‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century.

Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of disciplines in Ireland and the UK to explore the essence and uniqueness of human life.

Professor John Wyatt is Emeritus Professor of Ethics and Perinatology at University College. In his seminar, ‘The Beginning and the End: Issues of Life and Death’, he explored whether orthodox Christian understandings of humanity provide insights for the rapidly changing world of medical ethics.

You can read Professor Wyatt’s Blog here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/Blog/September-2016/On-being-human-Issues-of-life-death.aspx] and the original ‘On being human’ news story here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2016/Essence-of-humanity-at-heart-of-forthcoming-semina.aspx.]

‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century.

Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of disciplines in Ireland and the UK to explore the essence and uniqueness of human life.

Professor John Wyatt is Emeritus Professor of Ethics and Perinatology at University College. In his seminar, ‘The Beginning and the End: Issues of Life and Death’, he explored whether orthodox Christian understandings of humanity provide insights for the rapidly changing world of medical ethics.

You can read Professor Wyatt’s Blog here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/Blog/September-2016/On-being-human-Issues-of-life-death.aspx] and the original ‘On being human’ news story here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2016/Essence-of-humanity-at-heart-of-forthcoming-semina.aspx.]

Dr Bryan Chapell, senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois, was the keynote speaker at the launch, on 21st September 2016, of ‘How to Be a Close to Home Congregation’, a seven-session Bible study and video resource which seeks to help any member of any congregation understand the importance of covenant theology and how it practically shapes key areas of congregational life: community, family, worship, sacrament and welcome. Dr. Chapell spoke about the how Christian parents can pass on faith in their homes and what congregations can do to support them in this vital task.

'Close to Home' is a growing conversation within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland which has sought to rediscover and recapture the importance of covenant theology for the Church today. It has this name because it seeks to shape church life to keep our children and young people feeling right at home in a joined up community of all ages, a place we all want them to stay.

See more at www.presbyterianireland.org/closetohome

‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century.

Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of disciplines in Ireland and the UK to explore the essence and uniqueness of human life.

Dr. Desi Alexander, Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at PCI’s Union Theological College set the scene in the first seminar, ‘What Genesis 1-3 says about human identity?’

His seminar explored what these three chapters of the Bible have to say in the light of contemporary biblical studies and considered the relevance of their message for modern life.

You can read Dr. Alexander’s Blog here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/Blog/September-2016/On-being-human-in-the-beginning.aspx] and the original ‘On being human’ news story here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2016/Essence-of-humanity-at-heart-of-forthcoming-semina.aspx.]

Address given by Rev David Bruce at the Thursday afterrnoon worship of the 2016 General Assembly.

The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The Assembly met in Assembly Buildings, Belfast from Monday, 6th June until Friday, 10th June, 2016.

Address of Dr Chris Wright at the Evening Celebration of the 2016 General Assembly.

The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The Assembly met in Assembly Buildings, Belfast from Monday, 6th June until Friday, 10th June, 2016.

Address given by Rev David Cupples at the Wednesday afternoon worship of the 2016 General Assembly.

The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The Assembly met in Assembly Buildings, Belfast from Monday, 6th June until Friday, 10th June, 2016.

Address of the Moderator, Dr Frank Sellar, at the Communion Service of the 2016 General Assembly.

The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The Assembly met in Assembly Buildings, Belfast from Monday, 6th June until Friday, 10th June, 2016.

Address of the incoming Moderator, Dr Frank Sellar, to the Opening Meeting of the 2016 General Assembly.

The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The Assembly met in Assembly Buildings, Belfast from Monday, 6th June until Friday, 10th June, 2016.

Address of the outgoing Moderator, Dr. Ian McNie, to the Opening Meeting of the 2016 General Assembly.

The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The Assembly met in Assembly Buildings, Belfast from Monday, 6th June until Friday, 10th June, 2016.