Steven Smyrl 🏳️‍🌈

I was interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Sunday programme this morning about the Methodist Church in Ireland’s recent report of human sexuality. Wind through to 16:24 in the recording to hear it. ⁦@irishmethodist⁩ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

On the way to our 2026 AGM this morning at Marsh's Library in Dublin at 11am followed by a lecture at 12pm by Lesley Davey, who recently completed an MA on the Huguenots in Lisburn. Do come along and join the Irish Section of the Society today.

@pciassembly Given the current situation of the @pciassembly, perhaps repentance might be a more appropriate word?

Pray for the launch of Considering Lament on 26 March and that these hymns will provide a mechanism for others to lament with God and work towards a better future. bit.ly/3Ob1fMF

@pciassembly As the news headlines have been filled with terrible reports about the @pciassembly for weeks, spare a thought for its victims. 😔

As the news headlines are filled with conflict on a global scale, remember forces chaplains as they serve God in often challenging environments. Pray that each chaplain would be aware of the Lord’s presence, be protected from harm and be granted wisdom. bit.ly/3Ob1fMF

Christ Church Sandymount is seeking a reliable and organised Part-Time Administrative Assistant to support the ministry and mission of the church: christchurchsandymount.ie/2026/03/06/par…

Oh! That’s good to hear: the minister in Cork (recently challenged by members of his own congregation about his rule breaking regarding the election of that new elder) is going to publicly repent for his misogyny and homophobia? Good to Hear!

@pciassembly Oh! That’s good to hear: the minister in Cork (recently challenged by members of his own congregation about his rule breaking regarding the election of that new elder) is going to publicly repent for his misogyny and homophobia? Good to Hear!

Pray for today’s St Patrick's outreach in Cork. Thank God for the recent ordination of a new elder, as well as new attendees and a growing number of children. Pray for ongoing repentance and reformation throughout these congregations. bit.ly/3Ob1fMF

Census of Ireland, 1766 Mrs White's house in Rosemary Lane (St Michael's parish), home to '50 Papists' in 1766. Catholic population of Rosemary Lane in 1766, 128. Location of Rosemary Lane (now gone) shown in image. Link to VRTI for St Michael's: virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CEN-…

💔NEW: 'I don't forgive the UVF for killing my father, but the deep sense of hatred is gone.' 🎤Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 speaking to Denise Mullen. She was just four years old when her father, Denis Mullen, was brutally murdered by the UVF in Moy, Co Tyrone. The murder is linked to the Glenanne Gang terror squad and the series of killings associated with it. Denise says she does not forgive the UVF for taking her father away, but the deep sense of hatred she once carried has healed. She says she still wants accountability for the murder and has raised her case in both the UK and Ireland. Denise attended an event at Stormont to mark Innocent Victims of Terrorism Day. Events have been taking place both at Stormont and at Westminster. The event was organised by @TUVonline.

"What would I say to my younger self? Have a bit of sense." Belfast lady Mary Fulton has been reflecting on her life as she celebrated her 100th birthday. She was interviewed by her great-grandson Finn, and the centenarian offered some sage advice on how to live to the incredible age of 100. 🎥 Colm Lenaghan

Census of Ireland, 1911 Infirmity? Legally unfit to vote. Unenfranchised. Religious profession? Militant suffragette.

@pciassembly Calls to listen? A bit rich coming from the @pciassembly considering it’s been caught red handed doing exactly the opposite regarding safeguarding. Speechless!!

Pray for the Conciliation Panel, which met this week. Pray that the quiet & confidential work of the Panel will be a blessing in difficult situations & that members will continue to know God's wisdom & grace. Give thanks for the convener, Rev Paul Jamieson bit.ly/3Ob1fMF

@pciassembly Words fail me. No doubt the next Clerk is already decided and the interviews are just more window dressing? 🤔

Pray for the next Clerk of the General Assembly and those who will be considering this important position in our denomination. The job has now been advertised and the leading of God will be necessary to secure the right candidate. bit.ly/3Ob1fMF

I'll be posting some details/info. about the 1766 religious census returns over the next few days (260th 🎂 approaching). Keep an 👁️out. There'll be some hidden gems 💎 revealed among the surviving returns/extracts. 1766 - 'Ireland's first census'.

To date we’ve received 101 referrals into the ongoing investigation of safeguarding concerns within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. DCS McKee Head of Public Protection Branch is making another appeal for people who have been affected to come forward orlo.uk/4RSqK

@pciassembly @PCIModerator @PoliceServiceNI But will PCI learn anything from this news? Will it make it pause and change its ways? Probably not. 🤔

Dr Murray @PCIModerator has responded to @PoliceServiceNI update saying he was saddened to learn of the figures contained in their statement, but welcomes the clarity that is being brought with regards to the ongoing criminal investigation. Full statement: bit.ly/4qGip4b

@pciassembly And what will the review sub-group be saying / declaring about PCI ministers signing up to complementarianism? 🤔

Pray for the work of the Ministerial Training Review Sub-Group of the Structures & Resources Review Panel. Pray that the work of the Sub-Group will make a positive contribution, building on the work of the Council & College, to enhance ministry training. bit.ly/3Ob1fMF

Where is the free article where PCI tries to defend its immoral use of NDAs? Where it tries to justify gagging those who have truths to tell about PCI’s coercive and possibly criminal activities?

Only the safeguarding failures? Not the bullying? Not the gaslighting, coercion, manipulation, lying, financial blackmail, and cover up of wrong doing? Only PCI’s safeguarding failures? Nuff sed!

@pciassembly @PCIModerator Only the safeguarding failures? Not the bullying? Not the gaslighting, coercion, manipulation, lying, financial blackmail, cover up of wrong doing? Only PCI’s safeguarding failures? Nuff sed!

Dr Richard Murray @PCIModerator announced today that a second Special General Assembly will take place in Assembly Buildings on 18 February “…to address some pressing matters that have arisen as a consequence of our safeguarding failures.” Story: bit.ly/4bJQtsp

Has PCI really no shame? How about praying for those you have immorally tied up with NDAs so as to shield the public from discovering your shortcomings?