Knock has a special place in the origins and history of the EPC, as it was the first congregation of our denomination. It began just after the heresy trial of 1927 with a small group of faithful believers meeting in one of their homes. Out first minister was Rev James Hunter, who had retired as minister of Knock-Dundela Presbyterian Church after 35 years of faithful service. In the providence of God his retirement proved to be another 15 years of fruitful labour in “Knock Evangelical Church.”

The church first met on the Upper Newtownards Road in May 1928, after building a temporary structure. Today we enjoy meeting in new fresh premises where we still preach the same glorious Gospel of grace; the same Jesus, the same yesterday, today and forever. We have been encouraged in recent years with new faces and new members. In particular we have seen the Lord’s blessing upon the youth work, especially in the Summer Youth Outreach Teams. Not only were these weeks of mission blessed in the summer, but have also fed into the regular youth work in the church.