Presbyterian ReachOut

ReachOut was a bi-monthly magazine published by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Purple Rain owner Rebecca McConnell was assigned the role of editor of the magazine in 2015 and 2016.

Having previously worked for PCI, Rebecca was able to build on the contacts she had made as she liaised with congregations to gather in stories from around Ireland. After drafting an outline for content to fill the 48 page publication, she would contact ministers, elders and other relevant organisations to commission pieces. Regular features included training articles, devotional pieces, event previews and book reviews as well as a Connect section focusing on PCI personnel serving in churches north and south of the border. With a small team of colleagues in PCI, Rebecca edited the articles before sending to Mark Thompson to design the magazine. Rebecca worked closely with Mark making decisions on order, front page image, spread design and any seasonal themes. Rebecca then oversaw production with GPS who printed each edition.

The magazine finished with the December 2016 January 2017 edition.