From 31st August until 8th September 4000 delegates will be attending the 11th World Council of Churches Assembly in the City of Karlsruhe in South West Germany.

The theme of the Synod is Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity”.

 The Methodist Church in Ireland will be represented by Michael Briggs.  Michael is the leader of Urban Junction, a church community on the South Leinster Circuit, based in Blackrock.

In 2021 he was appointed to the Faith and Order Committee.

Commenting on his appointment as MCI’s delegate, Michael said:

“It is an honour to be asked to attend the World Council of Churches on behalf of Irish Methodism. I’m looking forward to worshipping, praying, seeking the movement of the spirit and dialoguing with such a wide variety of Christian people.”

ENDS

Issued by:
Rev. Roy Cooper (07710945104)

Press Officer

25/08/2022