Helen Freeburn joined us at Harmony Hill on Sunday 6th September and has already taken a number of services.

Helen's Background

Helen was born in Tullamore, Co. Offaly and grew up outside Newcastle, Co. Dublin (yes there's a Newcastle there too). After attending the King's Hospital School in Dublin she studied at Queen's University Belfast, graduating with a joint BA degree in Scholastic Philosophy and French. During her time studying she had her first taste of living in France when she spent a year there working as a language assistant near La Rochelle. After her time at Queen's University she moved to Lucan, Co. Dublin and spent two years as a full-time volunteer working at the Lucan Youth Centre involved in youth, peace and reconciliation work. It was during this time that Helen, whose family are members of the local Church of Ireland church, began attending and being involved in Lucan Presbyterian Church. It was at Lucan Youth Centre she got to know Dave who later on would woo her with his guitar playing, humour, children's addresses and Tyrone accent. After three years in youth work Helen returned to France and studied theology at the Independent College of Reformed Theology, Aix-en-Provence. (It is interesting that this is the College where Rev Dr Gordon Campbell lectured. Gordon assisted Rev Knox from December 2005 to May 2006 during Rev Karen Campbell's maternity leave). After graduating Helen came back to Dublin, got married to Dave and started working at Lucan Presbyterian Church as a Pastoral Assistant and Administrator with Rev. Trevor Morrow who is a native of Lambeg.

Helen's supportive family include her holiday-loving parents Trevor and Vivien and her three older sisters all of whom are married with lots of little ones for Helen to enjoy, give cuddles to and then hand back at the end of the day. Helen loves the Arts, Dave's cooking and Switzerland.

All at Harmony Hill wish both Helen & Dave God's richest blessings as Helen becomes more fully involved in her Student Assistantship with us.