Ahorey Presbyterian Church
 
Thomas Campbell was the second minister of this church from 1798-1807
 
  Excerpts From Memoirs Of Alexander Campbell
 




-Memoirs Of Alexander Campbell, pages 29,30

 
  Directions To The Ahorey Presbyterian Church
 

The Ahorey Presbyterian Church is located in County Armagh BT62 3, UK.

From Belfast: Head west on the M1. At junction 11, take the M12 exit to Craigavon/Portadown/Armagh. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto M12. It will become the A3 (Kernan Loop). Go to dead end and follow A3 through roundabout Northway south. Continue on A3 through Corcrain. Go to Armagh Rd. and turn left at roundabout, then turn right on A27 (Mahon Rd.). Go about 2 miles and turn right on B78 (Markethill Rd.). Turn right on B131. Look for church on right.

From Dublin: Head north on the M1. There will be partial tolls on this road. The M1 will become the N1 as you cross into Northern Ireland at Dundalk. At Newry, take the A28 (Armagh Rd.) north (left). Turn right on A28 (Ballyvally Rd.) Go about 6 kilometers and turn left on B131 (Cloghoge Rd.) Then, in 3 km, turn left on A51 (Marlacoo Rd.) Turn right on B131. Look for church on right.

  GPS Location
+54.35303472,-6.48958

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The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Ahorey Congregation
Established in 1786
Minister
Rev. C.G. Harris B & BD
Sunday Service 11am
Sunday School 10am
Prayer Meeting Tues. 8pm
Church Officer: Mr. W. McElroy


Panoramic View of Ahorey Church in the Rolling Hills of County Armagh


Thomas Campbell Memorial Tower


Panoramic View Looking From The Grounds Of Ahorey Church


Erected
To the glory of God
And
In Memory of Thomas Campbell 1763-1854
Second Minister of this Church 1797-1807
Co-Founder with his son and others
of the
Disciples of Christ in America,
This Tower, Largely the gift of
American Friends, was dedicated
30th December 1973.


Stairwell Leading Into Church Balcony


From Church Balcony


Ahorey Presbyterian Church Songbook


View To Rear Of Church


Alexander Campbell Commemorative Window


To the Glory of God and in memory of Alexander Campbell
once a member of this Congregation and co-founder, with his Father
and others, of the Christian Churches (Disciples) in America.
Provided by the World Convention of Churches of Christ (Disciples)
1961


Plague at Church Entrance
Thomas Campbell
Born in County Down, Ireland, 1763
Died in Bethany, West Virginia, 1854
Second Minister of this church, 1798-1807
Prophet of A United Church
Presented by Disciples of Christ in America
1937

 
 
Photos Taken July, 2011
Courtesy of Scott Harp
www.TheRestorationMovement.com
 
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