ARMAGH METHODIST FROM 1908
As time passes all Church property requires improvement to meet the expected needs of congregations and thus improvements were carried periodically. Notably in 1908 the beautiful organ was installed.
Continuing to make improvements, the next project for the members was the electrification of the Abbey Street Church. The Leaders Meeting approved the installation of electric light with globes in the church and the Lynn Hall at a cost of £34.17s 6p and £9.19s 0p respectively, subject to the approval of the Circuit Stewards.
Pulpit showing the original globe lighting installed in 1920s
Historical source: 250 Years of Methodism in Armagh, written by Dessie Mitchell.
ARMAGH METHODIST FROM 1980s
In the 1980s the Lynn Halls were substantially renovated and some improvements made to the church.
Mr Richard Irwin performing the opening ceremony with Rev Frank Bolster, minister.
In 2005, the Church concluded an ambitious project with the provision of a new Car Park, disability access and renovation of the former Manse, which is now used as offices.
President of the Methodist Church, Rev. Desmond Bain opening Wesley House (new offices), new car park and disabled access in 2005
The site lying between the two great Cathedrals of St Patrick, not only retains the physical link to the first memorable visit of Mr Wesley in 1747 when he preached in McGeough’s Avenue in Abbey Street, but somehow captures in a ‘spiritual sense’, Wesley’s vision of mission to all “The world is my Parish”, and to be “Friends of All, Enemies of None”.