Press Releases11 Jan 05

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Bishop of Derry welcomes Moderator

The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Ken Good, warmly welcomes the visit of the Presbyterian Moderator, Rev Dr Ken Newell to the city this weekend.

Bishop Good said: ?The co-operation and goodwill that already exist between the clergy and the churches in the city is very heartening, and I am sure that Dr Newell will issue a challenge to us all about the role that our shared Christian witness can play in bringing healing and reconciliation in a divided community. I hope that many people from our different churches will make an effort to join together for this special event.?

The Presbyterian Moderator, Rev Dr Ken Newell, is the guest speaker at a service in Carlisle Road Methodist Church on Sunday 16 January at 8.00 pm to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The choir of St Eugene?s Cathedral will lead the singing. The service is open to the public, and everyone will be welcome.

The next morning, Monday 17 January at 10.30 am, the Moderator will address the clergy of the four main churches at a meeting to be held in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church. All clergy will be welcome.