The Presbyterian Church in Ireland announced today a new and direct way of communicating its news to members and others who are interested in the all-Ireland denomination.
Called ‘PCI News Digest’, subscribers will receive a briefing on some of the stories from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, dropping directly into their inbox. Depending on news output, ‘PCI News Digest’ will issue on a fortnightly/monthly basis – preferably fortnightly.
Speaking about the new initiative, Mark Neale, PCI’s Head of Communications,said, “One of our key objectives is to communicate as directly as possible to people in our congregations – speaking directly into the pew, if you like. PCI currently has a variety media channels; our website, podcasts, the Presbyterian Herald, social media, and now we are seeking to expand our connection through this regular news digest. I hope that many in the PCI family and wider society will sign up to receive the digest, and that it will be informative and accessible to all.”
While it has a different remit and format, ‘PCI News Digest’ follows on from the success of ‘The Review’. Launched in 2024 as a summary of the decisions taken at that year’s General Assembly, further digital editions also followed the 2025 General Assembly in June and Special Assembly in December.
Mr Neale concluded by saying, “I appreciate that not all stories that PCI generates, and issues that we speak out on, especially the good news stories, make it into the wider media channels. So hopefully ‘PCI News Digest’ will bridge this gap and will be an opportunity keep those in the pews and in wider society informed about what PCI is saying and has a heart for.”
To be kept up to date with what’s going on in PCI, and to receive the new ‘PCI News Digest’, sign up below.
For a number of years, specific PCI content has been subscribed to, supporting prayer life, encouraging Bible reading and information on congregational resources, dropping into your in box on a daily and monthly basis:
Let’s Pray: This resource brings daily prayer points from across the denomination and PCI’s overseas partners to be lifted up in prayer
Tides: Designed to help people develop a gentle, regular rhythm of Bible reading, it is part of PCI’s vision to resource whole‑life disciples across the denomination
E-quip: This monthly resource brings information to subscribers on different resources, events and training to support the life and witness of PCI’s congregations.
To sign up to one or all of these e-newsletters, see below.
