Resources

Congregational Life and Administration

 

An electronic version of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's Peace Vocation
A series of articles which have been published on the theme of peace building and good relations
Addresses which have been recorded in connection with peace building and good relations
A presentation from an inter-church dialogue with over 100 participants on the topic No Sitting on the Fence: Reconciliation in Scripture and on the Streets.
Child protection guidelines for the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Forms and Guidance notes for Access NI and Garda vetting.
Here are some of the forms, policy documents and fact sheets available on child protection
Refresher Training Registration and Evaluation forms
A mockumentary style video giving an overview of Taking Care
The ‘We Care’ resources consist of a series of advice cards to help understanding and promote our Taking Care policy and practice. These are available for children, leaders and parents. All resources are available free of charge from the Taking Care Office.
Resources for Taking Care Parents Awareness Week 9 -15 December 2012
Annual Statistical Return form in MS Excel format
Annual Statistical Return form in PDF format
Guidance notes for the Annual Statistical Return Form
Information leaflet on Congregational Assessments
Information Sheet for Congregations
Claim form for members' expenses and allowances
Claim form for members' expenses and allowances
General Investment Fund Application Form
Information on the General Investment Fund Scheme
A leaflet about Gift Aid
Application for a one-off grant from the Old Age Fund, Women's Fund and Indigent Ladies' Fund
Remittance Advice Form
Application for Loan to Purchase a Retirement Dwelling
Rules of the Retired Ministers' House Fund
Norman Cameron, minister of High Kirk, Ballymena, discusses the tricky subject of money and presents a compelling argument for adopting a lavish generosity that reflects the grace and love of Christ.
Application for Ordinary Statutory Paternity Paternity Pay/Ordinary Paternity Leave
What to look for in choosing new elders.
A summary of the understanding of leadership in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
A twelve-session programme for adults centred on the four Gospels and designed to promote Bible reading skills.
A course designed to help church members discover where they can most effectively serve God and others within their own church family and local community.
A discussion document on the subject of contraception
A discussion document on the subject of euthanasia
A discussion document on the subject of self harm
A discussion document on the removal, retention and use of human organs and tissue from post-mortem examinations
A discussion document on the subject of cloning
Guidelines to help develop more sensitive and effective pastoral care
Get your whole congregation behind the YAC Project by using these ideas that can be used in all-age services.
This pack will help you communicate the Sunday School Project to young children in your congregation.
This pack will help young people in your congregation to learn through Bible Study exercises and gain a greater understanding about the Uzima project.
The first in a series of six Sunday school lessons written as part of the “Awake to Jesus” resource produced through the Board of Mission in Ireland. (Written by the Board of Youth and Children’s Ministry)
The second in a series of six Sunday school lessons written as part of the “Awake to Jesus” resource produced through the Board of Mission in Ireland. (Written by the Board of Youth and Children’s Ministry)
The third in a series of six Sunday school lessons written as part of the “Awake to Jesus” resource produced through the Board of Mission in Ireland. (Written by the Board of Youth and Children’s Ministry)
The fourth in a series of six Sunday school lessons written as part of the “Awake to Jesus” resource produced through the Board of Mission in Ireland. (Written by the Board of Youth and Children’s Ministry)
The fifth in a series of six Sunday school lessons written as part of the “Awake to Jesus” resource produced through the Board of Mission in Ireland. (Written by the Board of Youth and Children’s Ministry)
The last in a series of 6 Sunday school lessons written as part of the “Awake to Jesus” resource produced through the Board of Mission in Ireland. (Written by the Board of Youth and Children’s Ministry)