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Tribute to Derick Bingham
I know that many will want to join me in expressing my sadness on learning of the death, after a period of illness, of Mr. Derick Bingham. Derick has touched the lives of many in Northern Ireland and far beyond. Both as a preacher and a writer he helped many to hear the voice of God through the Scriptures, and encouraged them to deeper commitment and richer faith. As a pastor and friend he came alongside people, particularly those who ...Date 7 March 2010; Category: Press releases
Statement from Local Clergy on Newry Bomb Attack
Newry Bomb Attack We wish to express our absolute condemnation of the bombing attack which was carried out in Newry on Monday evening. The bombing can only be regarded as an indiscriminate attack on the whole community and on Newry's continued development as a progressive and social and economic entity. We pray that our community will stand together against such actions and in the continued pursuit of a lasting peace for all. We pray that those who perpetrated the attack ...Date 23 February 2010; Category:
Exodus - Youth Ministry Co-ordinator
Exodus is seeking to appoint a full-time Youth Ministry Co-ordinator , based in its Lisburn centre, to help develop the mininstry in Lisburn and the surrounding area. This is an exciting role for someone enthused about the ministry of Exodus with strong relational and organisational skills . The individual will be responsible for co-ordinating the venue programmes , supporting the management and development of the small group and mentoring ministries , training leaders and volunteers and building partnerships with the ... Date 22 February 2010; Category: Staff vacancies
The Methodist President's Statement - The wish that the Assembly can deliver good and effective Government for all the people of Northern Ireland
The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev. Donald Ker, has issued the following statment "I warmly welcome the news that proposals regarding the devolution of justice and policing powers have now reached the stage where they can be placed before the Assembly. The lengthy negotiations have demanded substantial commitment of time and energy from all involved. I join with those who hope that this investment will result in agreement which will stand the test of time and ...Date 5 February 2010; Category: Press releases
Four Church Leaders Urge Parties To Reach A Settlement
CHURCH LEADERS STATEMENT We wish to put on record our admiration for the comittment of all parties engaged in the talks to resolve the issues surrounding the devolution of policing and justice powers to the NI Assembly. We are particularly grateful to the Prime Minster, Gordon Brown and An Taoiseach, Brian Cowan for the intensity, time and energy they have invested in helping to complete the work of devolution. The Prime Minister and An Taoiseach have indicated their conviction that ...Date 28 January 2010; Category: Press releases
Methodist Church in Ireland Haiti Appeal
Thousands struck by devastating earthquake The Methodist Church in Ireland has launched an emergency appeal after a catastrophic earthquake rocked the Caribbean nation of Haiti. Donations from the appeal will be channeled through our Methodist Missionary Society (Ireland) to the Methodist Church in Haiti which is the largest District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas with 12,000 members. For how to donate through the MCI Appeal, please see below . Our Irish Methodist World Development and ...Date 14 January 2010; Category:
Methodist President Launches Haiti Appeal
Earthquake in Haiti All of us who have heard the news and seen pictures from Haiti have been deeply distressed by the suffering of the Haitian people following the Earthquake on Tuesday last. The Methodist Church in Ireland has had strong links with the Methodist Church in Haiti over the years, and we pay tribute to all those who have sought to serve Christ through Education, Agricultural and Community Development and Healthcare, as well as building up the Church. I ...Date 14 January 2010; Category:
Methodist President Welcomes UDA Decommissioning
The Rev. Donald P.Ker, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland has issued the following statement subsequent to the announcement of the UDA's decommissioning of its weapons. "With many others I warmly welcome the announcement and independent confirmation of the decommissioning of arms by the U.D.A. I sincerely hope that this move will open the way for the pressing needs of loyalist communities to be more fully addressed. Such needs are best met when all those involved in local community ...Date 6 January 2010; Category: Press releases
Methodist President Pays Tribute to Cardinal Cahal Daly
The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev. Donald P Ker has issued the following statement on hearing of the death of Cardinal Cahal Daly: Cardinal Daly was a man of strong principles coupled with a gentle Christian spirit. Among the many things which he accomplished during his long ministry were the steps he undertook to improve understanding between the Christian Churches on this Island. Issued by: Rev. Donal P Ker, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland ...Date 31 December 2009; Category: Press releases
Christmas Message from the Methodist President - The Rev. Donald P Ker
Shaken Foundations For many people in Ireland 2009 has been a testing year. Foundations have been shaken in church and state. There are still forces and tensions in our society which could drive us apart if we, through design or negligence, allow them. At times it has seemed that we in Ireland have lost our way. The old Advent hymn, which calls on God to ‘cheer our spirits' and ‘disperse the gloomy clouds of night', rings especially true. How shall ...Date 15 December 2009; Category: Press releases
