Our story

About Rosemary

A family church with deep roots, serving a changing community in North Belfast.

Our minister

Rev Philip McCrea

Philip was installed as minister of Rosemary Presbyterian Church in June 2007. He previously served in Oldpark, Castlecaulfield and Eglish, and Maghera congregations.

Philip is married to Ruth, and they have four grown-up children and a grandson.

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Rev Philip McCrea

Since 1723

Our history

The congregation's history goes back to 1723. The present congregation is a union of Ekenhead and Rosemary Street congregations, which moved from city-centre locations in 1929 and 1941.

Rosemary Street Presbyterian Church was destroyed during the Belfast Blitz in 1941. The congregation moved rather than rebuild in the city centre, and the present church retains the Rosemary name.

Church life

Groups and activities

Details change throughout the year. The current Order of Service is the best place to find this week's gatherings, groups and special events.

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