Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party), on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 2 members in total.
30th anniversary of Emmanuel Church Lurgan
That this House congratulates Emmanuel Church Lurgan on its 30th anniversary; notes that the church was founded by Phil and Jill Emerson in their home on Waringstown Road on 8 September 1996, where the congregation gathered for its first 18 months; recognises its remarkable growth from those humble beginnings to its present home in Castle Lane; commends the church family for three decades of Christian witness, worship, compassion and practical support within Lurgan and the wider community; acknowledges the dedicated leadership of Phil Emerson throughout those 30 years; marks Rick Preston becoming lead pastor and Phil Emerson becoming founding pastor; and extends its warmest wishes to the entire Emmanuel Church family as it gives thanks for all that God has done and looks forward with faith and confidence to the years ahead.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 781
- Session
- 2026-27
- Other sponsors
- Jim Shannon
- Subjects
- Anniversaries Emmanuel Church Lurgan
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- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- 2026-09-12 21:01:38 +0100
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