Moneydig Presbyterian Church facts for kids
| Installation | Minister |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Rev JR Ian Harbinson BA BD |
| 2005 | Vacant |
| 1994 | Rev John George Johnston BSc MA.R |
| 1986 | Rev Warren Porter BA BD |
| 1976 | Rev Aylmer Armstrong DipA |
| 1964 | Rev Ernest James Ferguson |
| 1956 | Mr James Warden |
| 1936 | Rev Henry Cooke Stuart GAMC |
| 1931 | Rev Gordan Thompson Clements DD |
| 1923 | Rev William John Latimer |
| 1919 | Rev William H Stewart BA |
| 1863 | Mr William McCay |
| 1857 | Rev Henry H Finlay |
| 1837 | Rev Patrick Roger Killough |
Moneydig Presbyterian Church is a special church building. It belongs to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This church is found near Garvagh in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is part of the Coleraine and Limavady area for Presbyterian churches.
Contents
History of Moneydig Church
Early Beginnings and Construction
People in Moneydig started worshipping as Presbyterians in the early 1800s. They met in the local school hall. A person named George Orr, who was an elder (a leader in the church), suggested building a proper church.
Moneydig Presbyterian Church was officially started in 1836. It became part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's Synod of Ulster. The church building you see today was finished in the same year. It was built as a large hall with a gabled roof.
Growth and Community Role
The church's members came from nearby areas like Aghadowey, Garvagh, and Kilrea. In the 1800s, the church was also a meeting place for the Temperance movement in Ireland. This group encouraged people to avoid alcohol.
In 1936, the church celebrated its 100th birthday. To mark this special event, a new screen, like one you'd see in a cinema, was put in.
Modern Times and Leadership
The current minister of the church is the Reverend James Richard Ian Harbinson. He started his role on June 27, 2008. The church also takes part in special programs where ministers from Moneydig can exchange places with ministers from churches in Canada.
In 2012, the church building was looked at by the Department for Communities. They wanted to see if it should be given "listed building" status. This status protects old or important buildings. However, the Department decided not to list the church. This was because many of its original parts had been replaced with newer materials. The church is officially registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. This means it operates as a charity.
See also
- Presbyterian Church in Ireland
- Garvagh
