Conference 2010

Conference 2010 was hosted by the Belfast District and took place in Sydenham Methodist and the surrounding churches. 

Thanks to the Belfast District and to all who helped to make Conference run smoothly and for their warm hospitality.

THE PRESIDENT 2010, The Rev. Paul Kingston (C)

The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev. Paul Kingston was born in Dunmanway, Co. Cork.

The youngest of eight children Paul grew up on a farm two miles from the town of Dunmanway.  He was educated the local primary and secondary schools.

Before entering Edgehill Theological College in 1970, Paul had worked in a pharmacy in Bandon, Co. Cork.

The Rev. Kingston studied theology at Edgehill and Assembly's Colleges 1970-1973 after which he served as a minister in both parts of Ireland.

He is currently minister of the Adare and Ballingrane Circuit in County Limerick.

In the course of his ministry the Rev. Kingston has served the Methodist Church as the District Superintendent of three Districts: Portadown, the North East and the Midlands & Southern. He has also served as Secretary of the Mission Board, the Property Board as well as its Ministerial Treasurer. He currently serves as Chair of the Church Development Board .

His theme for his year of Office will be "Our calling to fulfil"

During his year as President, the Rev. Kingston will visit the Methodist Church in Ghana during which he will visit local congregations, some projects and attend the Conference of the Methodist Church in Ghana.

The Rev. Kingston is married to Edna and they have three adult sons.

Our Calling to Fulfil  (pdf)  is the theme of the President's address which was preached by Rev Paul Kingston at his installation on Thursday 10th June in St Mark's Parish Church, Dundela.

To Serve the Present Age (pdf) - sermon preached by the Lay Leader on Sunday morning, 13th June in Sydenham Methodist Church.