Coming Soon:
Here are some things we'd really, really love you to know about.
Where next? Exploring possible futures together.
In September (7th and 21st) there are two opportunities for people in church (and anyone interested) to meet with our two new ministers after the service. There'll be refreshments, and time to generate ideas and discussion about where the church could go next. We hope to ask questions that will stmulate faith, look to a positive, realistic future, and remember the best of what has been.
PRAY SPACE: Prayer Evening (27 Sept, 7pm)
An evening to pray for the needs of the world around us, bless our communities and local businesses, pray for the Isle of Man, and for each other. Contemporary worship music to listen to or sing to, and open times of gently guided prayer. The time flies by and it's super-informal. A partnership between St Ninian's and Pioneer.
Harvest Lunch | Sunday 5th October, 12-2
We'd love to get loads of us together for a light lunch, and time to chat, pray and be inspired together as we celebrate the harvest this year. Anyone from our congregations is welcome, but please do let us know if you're coming, and any dietary requirements you might have, so that we can make enough delicious food. The meal will work on a donations basis, and there will be a bowl for proper money and the tapper-machine for cards and phone donations. Just give what you are able to, and come along.
24/7 Prayer Space
Pioneer Church will be opening our Upper Room space for an entire week to pray for our community and the world around us in October Half Term (25-31 October). This is an ecumenical week where people from any church (or none) can come at any time (7am-10pm) that week to pray. We will have times where people from the community are invited in, times of musical worship, times for morning or evening prayer, and more. Sign up for just one hour, for a few slots, or just come when you can.
For the youth, there will also hopefully be a sleep-over / pray-over one night in the week. For more information, see Rev Alex or Rev Steven. To sign-up to an hour, hit this link.
Come and See Day
Saturday 8th November (10-4) sees the whole church building open to the public.
Come and see the facilities, enjoy some refreshments, and look around - including (weather dependent) a trip up our tower - usually closed to the public. Under 16's will need to be accompanied by an adult, and due to the design of the 1900's steps ... it's at your own risk. It's worth it though!
The idea is to meet our community, generate questions, get ideas from everyone about ways we can serve where we are, and for you to see around.
Alpha: An opportunity to explore the meaning of life!
Starting in January 2026, and going all the way to Easter, this course covers the basics of what it means to be a Christian today. It's based on video material, food, discussion and open questions from anyone on the course.
We're running this for free at The Bohemian Coffee House (opposite NEXT on Strand Street).
To look at all the details for this course and sign up, click here.
Christmas with St. Ninian's and Pioneer Church
It's never too early to start planning things for Christmas, but it is currently too early to put up posters about it.
So - rest assured there will be loads of things happening around Christmas for you, and your family and friends to pop along to.
They'll appear here at the right time.
