At its meeting today, Tuesday 13 September, in Belfast, the General Board of the Presbyterian Church expressed its concern at the present situation.
We are aware that there are many issues of concern for members of the unionist and loyalist community.
However, we, as many others in our country, have been distressed to see injury and the threat of injury, activity which has made many fearful and curtailed freedom of movement, the level of destruction to property, and the continuing unrest.
It is our view that such unrest and disorder does not assist in making a credible case. Violence does not pay. We, therefore, urge, as the Moderator has done, that views be expressed in ways which are peaceful and lawful.
We invite the churches to make time to pray specifically for peace and for ways in which people separated from one another may become reconciled to one another. We encourage all, brothers and sisters, to not be weary in doing what is right. (2 Thes. 3v13)
Rev Lesley Carroll
Co-Convener
Presbyterian Church and Society Committee
Notes to Editors: The General Board is the most representative body within the Church apart from the General Assembly and regularly meets to transact the Church's business between the annual meetings of its Assembly.
Issued by Stephen Lynas, Presbyterian Information Services. Info@PresbyterianIreland.org
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