob wrestles with God. Dave highlighted that this pivotal moment in Jacob's life tells of two key themes – Blessing & Presence . Genesis 32:22-32

On Sunday, John Dickinson continued our Jacob series as we unpacked a large part of Jacob's story. John took us on a whistle-stop tour through the several parts of Jacob's life. We see that Jacob finds his family, acquires a fortune and then flees. In all of this, John reminded us that God worked out His plans in Jacob's broken life and He can work out His plans in ours too. Genesis...

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan continued our series looking at the life of Jacob. This week, we looked when Jacob fled his home. Jamie highlighted three keys aspects of the story: Reluctance , Revelation & Response . Genesis 27-41-45; 28:10-22

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our series in Ephesians, as we looked at what Paul has to say to Households: husbands, wives, children & slaves. Dave highlighted two key theme: Transforming Relationship & Life-Giving Authority . Ephesians 5:21-6:9

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan kicked off a brand new, 6-part series looking a the life of Jacob. This week, we looked at how Esau sells his birthright. Genesis 25:19-34

On Sunday, John Dickinson continued our More series as we entered the fifth chapter of Ephesians. John unpacked the big theme of formation that Paul speaks of in this part of the letter and called us to be Children of Light; a people of an alternative Kingdom while we live here on Earth; a Kingdom that is marked by love and thanksgiving .  Ephesians 5:1-20

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our More series. This week, we looked at the new life that we are offered in Jesus. This passage is marked by a Person and Patterns as we seek to live lives that are holy and Christlike - lives marked by compassion, kindness and forgiveness.  Ephesians 4:17-31

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan continued our walk through the book of Ephesians as we looked at the theme of vocation and calling. Unpacking Paul's incredible challenge to "to live a life worthy of the calling you have received", Jamie reminded us that we all have a specific role to play in the Kingdom of God; that vocation and calling is about knowing what it is we are gifted in and com...

On Sunday, Jess McCarroll continued our More series as we unpack the passage that hosts one of the most famous verses in Ephesians; That God is able to immeasurably, abundantly more than we can ever think or imagine. Jess highlighted two key themes: Power & Love   Ephesians 3:14-21

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our More series on Ephesians, as we worked our way through the first part of chapter 3. This week's focus was on the theme of the Mystery , the Carrier & Clarity . Ephesians 3:1-13

On Sunday, we continued our walk through the book of Ephesians as Dave Dickinson unpacked the second half of Ephesians 2. We looked at the theme of New Humanity, and how there is now no barrier to who can receive salvation in Jesus. Dave unpacked the Portrait , Peacemaker & Promise . Ephesians 2:11-22

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our walk through the book of Ephesians as we entered chapter 2. This week's theme was 'Alive in Christ'. Dave focus on the Depths & Heights of the life we have in Christ. Ephesians 2:1-10

On Sunday, Helen Warnock continued our series 'More', as we walk through the Book of Ephesians. This week, we looked at the theme of Wonder and how there is Hope, Riches & Power in life with Jesus. Ephesians 1:15-23

On Sunday, John Dickinson continued our new series 'More', as we walk through the letter to the Ephesians. We looked at the theme of Blessing & Inheritance and how our lives should be all about Jesus. How does our position in Christ change how we live? Ephesians 1:3-14