We welcome families to join us on Sundays @ 11am during which we host a fun-filled children’s programme called ‘Kids Zone’. It’s for all primary aged children who will learn from the Bible in a creative fun way. Your kids are guaranteed to have a great time! There is also a crèche for all pre-school children called 'Little Stars'. All our volunteers and leaders have undertaken Safeguarding Trust training and possess an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
Youth
We welcome young people to join us on Sundays @ 11am during which we host a bible teaching programme called 'Youth Zone'. We also have a Youth Fellowship on Mondays @ 7:30pm in the Church Hall, 243 Ravenhill Road. This is for 10-18 year olds and is a great opportunity to tackle difficult questions head on as we seek to discover and grow as young disciples of Christ.
Life Groups
These are for adults of all ages and stages who want to grow as disciples of Jesus. We learn together from the Bible and pray for one another. Meeting on second and fourth week of the month for about an hour and a half at the Rectory (10 Morington) or Church Hall (243 Ravenhill Road).
Toddler's Group
Meeting every Monday from 10am until 12 noon in the Church Hall on 243 Ravenhill Road. This is for parents, grandparents and carers of different nationalities to come with their pre-school children and babies. It’s an opportunity to chat and play together and enjoy a brief time of Bible stories with live nursery rhymes!
Girls Brigade
Girls’ Brigade (GB) is a Christian youth organisation that caters a varied programme for girls and young women. It is a great place to meet life-long friends and encourage girls to be more confident and free to be themselves. St Jude’s provides a full range of enjoyable activities for girls aged 3-18. New members are most welcome to join us on Tuesday from 6:30pm in the Church Hall on 243 Ravenhill Road.
Mothers Union
Our group joined Knockbreda Branch in 2020. The aims and objectives of Mother’s Union are: • To promote and support married life • To encourage parents in their role to develop the faith of their children • To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service • To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and theprotection of children • To help those whose family life has met with adversity
Open Church
This is a Hub where local school children and parents can hang out with us on the church grounds or a cuppa on-the-go. It is a Christian community-based programme that gives opportunity to everyone to have chat and socialize with free drinks and snacks. Questions about faith are welcome for discussion. Every Wednesday from 2:30pm until 4pm at St Jude’s Church on 340 Ormeau Road.
St Jude’s Fellowship
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 2.00pm This is a group for retired ladies living in the Ballynafeigh area. We have a varied programme and a range of activities. The members enjoy an afternoon of friendship, fellowship, fun and food in a relaxed environment. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Church Hall on 273 Ravenhill Road.
Badminton
Senior- Mondays @ 8.30pm Junior- Saturdays @ 10.30am Anyone is welcome to join us to play badminton on Mondays or Saturdays. Junior Badminton is for under 18s and includes coaching. Senior Badminton meets for any adults of any ability. New members most welcome at both groups which meets in the Church Hall on 273 Ravenhill Road.
Choir Practice
Wednesday 7.30pm We welcome anyone to join Choir Practice which happens most Wednesdays in the Church. The Choir take part most weeks in the main Sunday Service @ 11am. Members also welcome to join the Choir at seasonal times especially Christmas and Easter.
