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Statement by East Belfast Church Leaders

12th February 2019

The events of the past 3 weeks have highlighted the violence, intimidation, and criminality that still persist in East Belfast, much of it associated with paramilitary groups.  As pastors and ministers passionately concerned for the people of this community and city we want to express our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family of Ian Ogle.

Church Leaders’ New Year Statement

One of the major themes of the Christmas season is the message of the coming of Light into the darkness of our world. As John says in his Gospel, speaking of the Lord Jesus, “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” (John 1:9)  

Flourish Training Day at NICVA in Belfast – Tuesday 26th February 2019.

Flourish! is a suicide-prevention initiative organised in partnership between Lighthouse Ireland and clergy from Churches throughout Northern Ireland.

The project has the backing of Ireland’s four main Church leaders and is supported by the Public Health Agency.

The next training day will take place on Tuesday 26th February 2019 at NICVA, (61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, BT15 2GB) from 9.30am-4.30pm.

When Michael D Higgins is Installed as President of Ireland on Sunday 11th November, the Methodist Church in Ireland will be represented by its ex President, the Rev. Dr. Laurence Graham.  This is because the current President, the Rev. Billy Davison, along with other Church leaders, will be attending a national celebration in St.Ann's Cathedral Belfast to mark the ending of the First World War.
 
The Rev. Dr. Graham, as Superintendent of the Dublin Central Mission, had the honour of receiving President
Higgins on his visit to the Mission in December 2017.