We are a community seeking to live the way of Jesus together and work for the peace & common good of our city.
Redeemer Central began in a living room in February 2009 with a group of people together asking the question; ‘What would it look like to be an expression of the church in Belfast today?’
What began in a living room continued to grow as we gathered in homes, restaurants, music venues and theatres across the city. Many more have joined with us and as the community grows the vision continues to be the same - to live out the story of Jesus in Belfast and seek to love and serve our city.
In 2012 we were given the use of a beautiful and historic venue right in the heart of the city at 101 Donegall Street. Every week we gather there for our Sunday Gathering and during the week we gather around tables in homes sharing meals and life together in local expressions of Redeemer we call Tables.
Everyone is welcome at Redeemer — whether you are a seeker, doubter, lover or skeptic — and all have a place in our community. The best way to find out more about us is by coming to one of our gatherings. There you will meet people and experience a taste of community life of Redeemer.
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me... and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Values & Practices
A COMMUNITY United in Diversity
At Redeemer we seek to practice and live the simple way of Jesus together and, in our difference, we find ourselves united through his radical ethic of love.
The diversity of the human family is a reflection of God himself with each person made in his image. The theological term for this beautiful idea is Imago Dei. Everyone has a unique story and the dream of God is a ‘community of different's', the church being “a place where God is forming a family out of strangers.” (Stanley Hauerwas). Together this family united in Jesus is a beautiful picture of a flourishing humanity that looks like Jesus bringing grace, peace and justice to the world around.
““We do not think ourselves into new ways of living, we live ourselves into new ways of thinking.” ”
PRACTICING OUR FAITH
Theology is a conversation to be engaged in, a wrestling with what it means to be human. Life is a journey and we are are invited to walk it together — the ancient scriptures guiding us, prayer fuelling our imaginations and practices shaping our very being.
The Creeds
As a community we confess these simple & beautiful summations of faith handed down from the earliest christian communities.
The Open Table
Everyone is welcome at the Table of Jesus. The invitation is ‘come and feast’. There is a seat waiting for you.
Explore some of the shaping ideas of our community by listening to the talks below:
Connect
Whether you are new to Redeemer or have been around for some time, we would love to know how we can serve you well and help connect you into the community. To find our more about us and connect further click here.