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Four Presbyterian ministers are preparing to relinquish their usual duties of preaching and pastoral care to engage in proclaimation of a different sort on Thursday 18th May 2000.
As part of the Apple Blossom Festival, Revs Tony Davidson, Bill Cameron, David Bruce and Max Watson will be reading self composed works of poetry in the Studio Theatre, Market Place, Armagh at 8pm.
Each minister will share poetry which reflect their diverse roles: Tony Davidson is minister of First Armagh; Bill Cameron is a neighbouring minister in Keady. David Bruce however, is full time Director of Scripture Union in Northern Ireland, while Max Watson is a doctor in Newry Hospice. The respective scribes promise an evening of entertainment both light hearted and poignant, off beat and provocative.
All funds raised from the event will go to, Lisanally Special School who are raising money for their Hydrotherapy Pool. Admission for the evening is £4, concessionary rate £2.
The clerical poets are keen to challenge a misconception that Protestants, Presbyterians in particular, appear dour and unwilling to engage with creative mediums. On the contrary, one of Ireland's finest 20th century poets in the Ulster Scots tradition was Rev WF Marshall, 'the bard of Tyrone.' Laterly, broadcaster and Dean of Derrvolgie Hall, at Queens University Rev Steve Stockman, has also published his acclaimed brand of 'pop poetry' in Belfast.
Rev Davidson comments:
"We're really looking forward to the evening. Many people will be surprised to hear us use poetry as a way of communicating but we hope to 'convert' listeners to the use of this medium. Maybe we'll see new poets inspired to take up their pen as a result of our endeavour!"
Issued by Stepen Lynas, Presbyterian Information Services. Info@PresbyterianIreland.org
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