Compassion

What is Compassion?

Compassion is at the heart of the Vineyard Church family, and you are invited in. Together we look for every day opportunities to see the love and life of Jesus available to every person in and every part of the Lagan Valley. 

A huge thank you to everyone who sponsored seats on our All Nations Beach bus!

Because of your generosity, we were able to enjoy a wonderful day at Newcastle beach on Saturday. For many of the people who came, getting to the beach simply isn’t possible without transport. Your support meant families and individuals could enjoy fresh sea air, paddling in the sea, building sandcastles, sharing a picnic, laughing together, making new friends, and creating happy memories that many of us take for granted. It was a day of rest, connection, fun, and belonging. Thank you for helping make these days possible. Your kindness is opening doors, building community, and bringing simple joys within reach for people who might otherwise miss out.

We’re delighted to share that our next beach Day Out, on Saturday 8th August to Donaghadee, is already fully funded by our friends at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church – thank you! If you’d like to be part of the day, we’d love to invite you along to chat with people, help create a welcoming atmosphere, and enjoy the day together.

We want to gather with those who provide fostering care in our community.

Whether you are fostering, have adopted, provide kinship care, or look after children in care, you are warmly invited to join us at our Fostering Support Group. We meet on the last Sunday of each month at 3PM, and we’d love to welcome you. This is a friendly welcoming monthly gathering for Christian fostering, adoptive, and care-experienced families.

These relaxed afternoons are an opportunity to connect with others who understand your journey, build supportive friendships, and find encouragement in a welcoming community. It is led by trusted members of LVV and supported by Home for Good through training and resources. Sign up here!

The last Sunday of every month is Foodbank Sunday!

During Foodbank Sunday, we set aside some intentional time for our friends at the Lisburn Foodbank and the important work they do through sharing stories and collecting food donations. 

You can find an updated list of urgent needs for the foodbank on their website.

Can you help with creating newborn baby packs? These are given with love to support families across the Lagan Valley region. You can drop off any of these items in our church Venue.

Baby bath towel
Baby lotion
Baby thermometer
Baby wash
Baby wipes
Breast pads
Large muslins
Maternity pads
Newborn baby grows
Newborn vests
Scratch mitts
Size 1 Nappies
Small muslins
Sudacreme
Teething book
Weaning bowl and spoon

Please make sure all items are new and in a clean condition. Thank you for your generosity!

We have some exciting volunteer opportunities available on our teams!

Quiet Space Helper

Help us create a calm and welcoming environment at Quiet Space on Wednesdays. We’re looking for volunteers to help with simple set-up, light refreshments, friendly welcome, and tidy-up at the end.

If you enjoy peaceful spaces, hospitality, and helping others feel at home, we’d love to have you on the team!

Community Garden – Gardener

Love being outdoors, gardening, or getting creative? Become a volunteer gardener!

Help us grow vegetables and flowers, while creating a welcoming space for the community. Enjoy solo time to reflect and dig in, or team up to share ideas. Plus, you can plant some of your own!

A few hours make a difference! We offer flexible weekly hours. This is a peaceful, rewarding way to serve and bless others. 

For either role, please apply to yvette@laganvalleyvineyard.com for more details and information.

Everyone is welcome to join in with community at Lagan Valley Vineyard!
If you would like to reach out, to connect to church, to start a conversation or to receive care, you can contact us here.