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Koinonia House Accommodation: Now accepting applications!

15 April 2019

En suite Student Accommodation available for the 2019/20 academic year!

Situated off the Malone Road close to the 'Queens Quarter' within short walking distance to Queen's University Belfast campuses, Botanic Gardens and the thriving Stranmillis Road with a variety of shops and eateries all in the area. 

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CSR Statement on Elections

4 April 2019

The Council on Social Responsibility of the Methodist Church in Ireland always encourages engagement within our democratic institutions.

In May of this year, voters will be given the opportunity to engage in elections in both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland, and we urge all with that privilege to use it. 

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CSR Statement on Attacks of Shannon Key West

4 March 2019

The Council on Social Responsibility of the Methodist Church in Ireland (Southern Executive) is saddened by the latest attack on the Shannon Key West Hotel in Rooskey, Co. Roscommon, earmarked for Direct Provision accommodation for Asylum Seekers. This is the second attack on the property. There have also been similar attacks in Moville, Co. Donegal and Wicklow town.

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Church Leaders Call UVF & UDA To Civilianise

13 February 2019

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.

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MCI President Acknowledges Significant Change in the Move to Edgehill House

8 January 2019

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Church Leaders’ New Year Statement

1 January 2019

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)  

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President's Christmas Message: Hope

19 December 2018

During 2018, a number of important milestones were remembered which brought new hope of a brighter future, such as the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, but others, brought into sharp focus the pain, suffering and darkness of our troubled past.  Most recently, it reappeared with the brutal murder of a father waiting to collect his 13 year old son outside a school in West Belfast.
 

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Suicide prevention Training Day with Flourish!

19 December 2018

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.

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Brexit: Church leaders’ joint statement

22 November 2018

Brexit: Church leaders’ joint statement

The leaders of the main churches in Ireland have issued the following joint statement in relation to Brexit.
 
As the final stages of the initial part of the negotiations for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union draw to a close, we as Church Leaders here on the island of Ireland are inspired by the challenge of Jesus to love our neighbour.
 

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Installation of Michael D Higgins - MCI Representation

8 November 2018

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.
 
 

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