Seagoe parish facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Seagoe parish |
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| St Gobhan's parish | |
Seagoe Parish Church, 2007
(prior to the building of the Parish Centre) |
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| Location | Seagoe Road, Portadown |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Churchmanship | Low Church |
| Website | seagoe.co.uk |
| History | |
| Founded | 540 A.D 1660 1814 |
| Founder(s) | St Gobhan |
| Consecrated | 28 June 1816 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Drew |
| Architectural type | Gothic |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Seagoe |
| Deanery | Clanbrassil |
| Archdiocese | Dromore |
| Diocese | Down and Dromore |
| Province | Armagh |
Seagoe Parish, also known as St. Gobhan's Parish, is a special church area of the Church of Ireland. It is located in Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. This place is very old and has been a site for Christianity in Ireland since the early 500s AD. It was started by a person called St. Gobhan.
The main priest, called the rector, is Terence Cadden. He started his role in 2006. Before him, David Chillingworth was the rector. He later became a very important leader in the Scottish Episcopal Church. Another past rector was Jack Shearer, who later became the Dean of Belfast.
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Seagoe Parish Centre
The Seagoe Parish Centre is a modern building that opened in 2010. It was officially opened by the previous rector, David Chillingworth. The building cost about £1.5 million to build.
What's Inside the Centre?
The Parish Centre has many different rooms. These rooms can be used for various activities and classes. There is also a large main hall for bigger events. A special circular area, called a rotunda, has a meeting space, a coffee bar, and a quiet room for prayer.
Parish Activities and Groups
Seagoe Parish has many groups and activities for people of all ages. These groups help people learn, grow, and connect with each other.
Groups for Young People
- Seagoe Youth Group
- Sunday School
- Youth Fellowship
- Church Lads’ Brigade
- Church Girls' Brigade
- Junior Youth Club
- Senior Youth Club
- St. Patrick’s Youth Club
- After School Activity Club
Groups for Adults and Families
- Mothers’ Union
- Prayer Meeting
- Alpha Course
- Forward Focus Development Group
- Healing Prayer Group
- Choir
- Music group
Seagoe Primary School Link
Seagoe Parish has a close connection with Seagoe Primary School. The parish actually helped to start the school. This strong link means that the school's values and beliefs are connected to the parish's teachings.
