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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR LOCAL GROUP The BB is The BB is a vibrant organisation actively serving young people in 13 counties across the Republic of Ireland. For weekly activities in a safe, encouraging, fun-filled environment, grounded in the Christian faith, you can find a company near you by visiting www.boysbrigade.ie/find-a-company or contact info@boysbrigade.ie
WWW.BOYSBRIGADE.IE The Boys’ Brigade in the Republic of Ireland, Unit C1 Nutgrove Office Park, Nutgrove Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin D14 V5Y2 Registered Charity No: 20016654
A gift in your Will could not only help your loved ones but can leave a legacy of hope for generations to come.
We’ve been helping local people for almost 75 years, and with your help we can continue to be there for people who need us now, as well as those who will need us in the future.
In Northern Ireland four in ten adult deaths are Please visit nichs.org.uk/giftsinwills for further caused by chest, heart and stroke illnesses. We’re working hard to change this by funding life-changing information on leaving a gift in your Will to NICHS or call us on 028 9032 0184. research and caring for those who are affected by devastating health conditions every day.
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CONTENTS | FEBRUARY 2023
FEATURES 5
Two ministers up for Moderator
Election of the new Moderator-Designate
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80 years of the Presbyterian Herald Celebrating a milestone anniversary for the magazine
18 Empowering emerging leaders
Taking a look at PCI’s Apprentice Scheme
30 Ukrainians in Ireland
How PCI congregations are reaching out to Ukrainian refugees
34 Grace at work
The Moderator reflects on his trip to Hungary and western Ukraine
36 Legacy
Ukrainians in Ireland p30
A new ministry to support and encourage fathers
REGULARS 4 6 20 21 29 38 39 40 43
Letters News Norman Hamilton Mission Connect As I see it Reviews David Clarke Life in PCI Ruth Sanderson
February 2023 No. 846 Published by: The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Assembly Buildings, Belfast BT1 6DW. T: +44 (0)28 9032 2284 E: herald@presbyterianireland.org W: www.presbyterianireland.org
Grace at work p34
Legacy p36
CONTRIBUTORS Andy Lamberton is the director of ‘Legacy’, a ministry for fathers. He is also a member of Fahan Presbyterian, together with his wife Debbie and four children.
Ruth Sanderson lives in Scotland with her husband and two daughters. She is a freelance radio/television presenter and producer.
Andrew Dickson is the Congregational Life Development Officer for PCI. He lives in Whitehead with his wife Katherine and their two children, and is a member of Islandmagee.
Very Rev Dr David Clarke is a former PCI Moderator and is minister emeritus of Terrace Row, Coleraine.
Editor: Sarah Harding
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