National Churches Trust Places of Worship Forum

Tuesday June 3rd 2025

The National Churches Trust is holding a Places of Worship Forum at Gracehill Moravian Church on Friday June 20 from 2-3.30pm.

Volunteers, heritage professionals, church representatives, and all those passionate about church heritage are invited to the forum – Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future – which will explore the challenges and opportunities of caring for sacred spaces. The event is free.

This forum will be held in the heart of Gracehill, Northern Ireland’s only Moravian settlement and a UNESCO-designated site. Gracehill Moravian Church is located at 25 Church Rd, Gracehill, Ballymena BT42 2NL.

What to Expect:

Funding & Support – Meet the National Churches Trust Grants Officer and learn about the Treasure Ireland project, a tailored support initiative for places of worship across NI.

Free SPAB Maintenance Calendar – Courtesy of Historic Environment Division (Department for Communities), you’ll receive a calendar to help you manage routine upkeep – essential for energy efficiency and climate resilience.