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TRINITY OMAGH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH IN IRELAND
Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105580)

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TRINITY OMAGH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended
31 December 2022 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trinity Omagh Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Address: Mrs Claire McElhinney, 112 Clanabo8an Road, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT78 ISN
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC105580)
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this
report were:
Mr Wesley Atchison
Mr Samuel Carson
Mrs Joan Cummins
Miss Gladys Cuthbertson
Mr Kenneth Duncan
Mr Samuel Gallagher
Mr Andrew Hamilton
Mr Niall Henry
Rev Robert Herron
Mr Colin Jardine
Mr Ronald Keys
Mr Samuel Knox
Mrs Hazel Mccay
Mr Robert Mccay
Mrs Dawn Mcclung
Mr5 Claire McElhinney
Mr Arthur McFarland
Mr Mitchell McKnight
Mr John Moore
Mrjohn Moore
Mr Alfred Sayers
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Minister
Clerk of Session
Treasurer
Rev Robert Herron
Mrs Claire McElhinney
Mr Ronald Keys
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Cathy Clyde, 22 Botera Upper Road. Omagh, BT78 5DG
BANKERS
Ulster Bank, 14 High Street, Omagh BT78 IBJ
SOLICITORS
Mcconnell and Fyffe, 21 Church Street, Omagh BT78 IDG

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STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT
The Kirk Session
The Charity Trustees of the congregation are the members of its Kirk Session. Under the
congregation's governing document, The Code, the book of the constitution and
government of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, the Kirk Session seeks to watch over and
promote the spiritual interest of the congregation and of persons not connected with any
congregation who are within its bounds. It ensures pastoral care is in place in the
congregation and seeks to further the contribution of the Church to Christian witness and
service in the local community. The Kirk Session has delegated to its Congregational
Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all fund5 and
property belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-officio
members of the Congregational Committee.
The Kirk Session consists of the ordained minister and the ruling elders of the congregation.
All members are entitled to propose, speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except
that the Moderator, the minister in active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but
only a casting vote.
Stated meetings of the Kirk session are held at least twice in each year or as appropriate.
To be chosen forthe office of the eldership in the congregation a person must be a voting
member and a regular attendant on its ordinances. The selection of those proposed to be
called to the office can be either by the congregation or by the Kirk Session. Members are
elected if they obtain two-thirds of those who vote.
Presbytery
Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's form of governance, the corporate oversight of a
congregation is the responsibility of a Presbytery which Superintends generally the spiritual
and temporal affairs of the congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Trinity Omagh congregation of the Presbyterian Church has
been assigned to the Omagh Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The
membership of the Presbytery consists mainly of the active ministers of congregations
assigned to it by the General Assembly, minsters who have retired from active duty and an
elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation.

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The General Assembly
The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the
whole Church and acting as its supreme legislative, administration and judicial authority, in
dealing with all matters brought before it. The General Assembly is normally constituted
during the first week in June for worship and to conduct its business. At the end of
business, it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the
active ministers of each congregation, retired minsters and a representative elder appointed
by the Kirk Session of each congregation.
DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
The charitable purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion.
Trinity Omagh Congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a Reformed Church
within the wider body of Christ is grounded in the Scriptures and exists to love and honour
God through faith in His Son and bythe power of His Spirit, and to enable members to play
their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world.
In Trinity Presbyterian Church, Omagh, we seek:
to worship the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
to reconcile our multiple identities with our Presbyterian traditions;
to contextualise what it means to be and belongto the Christian Church.
Living in the town of Omagh:
where two rivers become one, and flow through the surrounding countryside, villages and
towns,
we seek to be open to the living water of God's Spirit and to share what we have received
with others;
where four Christian churches are built on the same hill,
we seek to share space, ideas, values and service with those who are close to us and differ
from us;
where people are acutely aware of the destructive and painful consequences of human
division, conflict, and power struggles,
we seek to acknowledge our past and commit to be and become people of love, truth,
justice and peace.

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ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for worship at 11.30 am each Sunday and visitors are welcome.
Throughout the year, the main Christian festivals, including Harvest Thanksgiving, are
celebrated at worship services and through other related activities. The Sacrament of the
Lord's Supper is observed on the first Sunday of the year, Easter Sunday, and the first
Sunday in October. New communicant members are received on profession of faith on
Easter Sunday. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered through the year. Marriage
ceremonies and Services of Thanksgiving {i.e. Funeral Services} are held when requested.
Other activities include:
Sunday School
The Sunday School meets during Church services from September to June. Classes are
grouped according to the age of the children. The teachers operate on a rota basis. The
curriculum is based on Biblical stories and themes and involve5 activities for the
children. The Sunday School children also participate in a children's talk (normally a
Bible story) during the morning worship Service. During the year special events include:
a children's service, Christmas party, barbecue. The Sunday School collection goes
towards the annual Youth and Children's Project of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Bible Class
The Bible Class, for young people of secondary school age, meets during church services
from October to May. The curriculum followed is mainly based on bought in course
material and focuses on Biblical storie5 and themes relevant to the lives of teenagers.
The members of the Bible Cla55 participate in Sunday worship services on special
occasions during the year {readings, etc.) During the year, a special outing is arranged.
Membership Classes
Classes are held by the minister in the month of February. The course includes topics
such as: the history, governance, central teachings, and sacraments of the Presbyterian
Church. The privileges and responsibilities of membership of today's church are
discussed and those who proceed to membership come before the Kirk Session and are
invited to profess their faith in public at a church service (normally Easter Sunday).
Presbyterian Women (shared with Gillygooley congregation)
The group normally meets on the second Tuesday of each month during September to
April and is open to all women in Gillygooley and Trinity congregations. Guest speakers
are invited to speak on a variety of themes. There is a focus on mission and funds are
raised for various missionary endeavours, including the work of the Mission Councils of
the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Occasionally special events are organised for the
congregation.

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Boys, Brigade (shared with First Omagh congregation)
The company meets in First Omagh on Tuesday nights duringthe months of September
to April. There are three sections- company, junior and anchor boys. There is Scripture
Class each night. Alongside the normal badge-work programme, the company takes
part in sporting competitions and various special events are organised (e.g. outings
sports events).
Choir
The Choir meets for practice on Thursday nights during the months of September to
Easter. Choral pieces are performed by the choir on special occasions (Christmas,
Easter, Harvest Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, etc.) and at other occasions during the
Christian year. Occasionally members sing solo parts and occasionally guest soloists and
musicians accompany the choir. The organist prepares for and performs special music
at each Sunday service.
Social Media
The congregation has a web page and uses Facebook to communicate with members
and the wider community.
Church Magazine {shared with Gillygooley Congregation)
During the Covid pandemic the magazine has not been published.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
Music is an important part of our worship experience and congregational singing is
accompanied by the organ and piano. The congregation also participates in worship
through readings and responses.
Prayer for others is an essential part of congregational life and each Sunday there is a
printed order of service that incudes prayer topics for the church abroad and at home,
including information about specific situations where there is human suffering and need.
During the year, the congregation acknowledged God's gift of new life at the baptism of
seven children. Four young people were received into membership on profession of faith
on Easter Sunday. There were ten funeral services.
On 31 December 2022 there were 350 communicant members and 212 families connected
with the congregation.

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Pastoral care
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are
visited by the minister. the minister visits members when they are in hospital and residential
or nursing homes; elders and committee members are allocated a district area. Members
are encouraged to contact the minister as need arises.
Mission and outreach
The activities of local charities are publicised in congregational literature and members are
encouraged to support and play an active part in their work. Many members have taken up
this challenge.
The congregation supports the United Appeal which is a central fund of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland. This fund enables congregation5 to support the wider mission of the
denomination and to do mission and outreach on a denominational basis beyond what the
congregation could do on its own. The United Appeal fund provide5 financial support for
mission personnel at home and overseas, assists congregation5 With the deployment of
locally based staff, enables church planting, provides grant support for the upkeep of church
premise5, assists with the running costs of Union Theological College, the Church's training
college for ministry students, and financially supports congregations in the areas of worship,
discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership, and pastoral care.
The congregation also contributes to the denomination's annual World Development
Appeal, Moderator's Appeal, Sunday School and Youth project and any other special
appeals.
Presbyterv
The congregation was represented at the meeting5 of Presbytery by our minister and one of
the elders. This provides an important link between the congregations and the wider
structures of the church.
General Assembly
The minister and one of our elders were nominated to attend the meeting of the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland held in Assembly Buildings, Belfast, in June.

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Property
The property is in good condition and repairs are carried out as required.
Organisations
Approximately 20 children and young people were involved in the Sunday School and Youth
Bible Class. 20 women attended Presbyterian Women.
Volunteers
The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their
time by serving on committees and helping with organisations and other church activities.
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefit requirement by providing
benefit to its member5 and the general public by making known the Christian Gospel of the
Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of religion.
The direct benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church include the gaining of an
understanding in Christian beliefs as set out in the Bible and in the Church's subordinate
standards (the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms)
leading to Spiritual and moral development and opportunities for response to Bible
teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and
standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need (including the
sick, disabled and bereaved).
Generally, the above benefits are delivered locally by congregations and their members or
are facilitated through presbyteries or are organised and delivered centrally. Local delivery
is facilitated by central resources in almost all cases. Public access is made known through
the use of noticeboards, printed material, press advertisement, websites, and social media
or in other ways.
The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and informal and
ad-hoc feedback from members, their families, and members of the public.

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The purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is
related to Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who
receive benefits as a result of their holding office or employment. However, this is
incidental and necessary in order to further our charitable purpose. There are no other
private benefits. The beneficiaries of this purpose are members, their families, other
individuals that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and indirect contact with, the
community in which pastoral services are provided and other communities throughout
Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and worldwide which benefit from our
engagement with and sUPPOrt for both Christian and other secular organisations, charities
and individual members of the public.
The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement
statutory guidance.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly
Freewill Offering. There were 168 contributors li.e. families) during the year {180, in 2021]
donating a total of £46,323 (£45,081 in 20211
Total Income of the congregation during the year was £103,529, compared to £90,886 in the
previous year. Total expenditure increased to £94,7461£86,340 in 2021).
The congregation prepares its accounts on a strict receipts and payments basis and includes
only funds which are held in bank or cash balances. Other funds, which the congregation
holds, in particular investments, are disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements of
the congregation in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting
practice.
As the congregation's total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected
under Section 64{3) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2018 to prepare a receipts and
payment account and a statement of assets and liabilities.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to
show and explain the congregation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time its financial position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the

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congregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Kirk Session on 30 January 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Rev Robert Herron
Mrs Claire McElhinney
Mr Ronald Ke
Date: 30 January 2023
Date: 30 January 20233
Date: 30 January 2023