Killyman Royal Black District Chapter No. 1 Co. Tyrone

Killyman is located near Dungannon in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

Killyman Royal Black District Chapter No1has grown from its formation in 1866 with four preceptories to the current 16 preceptories and the District has 661 members.

Preceptories in Killyman Royal Black District Chapter No 1 are:

Ulster's Chosed Few Bush RBP No 4

Killyman Shield of Faith RBP No 35

Golden Knights of Dungannon RBP No 52

The Hanover Derryoghill RBP No 77

Aughintober Rising Star Temperance RBP No 83

Drummond Faith Defenders RBP 426

Killyman Temperance RBP No 511

Star of the East Temperance Dungannon RBP No 523

Greeves Memorial Boland RBP No 641

Star of Bethlehem Kilnacart RBP No 882

Golden Star Temperance Castlecaulfield RBP No 979

Derrycreevy RBP No 991

Moygashel RBP No 1052

Ulster Red Cross Ballynakelly RBP 1113

Bloomhill Olive Branch of Peace RBP No 1147

Bennett Memorial Temperance Carricklongfield RBP No 1168

Mission Statement

As a worldwide organisation, the Royal Black Institution exists to give its members the opportunity to:

Study Holy Scripture
- in order to understand the Christian Faith and demonstrate its relevance for today's society.

Increase knowledge of the Reformed Faith
- in order to extend its influence and development throughout the world.

Engage in Christian and Charitable Outreach
- in order to demonstrate their personal faith in Jesus Christ, their commitment to regular Christian Worship and all aspects of charitable living.

Continue and further develop social and responsible citiizenship
- in order to maintain and enhance greater and higher standards of Justice, Truth, Honesty and Integrity in both private and public life.

The Royal Black Institution is totally based on the teachings of Holy Scripture and is committed to the furtherance of the Christian message of the Cross. In adhering firmly to the traditions of the Reformed christian Faith, no offence is intended to anyone or to any group. We wish to promote friendly relations among people of a common heritage on what is truly a worldwide scale. We are proud to be seen and known and our emblems, colours and symbols are our history and culture and they are openly displayed. They continue to impress upon us each day and to nurture responsible citizenship.

 

We wish to promote the ideals of our Institution by outlining the history of the Chapter and of the individual preceptories and bands within our District, explaining the biblical meaning of the scenes depicted on our banners and by showing that we are a caring organization, both within and without our membership. Our preceptories are steeped in tradition and family connections are maintained from generation to generation.
Thus we play an important role in the day to day life of the local community.

 

Charitable Work