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RUC GC Service 19.04.26

by OMC

On Sunday 14th April RUCGC held its annual service of reflection and remembrance in Omagh Methodist Church. The service was well attended and the church well-filled with former and serving members of the RUC and PSNI.  Reverend Eleanor Hayden officiated.  During the service, a beautiful Pulpit Bible was presented to the church in honour of […]

Reception Service 10.05.26

by OMC

Reception Service 10th May 2026 On Sunday 10th May 2026 Rev Eleanor Hayden presided over a thoughtfully prepared service for the reception of five young members of the congregation into full membership of Omagh Methodist Church. Their reception followed a series of preparation classes conducted online using zoom led by Rev Eleanor on Sunday afternoons. […]

Agape Meal 02.04.26

by OMC

Maundy Thursday AGAPE Meal St Columba’s St Columba’s Parish Church and Omagh Methodist have a long-standing tradition of sharing worship services during Lent. These are held on Wednesday evenings and alternate between the two churches with services being led jointly by the clergy from both congregations. Services end on Maundy Thursday, when the congregations of […]

Mr Mark McAleer 11.03.26

by OMC

Omagh Methodist Men’s Breakfast The guest speaker at the men’s breakfast fellowship on Saturday 14th March was Mr Mark McAleer. Following a hearty and wholesome breakfast served by Gordon and Barbara Moore the meeting began with prayer and praise. The opening hymn “Great is thy faithfulness” was chosen by Mr Victor Preston. Before inviting Mr […]

Ivan Brown 100

by OMC

Ivan Brown B.E.M 100th Birthday On Wednesday 25th February 2026 friends and family of Mr Ivan Brown B.E.M. came together in his home in Lisbellaw to celebrate his 100th birthday. Among the many well-wishers was Rev Alan Wardlow, President of the Methodist Church, accompanied by Rev Eleanor Hayden.  Also present was Ivan’s nephew Rev Charles […]

M.W.I. Monday 16.02.26

by OMC

The speakers on Monday, 16th February were Mr James Beattie and Mrs Carol Wright, representing “Gideon’s International”, the charitable organisation that is famed the world over for placing Bibles in hospitals, hotels, prisons, schools, etc. Visitors were warmly welcomed by M.W.I. president, Mrs Anne McBain, who set the scene with a reflection on the support […]

20260131 Leslie Holmes

by OMC

The guest speaker at the Men’s Breakfast Fellowship in the Peter Good Hall was Mr Leslie Holmes from Dungannon. An undertaker by trade he has been a Christian for most of his adult life following a conversion experience as a young man. Now a writer and witness for Christ, he was warmly welcomed by John […]

Carol Service 21.12.25

by OMC

Carol Service 21.121.25 Omagh Methodist held its annual carol serviced in the church on Sunday 21 December 2025. The event was well supported and the church filled by a congregation which included the children of the Sunday school, their parents and other family members. Rev Eleanor expressed the delight of all present at seeing little […]

Shoebox appeal 2025

by OMC

Omagh Methodist Church Shoebox appeal 2025 The annual shoebox appeal, organised by Mrs Beverley Alcorn, brought in 77 shoeboxes to brighten the Christmas of boys and girls who otherwise might not receive any gifts this year. To prepare for the event Beverley patiently acquires shoeboxes and wraps each one in Christmas paper. These are then […]

Men’s Breakfast 22.11.25

by OMC

Men’s Breakfast Fellowship Saturday 22 November 2025 On Saturday morning, 22 November 2025, Gordon Moore and his team served a hearty breakfast to some 2 dozen men who had come together in the Peter Good Hall for a meeting of the Omagh Methodist Men’s Breakfast Fellowship.  Once the tables were cleared John Buchanan welcomed everyone […]