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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statement5 for the year ended 31 December 2023
including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Urney Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
55 Strabane Road,
Castlederg,
Co Tyrone,
BT817HZ
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC105609)
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report
were:
Rev Clarke Deering (30110/2022- 18/5/2023)
Rev David Reid {19/5/2023 - 31/12/20231
Rev Robert McFaul (appointed 1/1/20241
Mr. Norman Mcmullan
Miss Rosemary Craig BEM
Mr. Mervyn Buchanan
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Minister in
charge:
Clerk of Session: Mr Norman Mcmullan
Treasurer:
Mr Thomas Martin
Rev Robert McFaul
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Hamill Mcllwaine Chartered Accountants
28-30 Old Mountfield Road
Omagh
BT79 7BJ

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BANKERS
Danske Bank
PO Box 183
Donegal Square West
Belfast
BTI 6JS
SOLICITORS
Babington Solicitors
74 Railway Street
Strabane
BT82 8EQ

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STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT
The Kirk Se55ion
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 it5 Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation
including administering 311 funds 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 congregation5. 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 before each Communion Service13), before each
committee meeting and whenever a meeting is required.
To be chosen for the 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 offlce 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 form of governance the corporate oversight of a
congregation 15 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. Urney 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 each 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,
Urney 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 exist5 to love and honour God through faith in His Son and by the power of
His Spirit, and to enable its members to play their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world.
The congregations mission purposes are summed up in our Mission Statement is..
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Presb terian Church Mi55ion Statement
We are the church on the hill, called to share the Good News of our Saviour Jesus Christ, crucified
on a hill outside a city wall, risen and reigning in glorv.
We are the church on the hill, a family of God's people called to live out God's Word as we:
Love one another
Pray for one another
Bear one another's burdens
Encourage one another
And forgive one another.
We are the church on the hill, called to build bridges to our community and our world:
In art and creativity
In crafts and friendship
In gardening and sharing the gifts of beauty and life we see around us
In caring for the needy,, In feeding the hungry; in welcoming the stranger.
We are the church on the hill, called to be a witness for Christ, a light to shine for Him and to point
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ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday at 12.00 noon with visitors often joining us for
the Service especially at Baptisms and at Harvest. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper is observed
in January, April and September during the year and all those who have been baptised and who
have made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are admitted to the Lord'5 Supper. In May
2023 eight of our young people made their Profession of Faith and were added to the Communion
Roll.
The congregation holds a fortnightly Bible study meeting jointly with our linked congregation of
Second Castlederg.
Other activlties that meet in the Church Hall are the Sunday School, Junior Arts Club16 week5 per
term), Urney Crafters and the 2 o'clock club (both handcraft groups) and Urney Gardening Club
(monthlv).
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
Sunday Worship is usually held at 12.00 Noon, but there are also joint Services with Second
Castlederg during the year. Average attendance is between 15-25 including children and we have
8 children in our Sunday School. Sunday School meets after the Children's Talk and Hymn when
the children leave the service. There are 2 leaders with the children each week and all our leaders
who are eligible have been checked by Access Nl. The Sunday School children continue to be
involved in our All Age Services for Youth and Children's Day in June, the Harvest Service in
October and the Nativity Service on the Sunday before Christmas.
The Bible Study Group comprises both members of Second Castlederg and our linked
congregation of Urney with 10-15 people attending our fortnightly meetings for study and prayer.
During 2023 we completed a series of six studies called, "Jesus, Sacred Friend and commenced
another six-part series called, "Magnificent Jesus. Both questions and Minister's comments
continue to be emailed to church members and a paper copy is also made available.
In 2023 the Craft Groups continued to meet on a weekly basis and the Gardening Club monthly.
Support from the wider community for these organisations continues to be strong and we give
thanks for the dedicated leaders. The Junlor Art Club was unable to meet during 2023 due to
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There were three baptisms during the year and we also met to give thanks for the life of one of
our faithful members who died in March. An Interim Kirk Session has been formed with the help
of two Elders from Second Castleder8 congregation.
The number of families claiming connection with the congregation is 29 and the total number of
communicant members is 57. During the year two Ministers from Presbytery provided pastoral
care and organised speakers for the Sunday Services. One Minister moved to a new Church in May
and his replacement became Clerk of Presbytery on 1st January 2024. Presbytery has now
appointed Rev. Robert McFaul as Convener from I, January 2024.
Pastoral care
In the absence of a full-time Minister pastoral care is provided by the Convener of the Vacancy
who has been appointed by Presbytery. He endeavours to visit any member of the congregation
who is unable to attend church due to sickness or a8e and those who are unable to attend
Communion can receive Home Communion on request, Members who are in hospital are visited
as often as possible and anyone who has been bereaved is supported through frequent Visits and
prayer.
Mlssion and outreach
Contributions to our United Appeal for Mission that supports many individual ministries and
projects at home and overseas raised £1,367.50just short of our Target of Honour which in 2023
wa5 £1,503.08, but the full target was paid.
The 2023 World Development Appeal, "Starting from Scratch" focussed on people who have been
forced to leave their homes and land and start their lives from scratch. Conflict, climate change,
land 8rabbing- these are just a few of the reasons for displacement. The Appeal highlights those
who have been forced to leave the homes they've lived in and the land they've worked for, people
and the funds raised will be used to provide support and training to enable those affected to
rebuild their lives. Church members donated £192.50 to the 2023 World Development Appeal.
The Presbyterian Children's Society is all about changing lives in a positive way, but the Society
relies on individuals and congregations to give and to make this change a reality. On average we
each give less than the cost of a packet of cereal, but the Society provides grants of at least £lOOO
per person per year and is helping around 400 families and 700 children. In 2023 donations
towards the work of the Children's Society came to £552.50 an increase on 2022,
Gift Aid on Moderator's Appeal and Christian Aid raised £252.50 and the annual collection for the
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal came to £269.

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Supporting the Christmas Family Appeal ha5 been part of congregational life for many years and
once again our members responded with generosity donating items and vouchers to be allocated
by the Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul. Members also continue to donate used spectacles
and these are part of a container shipment sent overseas for developing countries. Members also
contributed to an Appeal by Christian Aid for support for those affected by the Turkey/Syria
Earthquake earlier in 2023. A number of the congregation also filled shoeboxes with suitable gifts
for children that were donated to the Samaritan's Purse Shoebox Appeal organised through the
PW in Second Castlederg with a total of 43 boxes filled from both congregations. These gifts bring
50 much joy to the children who receive them and it is a privilege to be involved in this vital
ministry.
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings 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. The
Assembly returned to its usual month for meetlng and the Minister and an Elder from the
congregation were able to attend.

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Sunday School
Sunday School meets after the Children's Talk and Hymn when the children leave the service and
meet in the Church Hall. There were 15 children attending in 2023. We followed the Go Teach
Programme. We had 4 leaders working in a rota system with two classes.
From January to June four children were using the Beginner's Come Learn Booklet and the one
child on the Primary book and the rest of the young people followed the Go Teach/Teen Search
syllabus, all on the same Biblical topic.
The young folk of the church were invited to a service in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Sion
Mills (sister church to Christ Church Urney) on 17th March. This was a return invitation and the
topic was St Patrick.
In early Aprll classes were held for any of the young people of the Sunday School who would like
to become full members of the church, These classes and the day the young people spent
together socially were a great encouragement to all. A5 3 result, eight young people were
welcomed into Communicant membership of the congregation on Sunday 7th May 2023.
The Sunday School Leaders ran a Beetle Drive on 2nd June at 7.30pm, inviting the young people
from Christ Church Urney, our neighbouring Church of Ireland, tojoin us.
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Our Children's Day Service on 11 June was based on the parable of The Lost Sheep with the
Sunday School children taking part. They were then given their prizes, including the young people
who had left Sunday School who were each given a Bible.
In September we had eight children in our Sunday School, with one leader and a parent and some
of the young people who became full members, in rota, helping. Two children were on the
Beginner's Come Learn Booklet, three children on the Primary Booklet and three young people
were using the Junior Booklet. All Booklets were on the same Biblical theme.
At the Carol Service on 171h December the children took part. They read and mimed to the poem
"One Special Night" and sang'sing Good News" Each of our new communicants also took part in
the Service.
The children and church members supported the Sunday School Smartle Box Appeal, ralsing
£200.00. £124.10 was collected by the children in the Sunday School Money Box and they
donated it to Nl Children's Hospice.
Urney Ladies WhatsApp Group
An Urney Ladies What's App Group was created at the start of lockdown for the women of the
church to keep in touch. The main benefits of the group were the support the members gave each
other and a mean5 to let everyone know what was going on within the church. This has been
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Crafters and The 2 o'clock Club
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Craft Clubs
The dedicated Urney Crafters meet at 10.30a.m. on Wednesdays, They enjoyed fellowship
together sharing their knowledge of various crafts and planning activities. They continued with
their Crafty Ladies What's App Group, with crafting ideas and craic flying back and forth. The 2
O'clock Club joined the Urney Crafters each Wednesday from 2-4pm with an average of 12
attending.
These ladies enjoyed a social time together having a bit of craic and a cup of tea while doing
various crafts for themselves and others.
The members knit, crocheted and sewed many items for baby units (hats, cardigans, blankets etc.)
distributed to various hospitals.
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We learned the skill of making jointed bears at two workshops on 18 and 25th February run by
Will Lecky. Neighbouring craft groups joined us and we had two wonderful, happy, creative days.
For lunch we asked for donations for the DEC Turkey/syria Earthquake Appeal, which raised
£185.00
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On 21 and 28 June, May Magee one of our talented members, ran a workshop at which we
made patchwork mannequin pincushions.
Gareth from Hope Drop inn Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal contacted us looking for sewing
machines as he was hoping to start a sewing group in Uganda with the girls to which we sent the
quilt5 in 2022. The idea was to make the girls independent, eventually creatingjobs for
them.
We decided to put together sewing kits for each girl as well as sending three sewing machines.
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They were collected on 16 August and we received photos of the girls using their gifts on 14
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September, which was very gratifying.
A summer outing was arranged for23rd August to Portstewart. We visited Limavady wool Shop,
Dreanagh Estate for lunch and then on to Flowerfield Arts Centre to see a display of quilts. After
free time in the town a very pleasant day ended with dinner together.
Our Winter Panel was completed in time for our proposed Four Seasons Coffee Morning and Craft
Fair. This was planned for Saturday 18th November and many crafts were completed for sale.
(Toys, Christmas decorations, panels, blankets, throws, various cards and other crafts) It was a
resounding success with many customers coming from near and far. £2,280.66 was raised for the
Nl Air Ambulance.
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On 13 December our Christma5 dinner was enjoyed in The Derg Arms Castlederg.
Throughout the year donations were dropped into a bucket for the Nl Air Ambulance and thi5
accumulated to £366.33.

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Urney Gardening Club
Urney Gardening Club meets in the Church Hall on the last Wednesday of the month from 3.00-
5.00pm. The membership attending was made up of church members and many from the
surrounding areas. The club has many keen, knowledgeable gardeners and also those who enjoy
the Social aspect of the club. It has a membership of over fifty.
At the first meeting of the year Robert Ellis from Ashtree Garden Centre, Donegal Town gave us an
Introduction to Spring Gardening. Robert gave an enjoyable, interesting talk and demonstration
and he also had plants for sale. Everyone was happy to be back together for a new year.
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On March 29 Malachy Smyth from Garvagh came to talk to us about growing herbs. This talk
proved topical as herbs are now so popular in cooking.
For our April meeting we went to visit Ben Sayers at Bearney Nurseries on 3, May in the evening
at 7.00pm. This meeting was 50 popular, about 60 members and friends turned up. Ben was very
knowledgeable about his plants and all enjoyed looking around his nursery.
In May members went on a visit to Paddy Perry's Greenfort Garden in Co Donegal on 31st the
ideal time to see the rhododendrons and azaleas which were in full bloom. After admiring the
wonderful seaside setting of the garden the members enjoyed a wonderful meal in the Silver
Tassie.
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June 28 saw us on our 7.00pm visit to Jacqueline Mc Aneney's beautlful Garden in the Glenellv
Valley. This garden had many different "room5" on a sloping site. When we had explored the
garden we had a delicious vintage tea.
July 26th &27th was our two day trip. First to James Burnside's Garden in Upperland5, Ma8hera
then just down the road Shanderson's Bistro for Lunch and on to Montgomery's Nursery. We then
travelled to Ballyutog Hill, Nuts Corner to Will Hamilton's garden. After a tour of the garden the
rain Started and we escaped to a delicious tea by the fire. We continued on to Larne and the
Curran Court Hotel, for the night. We had a very good meal and great fun together afterwards.
The next day we went to Kiloan Garden Nursery, Islandmagee Cherry Townsend's wonderful
colourful garden. We had lunch at Hillside Nursery Centre. Our evening meal was in Viscount's in
Dungannon, then home to Urney.
During the summer break we added two more members to our committee and thanked Paul for
all his hard work as he stepped down.
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On September 27 we had a Members, Meeting. We have such talent in our club that the advice
given and received was first class.
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Jane Christie, a herbalist enthralled us on October 25 with her knowledge of the power of
"weeds" to heal and give health.
At our November meeting, the last of the year, Wendy Long treated us to five courses under the
heading "A Taste of Christmas" delicious food expertly prepared.
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Volunteers
The Trustees are Indebted to all of those who dedicated their time and gladly use their gifts and
abilities to serve God and be a blessing to each other and this community. In being so generous
with their lives, our work and witness continues to be maintained.
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to
its members and the general public by making known the Christian Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ
throu8h 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 beneflts are delivered locally by congregations and their members, or are
facilitated through pre5byterie5 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.
The purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related
to Minlsters, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who recelve
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 individua15 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.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewlll
Offering which totaled £13,529 in 2023 {E13,036 in 2022). Total income for 2023 was E36,576
(£29,371 in 2022>.
Total expenditure decreased from £27,973 to £26,479 in the year.
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 congregations total income doe5 not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under
Section 64(3) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 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 con8regation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its
financial position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on
and signed on its behalf by
Mr Norman Mcmullan
Rev Robert McFaul
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