Churches in south Belfast have been invited to come together in a service of inter church worship this Sunday night, 21 June, at 7.00pm in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Fitzroy Avenue, on the theme of "I was a stranger..."
"The service will help Christian people to express solidarity with the stranger in our midst as well as sorrow and shame at the racist attacks that have taken place on our community," explained one of the organisers, Rev Wilfred Orr, minister of Newtownbreda Presbyterian.
Giving the address will be former Presbyterian Moderator Dr Ken Newell while representatives of the Church of Ireland, Methodist, Roman Catholic and City Church will also be taken part. Belfast's Lord Mayor, Cllr Naomi Long will attend and other public and representative figures have been invited.
"After the dreadful events that have taken place on the streets of our community we hope this service will strike a positive note, both celebrating the rich Biblical heritage of making a place for the foreigner and articulating our care and compassion for all who are part of our local community," added Mr Orr.
Issued by Stephen Lynas, Presbyterian Information Services. Info@PresbyterianIreland.org
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