S2023 Ep74: 074: Previewing the 2023 General Assembly

Podcasts from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

The 2023 General Assembly opens on the evening of the longest day of the year, Wednesday, 21 June, and will run until Saturday afternoon, 24 June.

In this episode, four guests, each with different roles in next week’s gathering, look ahead to the annual gathering of ministers, elders, and other representatives from home and overseas. They are the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt Rev Dr John Kirkpatrick, Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev Trevor Gribben, Deputy Clerk, Rev Dr David Allen, and Karen Jardine, PCI’s Public Affairs Officer.

During this episode, you can get an overview of proceedings and insights into a number of the significant reports that will come before members. Dr Kirkpatrick also reflects on his year in office. The podcast is hosted by PCI’s Press Officer, Mark Smith.

Further information on the 2023 General Assembly, the reports that are discussed in this episode, the schedule of business, Assembly procedure, and news stories, can be found here: www.presbyterianireland.org/ga23