The next moderator of pciassembly the Reverend Sam Mawhinney says he is against the ordination of women even though it is church policy
By Mark SimpsonThe next moderator of the Presbyterian Church has said he is against the ordination of women even though it is church policy.
Dr Mawhinney said he recognised "there are people who disagree with me" on the issue of women ministers.'Open dialogue' Asked if he supported a united Ireland, he said allegiance to the "kingdom" of Jesus Christ was his priority, but he would like to see a "more open dialogue" between nationalists and unionists.Dr Mawhinney said he believed a conversation on a united Ireland was "valid" and "needs to happen", but that he would want to encourage the conversation in a "respectful and open way".
The moderator serves for one year, starting in June, and the Reverend John Kirkpatrick from Portrush Presbyterian is currently in the role.
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