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Incoming President of the Methodist Church in Ireland
The Rev. David L Turtle will be installed as President during the opening service of the 254th Conference of the Methodist Church in Ireland taking place at Assembly Buildings in Belfast from Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th June.
The President and other Methodist representatives present at service attended by The King
The President and others met His Majesty King Charles III when he visited St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Armagh.
President Designate attends Summer Garden Party with King and Queen
The President Designate of the Methodist Church in Ireland for 2023-24, the Rev David Turtle along with his wife Pamela have attended the Summer Garden Party at Royal Hillsborough.
President and Lay Leader meet Ordained Ministry Formation Students
This week, the President and the Lay Leader met with the Ordained Ministry Formation Students as part of an intensive study week focusing on Ministry in the Methodist Tradition.
Deep Disappointment at Shared Education Funding Cuts
The Transferor Representatives’ Council, which represents the three main Protestant Churches in education, is deeply disappointed by the decision to cut the Shared Education budget by 50% and remove financial support for this initiative in the next financial year.
Statement on concern about recent incidents relating to those seeking refuge
The Methodist Church in Ireland (through the Council on Social Responsibility) is very concerned about events in recent days in Clare and Dublin related to the housing of International Protection applicants.
President reflects on attending Church of Ireland’s General Synod
The Rev. David Nixon, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland reflects on attending Church of Ireland’s General Synod.
Statement in advance of Thursday’s Local Election
The Rev. David Nixon, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland and the Rev.Dr.David Clements, Chair of the Northern Executive of the Methodist Church's Council on Social Responsibility have issued the following Statement in advance of Thursday's Local Election.
President reflects on Coronation Service
The President reflects on the Coronation today, Saturday 6th May, 2023.
President in London for Coronation Rehearsal
The President is in London for the Coronation taking place this Saturday 6th May, 2023.
President receives Coronation invitation
The President has been invited to the Coronation of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023.
The President and the Good Friday Agreement
Along with other Church Leaders our President, the Rev David Nixon, is attending events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Statement on Good Friday/Belfast Agreement
A statement from the President, Rev David Nixon on the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement
A statement from the Controlled Schools’ Support Council
CSSC Statement on ‘The Cost of Division in Northern Ireland’ report…
Statement on the lifting of the eviction ban
The Methodist Church in Ireland is deeply concerned at the lifting of the eviction ban…
Church Leaders Unite in Prayer around Anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement
On 10th April 2023 it will be twenty-five years since the historic Belfast/Good Friday Agreement was signed….
CSR: How many shoes do you own?
CSR highlighting a provocative monologue by Play It By Ear and read how you can LEARN, PRAY and ACT this #DebtAwarenessWeek.
Education body chiefs meet minister
Education body chiefs meet Minister of State, Rt Hon Steve Baker MP.
Child poverty in Ireland
The Council on Social Responsibility are highlighting child poverty in Ireland.
Hundreds attend rally in Omagh
Hundreds attend a rally in Omagh in support of off-duty police officer, Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell to send out the message that there will be no return to the violence of the past.
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