Our Story
Antrim Coast Vineyard is a family planted along the beautiful Antrim Coast
In 2015, Andy & Andrea Howard joined in with many others who had gone before them, beginning to dream about God’s Kingdom breaking out in Larne and along the Antrim Coast.
Through much prayer and preparation of hearts, Antrim Coast Vineyard began on 10th October 2018 with a small team who gathered others to join them on Wednesday evenings in Moyle Primary School. In October 2019 Sunday Gatherings began next door in Larne High School, and between August 2021 and June 2024, a home was found in Ledcom Business Park.
In Autumn 2024 we move to Larne YMCA where we will gather each Sunday at 11am.
Life in ACV has changed in all sorts of different ways since 2018, but the dream remains the same: to see our extraordinary God transform the life of every heart, home and headland along our Antrim Coastline. You are invited to join us and be part of the story.
This Is Church
We are a Church that brings hope, brings purpose and brings fun into ordinary people’s lives, through the extraordinary love of Jesus. We are dreaming of lives changing as people begin to experience God at work in themselves, in their families and in their communities.
We are a Church where space is made by people for people; to dream, create, grow and give away. So, come as you are – we’re making room for you!
We gather on Sundays at 11am Termtime in Larne YMCA
34A Pound Street, Larne BT40 1SD
This Is us
Andy and Andrea Howard met whilst studying at the University of Dundee in 1996. They got married in September 2000, remaining in Scotland until 2004, when they moved to Carrickfergus. Summer 2019 saw their family of five make the move to Larne to live in the heart of the community God has called them to.
Andrea is originally from Co. Down and Andy was born and brought up in Rugby, in Warwickshire. They have three children, enjoy Mexican food and love being close to the sea. They were part of the Carrickfergus Vineyard Church family from 2012, serving in different ways before stepping out to plant Antrim Coast Vineyard. They get excited about the fun, freedom and adventure that comes with being part of the Vineyard Family!
Andy and Andrea love Jesus and are passionate about the local Church serving and bringing life to communities. One of their greatest joys in life is loving people by sharing food & conversation, so they love that Antrim Coast Vineyard is a place that makes room for all kinds of people round the table.
This Is Vineyard
Antrim Coast Vineyard is one of over 100 Vineyard Churches in the UK & Ireland, there are now hundreds of Vineyard Churches worldwide.
John Wimber was a founding leader of the Vineyard Movement. In his first decade as a follower of Christ, he led hundreds of people to Jesus. As John became more convinced of God’s desire to be active in the world through all the biblical gifts of the Spirit, he began to teach and train his church to imitate Jesus kingdom ministry. As he and his congregation sought God in intimate worship they experienced empowerment by the Holy Spirit.
In 1982, John’s church joined a small group of Vineyard churches, and as Pastors and leaders from these began looking to him for direction; the Vineyard movement was born. From this beginning, Vineyard pastors and leaders have sought to hold in tension the biblical doctrines of the Christian faith with a pursuit of the present day work of the Spirit of God.
John died in 1997, however his legacy has helped to shape the theology and practice of Vineyard churches all over the world. Today, Vineyard churches are equipped to continue Jesus’ ministry of proclaiming & demonstrating the kingdom and training disciples. If you are interested in reading more, you can visit:
