'The faces will be as friendly as ever': Greenisland Church of Ireland confirm service plans a week after devastating fire at their premises

Greenisland Church of Ireland have confirmed service plans for this Sunday after the devastating fire at their premises last weekend.

The blaze broke out at the place of worship last Sunday evening as nine fire appliances and 49 firefighters attended the scene on Station Road.

placeholder image — Image from the NI Fire and Rescue Service showing the damaged church hall (centre - the main church building is in the bottom left hand corner)

Fire crews had to be called out to the church for a second time on Monday night, after a fire had wrecked the church hall and part of the main church building the previous night.

However, in a statement on Facebook, Greenisland Parish confirmed that they “will be meeting for worship, prayer and fellowship, just like we always do, and EVERYONE is welcome.”

The service will take place at Greenisland Methodist Church at the earlier time of 9:30am, but the Facebook post stresses that “the faces will be as friendly as ever.”