On Sunday, 7th June 2026 the First Dunmurry (Non-Subscribing) Presbyterian Church celebrated its 350th anniversary. The church dates its foundation to 1676 with the first minister being called in 1683, the Rev Alexander Glass, the first of the 15 ministers who have served the church in those 350 years.

There was a good attendance and it was very pleasing to welcome the Choir of Dunmurry Primary School who sang Hakuna Mungu Kama Wewe and When you believe.

Our organist Allen Yarr played the hymns, accompanied by Jack Steers on the trumpet. Jack also played Jeremiah Clarke’s Trumpet Voluntary accompanied by Allen on the organ. Readings were given by Adele Johnston, Clerk of Session, and Kathy Yuillle, Church Secretary. Sue Steers led the congregation in prayer.

The Dunmurry Youth Group had created a series of panels detailing prominent people in the history of the Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church and these were displayed along the outside of the organ loft.

And following the service a large number of those present went over to the Hall for refreshments. It was encouraging to see so many visiting clergy from the Synod and many different denominations.