Diocesan News
Family Sundaes in Dundrum
Last Sunday was a special day for St Donard’s Community Church in Dundrum with the first of its ‘Family Sundaes’ taking place after the morning service.
Since its launch in September 2020 people have been able to meet for an evening service in the church building but unable to spend time getting to know one another that bit better.
Some of those attending also said they would love to bring their young families along to church but things such as the time made it a little difficult. So, wanting to connect people together, especially young families in the village, the community church has planned its Family Sundaes over the summer months.
The last Sunday in June was the first of three that we have planned. People gathered for all age worship at 10.30 am and then just as people left the building they were greeted by the ice cream van from Brennan’s coming up the drive. The sun was shining, the ice cream was welcome and so too was the chat between regulars and newcomers.
One newcomer to the village shared “It was just great to come along to church and to spend time getting to meet new people”. Another young family who have found the recent lockdowns difficult said, “it was a great way to get out and about again.”
In the community, for the community
Two more ‘Sundaes’ are planned for 25 July and 18 August. Colin Morris, Community Pastor said: “There’s more space for more people and families of all ages to join us later in the summer and also at our evening gatherings at 6.30 pm.
“We want to be a church in the community, for the community, a place where people can connect with one another, but most importantly help people to come to know something more about Jesus.
“We said in church how we couldn’t wait to taste the ice cream afterwards but most importantly of all how the Bible tells us to “taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34), even better than ice cream!”
These events have followed on from a Christmas Trail through the village last December and Family Night In packs which were delivered to families in the village, both organised by the community church. As the year goes on and as restrictions lift they hope to be doing more to serve both the gospel and the people of Dundrum.
More photos from the event are available here.
For more information visit www.stdonardsdundrum.com
For further information please contact:
Diocesan Communications Officer, Down & Dromore
07840 006899
Mrs Annette McGrath
dco@downdromorediocese.org