About Us

Who's Who

No organisation can operate well without a few good people to keep it going. We're pretty fortunate in that we have several, but space doesn't permit us to list them all. Here are a few (starting with the top man himself!):-

Current Minister: Aian Ferguson
Apparently, the buck stops here (in Carrick Methodist Church, anyway) - that is, with the current incumbent, Aian Ferguson, who, among other strings to his bow, can say that he was President of the Methodist Church in Ireland in the year 2008-2009. It all seems like a long time ago, but it's great to have Aian and Joan back pastoring the flock at Carrick. (I mean, where else could you get a smile like the one above?)

Retired Ministers: Sam Clements (does a mean stand-up comedy routine), and Derek Russell (Ireland's answer to Mario Lanza, but slightly shorter). Mind you, retired in the Methodist sense doesn't really mean retired; Derek has been working on the Ballyclare circuit (Ballyclare/Ballynure/Doagh) for quite some time now (since "retirement"), and Sam also covers quite a bit of ground as he fills in for other ministers for various reasons. We really are very fortunate in having such a high calibre of ministers amongst our congregation.

Society Steward:
This post has just been filled by one of our stalwart members, Robert Craig, whose main claim to fame is that he is Glentoran's most loyal supporter (Some would say Glentoran's only supporter. For the uninitiated, Glentoran is a football team - well, Robert thinks it is anyway). Seriously, Robert plays a part in many aspects of our church's life, and before this recent 'promotion', he was well known for being a Junior BB Officer, a House Group leader, member of the Church Council, and in recent months has been assisting Aian and Derek Scoffield with some of the announcement duties at the front of the church. Having now got another job, his salary will, of course, double (that's right, twice zero is still zero).
I eventually managed to get a proper photograph of him (that even passed muster with his wife - well, actually, she picked a couple out for me, since the one we had up at first was not exactly front cover of Vogue). (Oh, and I've just remembered - he's also well known for his comedic timing - just ask him about 'four candles'

Circuit Steward: Derek Scoffield
Derek has been supporting Carrickfergus MC probably longer than I've been around, and has a finger in most pies, being a Local Preacher, a BB Officer, a member of the Church Council, you name it, he's probably done it or fulfilled that office at one time or another - you can never have too many Dereks. At the minute he's doing a great job of keeping track of the new building work by attending the various meetings involved and feeding any relevant information back to the congregation

Organisation Meeting Times

What's normally on this week in your church
Please pray for all the regular activities.
(Note: All activities are in the new church building unless otherwise stated)

Sunday
10.15 am G-Force (Sunday School)
11.00 am Morning Worship (Crèche/Children’s Church facilities normally available - Minor Hall/Balcony level)
7.00 pm Evening Worship
8.30 pm Synergy (Youth Fellowship)
8.30 pm Young Adults' group (monthly)
8.30 pm Couples' Fellowship (3rd Sunday)

Monday
10.00 am Ladies' Keep Fit
10.30 am Womens' Morning Fellowship
6.30 pm Junior CE
7.00 pm Bowls
7.45 pm MWI (2nd & 4th Mondays of the month)
7.45 pm Home Groups (1st & 3rd Mondays)


Tuesday
10.00 am Ladies' Keep Fit
10.00 am to 2.00 pm Friendship Centre
6.30 pm BB Anchor Boys/Puppy Club (P1/P4)
7.00 pm Junior BB (P5/P7)
7.45 pm Company Section (S8/S14)
7.45 pm Home Group (1st and 3rd Tuesdays)

Wednesday
10.00 am Parent and Toddlers' Group
7.30 pm Home Group (2nd and 4th Wednesdays)
8.00 pm Midweek Fellowship

Thursday
10.00 am to 2.00 pm Friendship Centre
2.00 pm Bowling Fellowship
6.00 pm GB Ladybirds/Explorers
7.00 pm GB Company Section

Friday
10.00 am Parent and Toddlers' Group
6.30 pm Junior Impact! Youth Club (primary school age)
8.00 pm Impact! (secondary school age)
8.00 pm Unity (Praise and Fellowship - 3rd Friday)
8.00 pm Young Adults' group (monthly)

Saturday
9.00 am Praise & Prayer Meeting
9.00 am Mens' Breakfast (as arranged)
10.15 am Coffee Morning (last Saturday)