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The Dock is many things\u2026 It\u2019s a cafe, a market, a garden, a home-from-home, a sanctuary, an ethos, a community\u2026 It is also (and has been since Day One) an expression of faith.<\/p>\n

\"15317167481_2a07aa762b_z\"<\/a>So a big part of the mix of Dock Life has always been space for spiritual life – whether through the prayer garden, Dock walks, chaplain teams, 24-7 prayer nights, slipway pilgrimages, and loads more
\nAs always with the Dock, this stuff is there if you want it, but you won\u2019t be attacked by a Bible-brandishing maniac if you don\u2019t. The prayer garden is open-access, come-as-you-are space \"The<\/a>for you to spend time thinking, praying or reflecting and you\u2019re free to use it any time the cafe is open.<\/p>\n

However there might be some of you out there who would like to take a wee step further – to ask questions, pray together, chat, worship, and be part of a growing church community.<\/p>\n

So we now have two regular events – Sunday nights (monthly) and Tuesday nights (weekly).<\/p>\n

Sunday Nights\u00a0at The Dock<\/strong>\u00a0started way back in 2013 as our monthly service on board SS Nomadic – and then over a year ago \"IMG_2310\"<\/a>progressed into meeting in Dock Cafe on the first Sunday of every month. There\u2019s space to be still, be inspired and be thankful – we usually sing some well-known hymns and songs of praise, catch up with the news of Dock life, and hear from a range of speakers from within the Dock community (and a few special guests – we\u2019ve had the last few Lord Mayors of Belfast as guest speakers!). And – being the Dock – there is of course plenty of coffee, chat and time to chill!
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\nWe next meet on Sunday 4th October at 6pm and this month we\u2019ll be hearing from Dock Chaplain Brian – who you\u2019ll see propping up the counter in Dock Cafe every Tuesday (while labouring under the illusion that the Tuesday team are the best).<\/p>\n

Tuesday nights<\/strong> are a more recent addition to the picture – starting as a chance for a few people to gather together to pray for the Dock, the Titanic Quarter and the city – they are now open to all, at 7:30ish every week. If there\u2019s something you\u2019d like to ask, discuss, or pray for – just arrive, grab a cuppa, and chat to Walter, Molly and the fantastic team of people who are there every week.
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