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Statement on the murder of Ashling Murphy
The Methodist Church in Ireland is deeply shocked and very saddened by the killing of Ashling Murphy near Tullamore on Wednesday.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
The theme for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is We saw his star in the East… and the prayers and reflections have been compiled by the churches of the Middle East.
A New Year’s Message from the President
2022: A Year for Caution, Courage and Community. A New Year’s Message by the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Revd. Dr. Sahr Yambasu.
President’s response to death of Archbishop Tutu
The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev. Sahr Yambasu, himself an African, has expressed his sadness on learning of the death of Archbishop Tutu.
Incorrect reporting on vaccine delegation
The Methodist Church in Ireland solidly supports the vaccine programme.
MCI President calls for prayer for Myanmar
The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, Rev Dr Sahr Yambasu, asks Irish Methodists to pray for Myanmar, amidst ongoing civil unrest.
Methodist Church in Ireland fully divests from fossil fuels
We are pleased to share that five days before COP26, the Statutory Trustees received an update that The Methodist Church in Ireland’s investments, through Epworth Investment Management, are now fully divested of fossil fuels.
President shocked and saddened by Channel tragedy
Speaking after yesterday's tragic loss of life in the English Channel among immigrants seeking a new life in Britain, the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland has responded.
Domestic Abuse Response
The Methodist Church in Ireland’s response to Domestic Abuse released today on ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.’
Statement on the Methodist Church in Ghana
The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, Rev Dr Sahr Yambasu has expressed his, and the Church’s, deep concern regarding the support which the Methodist Church in Ghana and its presiding Bishop, The Most Rev Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, have given to the “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021”.
President at Centenary of the Ulster Tower at Thiepval, France
On Friday 19th November 2021 the President Rev. Dr. Sahr Yambasu will attend a service to celebrate the Centenary of the Ulster Tower, Tiepval, Frame in company with other church leaders.
President’s visit to Methodist College Belfast
The President visited Methodist College Belfast on Wednesday 10th November, 2021.
President’s Tribute to Austin Currie
The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev.Dr.Sahr Yambasu has issued this Statement concerning the death of Austin Currie.
Open Letter: A Centenary Prayer
The following letter is shared on behalf of the Church Leaders, to encourage prayerful support for the Service of Reflection and Hope which will take place in Armagh on Thursday 21st October…
Church Leaders’ to Release Centenary Podcast
The Church Leaders’ Group (Ireland) will release a special podcast series on the theme ‘Identity and Belonging: Past, Present, Future’ this week, starting on Monday 18 October with Archbishop Eamon Martin, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. Each church leader will be joined in conversation by a number of special guests.
Centenary Event: What Church Leaders said on St Patrick’s Day 2021
In the light of the recent news coverage concerning the service organised by the Church Leaders to be held in Armagh Cathedral in October - here is what the Church Leaders said at St.Patrick’s day 2021.
Church leaders promote service of reflection and hope
Christian commitment to peace, healing and reconciliation underpins Service of Reflection and Hope to mark the partition of Ireland and the formation of Northern Ireland
A Tribute to Pat Hume
Like many others we recognise the invaluable contribution which Pat played in the merging peace process associated with her husband John and others. She was courageous, wise and untiring in her support and encouragement for John.
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