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21 December 2011
Christmas Message 2011 Rev Ian D. Henderson President of the Methodist Church in Ireland When we were children, we were frequently asked by adults, "What do you want for Christmas?" But now that we have grown up and become adults ourselves, that question does not seem to be as important for us. As the apostle Paul said of himself "When I became a man, I put away childish things." But during the years of the boom, it seemed that anything ...30 October 2011
THE President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, Rev Ian D Henderson, has extended his congratulations to Michael D Higgins on his convincing victory in the 2011 Irish Presidential Election. Rev Henderson said: "Michael D Higgins is a man with a passion for human rights and social justice as well as a great concern for the creative and artistic life of Ireland. Far from being the conservative choice for Áras an Úachtaráin, Michael D will, I am sure, be a ...22 September 2011
Participants agree to collaborate on corporate responsibility issues& 40 participants representing church investors from North America, Europe, Australasia and Africa met in Paris on 14 September for an event hosted by the Church Investors Group (CIG) of Britain and Ireland. Church investors have often collaborated across international borders, most recently in response to crises at News Corp and BP. As investment portfolios become more global, the need for trusted partners in other regions has become more important. Local engagement expertise ...23 July 2011
The Rev. Ian Henderson, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland will be a delegate to the World Methodist Conference to be held in Durban, South Africa 1st-8th August 2011. This is the 20th World gathering and will bring representatives from 132 countries. The Conference will be held in the International Conference Centre in Durban and will have as its theme "For the Healing of the Nations" The delegates will hear a great number of speakers on the theme as ...21 July 2011
While recognising that most of the violence that ocurred over the period of the 12th July parades was the work of young hooligans and not directly due to sectarianism, I would wish to condemn such needless violence. Violence from whatever source serves only to heighten people's fears and further damage our reputation abroad. I want to commend and encourage Church and community leaders for their continued efforts in seeking to create the conditions for dialogue and better understanding within ...26 June 2011
The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev. Ian D. Henderson deplores and condemns the recent rioting in East Belfast. The President said "the use of a weapon was a sinister development". While he acknowledges the continuing work of many in each of the communities affected to bring about an atmosphere of peace and good-will, he feels that in an area of social deprivation, such rioting undermines the work of government ministers and MLA's to attract inward investment. ...11 June 2011
The President Designate 2012, Rev Ken Lindsay Meeting in Newtownards, the Annual Conference Methodist Church in Ireland have designated the Rev. Ken Lindsay, a native of the town as President for 2021-13 The Rev. Lindsay has served churches in Belfast, Dublin, Carnlea and currently in Ballinamallard/Trillick. He has also served as University and College Chaplain in Dublin. Before entering the ministry Rev. Lindsay, an Agriculture Graduate of Queens University Belfast, served the church in Sierra Leone. Married to Patricia, the ...1 June 2011
The Rev. Paul Kingston, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland will be the preacher at the RUC George Cross Service on Sunday 5th June. The Service will be held in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine. Other church leaders taking part in the service will be the Rt. Rev. Norman Hamilton, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and Bishop Ken Good, Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe. This will be the Rev. Kingston's last civic function as ...2 April 2011
The Rev. Paul Kingston, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland has learned with sadness of the death of a young PSNI Officer in Omagh as a result of a car bomb. This young man who had recently begun his career as a member of PSNI had committing himself to the protection of life and the enforcement of law and order had more to offer the community than those who have so callously taken his life. The President ...10 February 2011
The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev. Paul Kingston, expresses his sympathy to the families of those those killed in this morning's fatal air crash at Cork's Airport. He also prays for the recovery of those seriously injured as a result of this crash. Contact: Rev. Paul Kingston(01) 2145619 Issued by: Rev. Roy Cooper (07710945104) Communications Officer, Methodist Church in Ireland.More in this section
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