First black leader of Methodist Church in Ireland takes up role
First black leader of Methodist Church in Ireland takes up role Rev Dr Sahr Yamasu says he is anxious for ‘huge role and responsibility’ about an hour ago The first black leader of one of Ireland’s main churches has said his role sends out a very positive message to the country’s immigrant community. Rev Dr Sahr Yamasu (63), a native of Sierra Leone, succeeds Rev Tom McKnight as president of the Methodist Church after a ceremony in south Belfast on Wednesday evening. “I have butterflies in my tummy,” he told The Irish Times ahead of his installation, where he was joined by his...
Source: irishtimes.com