05/06/2017

Presbyterian Church To Install New Moderator

The Presbyterian Church has confirmed it is to install Dr Noble McNeely as its new moderator.

Around 800 Presbyterians from across Ireland, civic dignitaries and guests from churches at home and overseas will gather in Belfast on Monday evening, 05 June, for the installation of the new Moderator.

The ceremony is open to the public and will be broadcast live on Radio Ulster 1341 Medium Wave from 7pm.

(CD/JP)

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