Sunday 24 October Moderator | Please pray for the graduation service taking place at Union College this week. Give thanks for those who have successfully completed their studies and pray for God’s guidance in their lives as they consider their next steps, whether in ministry or some other sphere of service. Knowing God’s peace

Sunday 17 October Moderator | Pray for the Moderator as he participates in the service of thanksgiving today at St Anne’s Cathedral, celebrating 60 years of the Belfast Samaritans. Pray for all those in distress or despair or who experience suicidal feelings, that they may have the courage to ask for the help they

Sunday 10 October Moderator | Pray for the Moderator, now in his second year of office, as he is able to resume more visits to churches & attendance at various public events on behalf of PCI. Pray for safety for him & for Zoe as they travel and as they seek to connect with

Sunday 3 October Moderator | As the General Assembly meets, pray for a gracious atmosphere in debates which produces clarity in decision-making.  Thank God for those who have written and will be presenting reports.  Pray for all who will make speeches this week, and that we as a church would collectively discern God’s mind

Sunday 26 September Moderator | The Moderator attended the Balmoral Show last week – albeit in a very different format and with restrictions – and asks that we would pray for the agri-food industry, especially with many commercial uncertainties created by both Brexit & the pandemic.  Pray for farmers, who often work in isolation –

Sunday 19 September Moderator | BBC Radio 4 will broadcast a service with the Moderator and involving musicians from the New Irish Choir and Orchestra on Sunday 19 September. Thank God for the opportunities the churches are given to broadcast and pray that this service will be a blessing to many. Regrouping and regathering for

Sunday 12 September Moderator | Pray for the Moderator as he visits the congregation of Upper Clonaneese on Sunday to dedicate and open the new suite of halls. Pray for safety for him and for Zoe as they travel to different venues and events now that a more normal schedule is gradually being resumed.

Sunday 5 September Moderator | In Sept a conference for ministers contemplating retirement will be held. Pray for ministers who are reaching this time of transition, & for the those who are commencing training for the ministry at Union College. Regrouping and regathering for worship | Thank God for the way in which congregations

Sunday 29 August Moderator | The Moderator’s diary for the autumn includes weekly church services, conferences, visits to other organisations and preparations for the General Assembly. Pray for David and Zoe as they begin to travel more extensively around Ireland, north and south. Fanning the flame of congregational life: Being thankful | Ask God

Sunday 22 August Moderator | The Church Leaders Group (Ireland) has been an important forum for the Moderator to meet with other denominational leaders, and to gain wisdom during this unprecedented time of pandemic. Pray for this group as it continues to meet periodically. Fanning the flame of congregational life: Being ready | Ask