Church guidance

The Code

The Code sets out the constitutional framework, guiding principles and governance for every member, court and congregation of our Church.

Church Record

The Church record details the ordinations, installations, deaths etc of ministers and elders in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Vacant congregations

Includes information for all vacant congregations in PCI, along with details of their conveners and clerks of kirk sessions.

Choosing new elders

Guidance on selecting leaders for the church family

Choosing a Congregational Committee

Guidance for congregations choosing to elect new committee members

Rethinking the Kirk Session Meeting

Rethinking how your elders gather

Kirk Session Away Days

Supporting your Kirk Session to reflect and refocus

Additional Pastoral Personnel (APP)

Guidelines for congregations and presbyteries regarding the employment of Additional Pastoral Personnel

Reimagining Toolkit

A range of tools to help Kirk Sessions and congregations reflect on missional priorities.

Developing your congregation’s use of social media

A practical guide to using social media well in congregational life

Clerk of Session Resource

Guidance for new and current Clerks of Session

Finance Forms

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting the wellbeing of children, young people and adults in our care. 

Use of Congregational Property

In 2016 the General Council provided guidelines and licensing templates for the use of congregational property by outside bodies.

Valuable Leadership

A resource designed to help leaders in congregations think together about aspects of what it looks like to lead well.

What is a church member?

This leaflet aims to describe the basics of being a church member. 

Presbytery Consultation Documents

Conciliation Service

Supporting Relationships: Building Trust