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Rt Rev Dr Richard Kerr, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland for 2026-2927. RT does not signify endorsement.

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Two months into his 12-month term of office as @PCIModerator Dr Richard Kerr, has hit the ground running, having returned recently from Zimbabwe. You can read about his visit to the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian's Synod of Harare here: bit.ly/4wEH4sO
A photograph of the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Dr Richard Kerr, making a presentation to Reverend Gibson Botomani, Vice Moderator of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian and Moderator of the Synod of Harare, during Dr Kerr’s visit to the church in Zimbabwe.

ALT A photograph of the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Dr Richard Kerr, making a presentation to Reverend Gibson Botomani, Vice Moderator of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian and Moderator of the Synod of Harare, during Dr Kerr’s visit to the church in Zimbabwe.

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Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa last month in the Caribbean islands, and in Jamaica in particular, PCI has sent £20,000 in emergency funding to support the relief effort of the United Church of Jamaica & the Cayman Islands: Story bit.ly/3LwRFEz
The destruction caused to Mount Hermon United Church in western Jamaica.

ALT The destruction caused to Mount Hermon United Church in western Jamaica.

A photo of the inside of Mount Hermon United Church in western Jamaica.

ALT A photo of the inside of Mount Hermon United Church in western Jamaica.

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Dr Trevor Gribben @PCIModerator has paid tribute to his predecessor, Very Reverend Dr Ivan Patterson, whose funeral took place in County Antrim today, saying that he was “…a wise leader, a gifted preacher and a compassionate pastor.” Story & tributes: bit.ly/4otJvLS
A photograph of Very Reverend Dr Ivan Patterson, who was Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland from 2011-2012. Dr Patterson passed away on Wednesday and a Service of Thanksgiving for his life took place this morning.

ALT A photograph of Very Reverend Dr Ivan Patterson, who was Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland from 2011-2012. Dr Patterson passed away on Wednesday and a Service of Thanksgiving for his life took place this morning.

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As the election for @PresidentIRL takes place this Friday, @PCIModerator Dr Trevor Gribben, has written to congregations within the Republic of Ireland encouraging colleagues to pray for the candidates and to take part in the democratic process: Story bit.ly/42SFhVj

Presbyterians pray for presidential candidates

As the election for the President of Ireland takes place this Friday, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Right Reverend Dr Trevor…

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Dr Trevor Gribben @PCIModerator has returned from England where he visited PCI chaplains serving in the Royal Air Force @RAFChaplains praising them for their ‘invaluable pastoral role in both peacetime and in times of war' Story: bit.ly/4pS8463
A photograph of Presbyterian Moderator Dr Trevor Gribben (centre) at the rear of a Chinook helicopter talking to one of PCI's chaplains in the Royal Air Force, during his recent visit to England.

ALT A photograph of Presbyterian Moderator Dr Trevor Gribben (centre) at the rear of a Chinook helicopter talking to one of PCI's chaplains in the Royal Air Force, during his recent visit to England.

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Last week the first of 14 religious worship programmes called Prayer and Reflection began on @BBCOne and iPlayer. It covers six of the major faiths across the UK. Recorded in the summer, this Sunday comes from Islandmagee Presbyterian Church. bbc.in/4pqduF7
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Aaron House in Dundonald’s Ballybeen Estate, PCI's residential care home for people with profound physical & learning disability, has celebrated its 30th birthday with its residents, their families, staff, some of its founders and @PCIModerator Story: bit.ly/4ocyzCC
In this photograph is David Armstrong (centre) Aaron House's first resident with Lesley Anderson, founder of the Currie Community Committee (left) which started the home and (right) Presbyterian Moderator, Rev Dr Trevor Gribben

ALT In this photograph is David Armstrong (centre) Aaron House's first resident with Lesley Anderson, founder of the Currie Community Committee (left) which started the home and (right) Presbyterian Moderator, Rev Dr Trevor Gribben

A photograph taken at the 'Welcome to Aaron House' sign at the home's 30th anniversary fun day part with (Left to right) the founding member of the Currie Community Committee Lesley Anderson with Aaron House Manager, Kelly Wilson, and founding Currie Committee members, Jenny Prichard, Sandra Purcell and Dr Joan Major, with PCI’s Moderator Dr Trevor Gribben.

ALT A photograph taken at the 'Welcome to Aaron House' sign at the home's 30th anniversary fun day part with (Left to right) the founding member of the Currie Community Committee Lesley Anderson with Aaron House Manager, Kelly Wilson, and founding Currie Committee members, Jenny Prichard, Sandra Purcell and Dr Joan Major, with PCI’s Moderator Dr Trevor Gribben.

Aaron House home manager Kelly Wilson with two of the residents (left) Judith Gallagher and (right) Elizabeth Brownlee taken at the 30th anniversary fun day party

ALT Aaron House home manager Kelly Wilson with two of the residents (left) Judith Gallagher and (right) Elizabeth Brownlee taken at the 30th anniversary fun day party

The fun day part to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's Aaron House.

ALT The fun day part to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's Aaron House.

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As the #assistedsuicide bill moves through @UKParliament PCI called today 'a profoundly dark turning point for the UK.' It reiterated its opposition to the concept on the island of #Ireland & called for strengthened well-resourced palliative care services: bit.ly/45rqClY
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From @PCIModerator to the members of the facility's team, all is set for tomorrow's opening of the General Assembly. All information: business/reports/resolutions/news stories, see the General Assembly Hub, where you can also watch the livestream: bit.ly/3Fx5iB0 #PCIGA25
A member of the facility's team vacuuming the Assembly Hall in readiness for tomorrow's opening of the 2025 General Assembly.

ALT A member of the facility's team vacuuming the Assembly Hall in readiness for tomorrow's opening of the 2025 General Assembly.

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For his late father-in-law, his year as Moderator was a break from the norm. "While you could say my year has also been ‘a break from norm’, it has also been the busiest year of my life!” @pcimoderator Dr Murray reflects on his year in office: bit.ly/4mUZaDx #PCIGA25
A photograph of Irish Presbyterian Moderator, Dr Richard Murray, in his old congregation - Connor Presbyterian Church - while on his tour of PCI's Presbytery of Ballymena in February of this year. He was visiting a special project of the church called 'the warm place initiative'.

ALT A photograph of Irish Presbyterian Moderator, Dr Richard Murray, in his old congregation - Connor Presbyterian Church - while on his tour of PCI's Presbytery of Ballymena in February of this year. He was visiting a special project of the church called 'the warm place initiative'.

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Ahead of June's General Assembly #pciga25 PCI’s incoming @PCIModerator, Rev Trevor Gribben, was honoured with the conferment of the degree of Doctor of Divinity by the Presbyterian Theological Faculty, #Ireland this week @UnionTCollege. Story: bit.ly/3G2UZEu
The next Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, the all-Ireland denomination’s current Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev Dr Trevor Gribben (left) receives his honorary doctorate (Doctor of Divinity) from the Principal of Union Theological College, Rev Professor Michael McClenahan. (Credit Simon Alleyne)

ALT The next Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, the all-Ireland denomination’s current Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev Dr Trevor Gribben (left) receives his honorary doctorate (Doctor of Divinity) from the Principal of Union Theological College, Rev Professor Michael McClenahan. (Credit Simon Alleyne)

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.@PCIModerator led a special service for the presence, witness & gospel mission of Woodvale Presbyterian on Sunday to mark the end of an era in #NorthBelfast. Its spiritual legacy will live on in new community outreach & missional opportunities in the area bit.ly/3XzxSaL
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With nine of this year’s ‘Mission in Ireland Evenings’ completed – and five to go - there is still time to get a flavour of the inspiring missional outreach that is taking place across the Church and throughout the island of #Ireland The story so far: bit.ly/4iKcojs
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The Church Leaders met with the Secretary of State @NIOgov @hilarybennmp yesterday. During a ‘very useful engagement’ they discussed the evolving relationship with the European Union & need for clarity on legacy issues. They also prayed for Mr Benn. News: bit.ly/3NXSl3F
A photograph of members of the Church Leaders Group (Ireland) with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP and their officials, meeting in the Weir Chapel, Assembly Buildings, Belfast.

ALT A photograph of members of the Church Leaders Group (Ireland) with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP and their officials, meeting in the Weir Chapel, Assembly Buildings, Belfast.

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From time-to-time PCI's Moderators have called the entire Church to #prayer. As congregations gather to worship this #Sunday @PCIModerator Dr Richard Murray has called the church to pray for the #MiddleEast. You can read the story & prayer points here: bit.ly/4fqlhNp
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PCI has joined civic leaders in their condemnation of the recent violence in #Belfast & elsewhere, saying that while lawful protest can be legitimate, much of what has been seen in recent days has been 'neither legitimate nor lawful.' Full statement: bit.ly/3YvUvy0
An image in grey of the top of the clock tower of Assembly Buildings in Belfast, the HQ of the all-Ireland denomination, with the words 'Presbyterian Church in Ireland News' one of a number of general images used to accompany statements.

ALT An image in grey of the top of the clock tower of Assembly Buildings in Belfast, the HQ of the all-Ireland denomination, with the words 'Presbyterian Church in Ireland News' one of a number of general images used to accompany statements.

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The 2024 General Assembly opens this morning in #Belfast at 10am. You can see a preview of today's business and links the reports and resolutions here: bit.ly/4c6ePdn #pciga24
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The 2024 General Assembly starts tomorrow at 10am in #Belfast when @PCIModerator Dr Sam Mawhinney will give his opening address and chair the day's business. For all reports, news stories & business see bit.ly/45yc3e8 where you can also to watch the livestream #pciga24
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As @pcimoderator Dr Mawhinney prepares for tomorrow's opening of the General Assembly he reflects on his year in office and shares the three most important things he needed during a very different year in his life: Full story: bit.ly/3RDsn7N #pciga24
The outgoing Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rt Rev Dr Sam Mawhinney, outside his church, Adelaide Road Presbyterian in Dublin with his wife Karen.

ALT The outgoing Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rt Rev Dr Sam Mawhinney, outside his church, Adelaide Road Presbyterian in Dublin with his wife Karen.

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Ahead of being elected and installed to PCI’s highest office next week at #pciga24 #Belfast, Rev Richard Murray, the next @PCIModerator received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity on Friday @UnionTCollege's annual graduation service: Story & citation: bit.ly/3RgF20n
Rev Principal Michael McClenahan (left) principal of Union Theological College having presented Rev Dr Richard Murray, PCI's Moderator-Designate, with his honorary Doctorate of Divinity (photo credit Simon Alleyne).

ALT Rev Principal Michael McClenahan (left) principal of Union Theological College having presented Rev Dr Richard Murray, PCI's Moderator-Designate, with his honorary Doctorate of Divinity (photo credit Simon Alleyne).

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