worship • follow • share
about us
Did you know that church just means gathering?
Christians have been gathering in Whitehouse to love one another, serve their community, and worship God together since 1867.
We are ordinary people at all stages of life, with a diverse range of ages, from many different backgrounds, but we gather together to worship our extraordinary God.
We are united together in our common desire to put God first in our lives, and to share His love with those who do not yet know Him.
We want to be shaped by the wisdom of the Bible, which we understand is God’s Word. The central message of the Bible is that God has revealed himself to us, through his Son, Jesus Christ.
We believe in the free gift of grace, of forgiveness and new life, which was achieved through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
So why not gather with us on Sunday at 11am, and explore just how amazing God’s grace is!
what is a presbyterian?
As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, our church is led by a team of ELDERS ('Presbyterian' just means 'elder-led'), locally elected ruling elders, and a minister (the teaching elder). Collectively they meet as a Kirk Session.
The elders give spiritual leadership to the congregation. They make prayerful decisions over the congregation's priorities, oversee its various programmes and activities, ensure pastoral care is provided to the members of the congregation, have responsibility for the Sacraments (Baptism and Communion), and take leadership in serving both the church family and the local community.
One helpful picture the Bible uses to describe an elder in the church of Jesus Christ, is that of a shepherd (or under-shepherd, under Jesus' authority), pastoring for the local flock (see 1 Peter 5:1-4).
For more information on the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, please visit: presbyterianireland.org.
Whitehouse Staff Team
Minister
Rev. Stephen Lowry
Stephen joined Whitehouse in 2018 as our Minister. He is married to Louise and has three children, Beth, Rose and Andrew. As a minister, Stephen wants to be continually amazed at the goodness of God, and live a life that shows that.
Congregational Secretary
Helen Lindsay
Helen keeps everything running smoothly, from managing schedules to maintaining records. Helen's warm and welcoming demeanour also makes her a valuable point of contact for members and visitors, providing assistance and support with a smile.
Assistant Minister
Stephen Cairns
Stephen joined Whitehouse in 2022 as our Assistant Minister. He is married to Susan and has four children, Toby, Nick, Ellie and Ben.
YoungLife Worker
Timmy McMullan
Timmy began as the YoungLife worker in Whitehouse in 2023. He is passionate about sharing the incredible message of Jesus with young people in Whitehouse and the surrounding community.
Pastoral Worker
Kim Stockman
Kim began working in 2020 as our Pastoral Worker. She is a compassionate and devoted member of Whitehouse who selflessly cares for others, offering support, guidance and a listening ear to those in need.
Music Director
Anne Finlay
Anne is a talented and passionate musician who desires worship to be centred on God. Anne has a heart for creating an atmosphere of reverence and praise and carefully selects songs that uplift and glorify God's name.
