Reflections of the outgoing Moderator Rev Dr Michael Barry
The outgoing Moderator, Dr Michael Barry, reflects on his year in office at the Opening Meeting of the 2015 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebrat...
25m Jun 11, 2015
25m
CIPS: Living and Dying Well 3 – Professor John Wyatt
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland and Union Theological College held their third joint conference under the theme ‘Church in the Public Square’ on Thursday, 22nd January 2015. The aim of the conference was to bring together a number of leading thinkers in the UK to consider the role that Christians and the Church can play in wider community life. The theme for the event was 'Living and Dying W...
59m Jan 26, 2015
59m
CIPS: Living and Dying Well 2 – Baroness Ilora Finlay
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland and Union Theological College held their third joint conference under the theme ‘Church in the Public Square’ on Thursday, 22nd January 2015. The aim of the conference was to bring together a number of leading thinkers in the UK to consider the role that Christians and the Church can play in wider community life. The theme for the event was 'Living and Dying W...
56m Jan 26, 2015
56m
CIPS: Living and Dying Well 1 – Robert Preston
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland and Union Theological College held their third joint conference under the theme ‘Church in the Public Square’ on Thursday, 22nd January 2015. The aim of the conference was to bring together a number of leading thinkers in the UK to consider the role that Christians and the Church can play in wider community life. The theme for the event was 'Living and Dying W...
55m Jan 26, 2015
55m
CIPS: Equality, Freedom and Religion – Dr Michael Wardlow
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland and Union Theological College held their second joint conference under the theme ‘The Church in the Public Square’ on Thursday, 9th October 2014. The aim of the conference was to bring together a number of leading thinkers in the UK to consider the role that Christians and the Church can play in wider community life. The theme for the event, a follow up from J...
33m Oct 13, 2014
33m
CIPS: Equality, Freedom and Religion – Professor Colin Harvey
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland and Union Theological College held their second joint conference under the theme ‘The Church in the Public Square’ on Thursday, 9th October 2014. The aim of the conference was to bring together a number of leading thinkers in the UK to consider the role that Christians and the Church can play in wider community life. The theme for the event, a follow up from J...
26m Oct 13, 2014
26m
CIPS: Equality, Freedom and Religion – Professor Roger Trigg
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland and Union Theological College held their second joint conference under the theme ‘The Church in the Public Square’ on Thursday, 9th October 2014. The aim of the conference was to bring together a number of leading thinkers in the UK to consider the role that Christians and the Church can play in wider community life. The theme for the event, a follow up from J...
37m Oct 13, 2014
37m
Address of incoming Moderator Dr Michael Barry
Address of the incoming Moderator, Dr Michael Barry, to the Opening Meeting of the 2014 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision mak...
26m Jun 09, 2014
26m
Address at Thursday Afternoon Worship
The address of Rev Stuart Finlay (Moderator's Chaplain) at Thursday afternoon worship. The General Assembly is the decision and policy-making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision-making. The Assembly m...
19m Jun 06, 2014
19m
Address of Rev Frank Sellar at the Evening Celebration
Address of Rev Frank Sellar at the Evening Celebration on Wednesday. The General Assembly is the decision and policy-making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision-making. The Assembly met in Assembly Bui...
29m Jun 06, 2014
29m
Address at Wednesday Afternoon Worship
The address of Dr Trevor McCormick (Moderators Chaplain) at Wednesday afternoon worship. The General Assembly is the decision and policy-making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision-making. The Assembly...
30m Jun 06, 2014
30m
Address of the Moderator at the Communion Service
Address given by the Moderator, Dr Michael Barry, at the Communion Service on Tuesday. The General Assembly is the decision and policy-making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision-making. The Assembly m...
18m Jun 06, 2014
18m
Address of outgiong Moderator Dr Rob Craig
Address of the outgoing Moderator, Dr Rob Craig, to the Opening Meeting of the 2014 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making....
11m Jun 06, 2014
11m
Reflections of outgoing Moderator Dr Rob Craig
The outgoing Moderator, Dr Rob Craig, reflects on his year in office at the Opening Meeting of the 2014 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration a...
14m Jun 06, 2014
14m
TC2014 Keynote Address by Cathy Bell
On the morning of Saturday 12th April 300 Designated Persons, Ministers, youth leaders and parents all gathered at assembly buildings to enjoy fantastic cupcakes together but more importantly than that, to consider some difficult issues and learn from experts across various fields. Adjectives such as “Outstanding, On the Nail, Marvellous, Superb!” were used to describe the conference and one de...
38m May 20, 2014
38m
TC2014 Seminar on Bullying Online and Offline
On the morning of Saturday 12th April 300 Designated Persons, Ministers, youth leaders and parents all gathered at assembly buildings to enjoy fantastic cupcakes together but more importantly than that, to consider some difficult issues and learn from experts across various fields. Adjectives such as “Outstanding, On the Nail, Marvellous, Superb!” were used to describe the conference and one de...
56m May 20, 2014
56m
TC2014 On The Sofa
On the morning of Saturday 12th April 300 Designated Persons, Ministers, youth leaders and parents all gathered at assembly buildings to enjoy fantastic cupcakes together but more importantly than that, to consider some difficult issues and learn from experts across various fields. Adjectives such as “Outstanding, On the Nail, Marvellous, Superb!” were used to describe the conference and one de...
20m May 20, 2014
20m
Good Relations Conference 2014 - Panel Discussion
On Saturday, 5th April Presbyterians gathered in Assembly Buildings for a morning conference entitled 'Dealing with the Past, Shaping the Future'.The panel discussion elaborated on issues raised from the day. Taking part on the panel were Rev. Lesley Carroll, minister of Fortwilliam and McCrory; Prof. Peter McBride, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health (NIAMH); and ...
47m Apr 14, 2014
47m
Good Relations Conference 2014 - Address of Rev Norman Hamilton
On Saturday, 5th April Presbyterians gathered in Assembly Buildings for a morning conference entitled 'Dealing with the Past, Shaping the Future'.Dr. Norman Hamilton spoke about the importance of engaging with politics, reminding delegates that the word politics means, “of, for, or relating to citizens”. Given that the issues raised by the recent Haass talks proved to be complex and controversi...
35m Apr 14, 2014
35m
Good Relations Conference 2014 - Address of Rev David Cupples
On Saturday, 5th April Presbyterians gathered in Assembly Buildings for a morning conference entitled 'Dealing with the Past, Shaping the Future'.Rev. David Cupples addressed the need to recognize and affirm the sovereignty of God when we are dealing with issues of the past. In considering how we move forward, he asked delegates to consider not only our sectarian past but also our increasingly ...
52m Apr 14, 2014
52m
Breaking the Silence - Closing address by Prof Peter McBride
On Saturday, 1st February, around 200 people gathered in Assembly Buildings to “break the silence” on adolescent mental health. “Breaking the Silence” was the result of speeches that two young women made at the Presbyterian General Assembly in June 2013. They spoke about the rise in mental health issues that teenagers and young adults are facing, the personal experiences they have faced with t...
11m Feb 14, 2014
11m
Breaking the Silence - Address of Dr Ken Yeow
On Saturday, 1st February, around 200 people gathered in Assembly Buildings to “break the silence” on adolescent mental health. “Breaking the Silence” was the result of speeches that two young women made at the Presbyterian General Assembly in June 2013. They spoke about the rise in mental health issues that teenagers and young adults are facing, the personal experiences they have faced with t...
37m Feb 14, 2014
37m
Breaking the Silence - Address of Dr Gavin Davidson
On Saturday, 1st February, around 200 people gathered in Assembly Buildings to “break the silence” on adolescent mental health. “Breaking the Silence” was the result of speeches that two young women made at the Presbyterian General Assembly in June 2013. They spoke about the rise in mental health issues that teenagers and young adults are facing, the personal experiences they have faced with t...
28m Feb 14, 2014
28m
Breaking the Silence - Opening remarks by Dr Rob Craig
On Saturday, 1st February, around 200 people gathered in Assembly Buildings to “break the silence” on adolescent mental health. “Breaking the Silence” was the result of speeches that two young women made at the Presbyterian General Assembly in June 2013. They spoke about the rise in mental health issues that teenagers and young adults are facing, the personal experiences they have faced with t...
4m Feb 14, 2014
4m
The Church in the Public Square - John Larkin QC
‘The Church in the Public Square?’ was the title for a major day conference held on Thursday, 30th January in Assembly Buildings, Belfast and organised jointly by Union Theological College and the Church and Society Committee of the Presbyterian Church. It was attended by 200 people including ministers, students and MLA’s and officials from the various political parties and the NI Assembly. At...
42m Feb 11, 2014
42m
The Church in the Public Square - Dr Jonathan Chaplain
‘The Church in the Public Square?’ was the title for a major day conference held on Thursday, 30th January in Assembly Buildings, Belfast and organised jointly by Union Theological College and the Church and Society Committee of the Presbyterian Church. It was attended by 200 people including ministers, students and MLA’s and officials from the various political parties and the NI Assembly. At...
55m Feb 11, 2014
55m
The Church in the Public Square - Prof Donald McLeod
‘The Church in the Public Square?’ was the title for a major day conference held on Thursday, 30th January in Assembly Buildings, Belfast and organised jointly by Union Theological College and the Church and Society Committee of the Presbyterian Church. It was attended by 200 people including ministers, students and MLA’s and officials from the various political parties and the NI Assembly. At...
52m Feb 11, 2014
52m
Rev Dr Rob Craig discusses his Rwandan experience
Presbyterian Moderator Dr. Rob Craig has spoken of the “positive dimension coming out of Rwanda” in an audio diary and studio discussion broadcast on BBC Northern Ireland’s Sunday Sequence programme on Sunday, 8th September. Dr. Craig, who has just returned from two weeks in Rwanda visiting Christian Aid and Tearfund development programmes, told the programme’s presenter William Crawley, “I th...
20m Feb 07, 2014
20m
Rev Dr Rob Craig's Rwandan Diary
Presbyterian Moderator Dr. Rob Craig has spoken of the “positive dimension coming out of Rwanda” in an audio diary and studio discussion broadcast on BBC Northern Ireland’s Sunday Sequence programme on Sunday, 8th September. Dr. Craig, who has just returned from two weeks in Rwanda visiting Christian Aid and Tearfund development programmes, told the programme’s presenter William Crawley, “I thi...
9m Feb 07, 2014
9m