The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) is planning at least ten new congregations and ten new church-planting projects over the next decade. The “bold vision” for mission was approved at this year’s General Assembly in Belfast.
Referencing a major PCI report, Church Planting – The Next Decade (or ‘10+10 in 10’), Council secretary Rick Hill, pointed to the growth and positive developments of projects and congregations in Balbriggan, Belfast, Wexford, Carrigart, and Kilkenny. Ben Walker, minister at Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church, said the PCI is “seeking to enable and encourage the creation of Christ-centred, worshipping communities throughout Ireland”.
The PCI has around 185,000 members across 500-plus congregations across 19 regional presbyteries throughout Ireland.
Work and play
Meanwhile, a PCI colleague, David Moore, is bringing together four teams for two unique matches at Corrigan Park in West Belfast in August, when Shinty teams from Scotland will go head-to-head with Select Antrim Hurling and Camogie teams using composite rules, to celebrate the 140th anniversary of Antrim County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).
