John Morrow (peace activist)
John Morrow (28 June 1931 – 1 January 2009) was a Presbyterian minister and peace activist in Northern Ireland. He was integral in the 1965 founding of the Corrymeela Community, a Christian group committed to promoting peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. He succeeded Corrymeela's founder Ray Davey as the leader of the community in 1980 and served as its leader until 1993, providing it with a sense of cohesion and direction in its work of ecumenical Christian leadership and help for families during the Troubles.
The Reverend John Morrow | |
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Rev. Dr. John Morrow in front of Strangford Lough | |
| Born | 28 June 1931 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 1 January 2009 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Education | Queen's University, New College, Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Christian minister |
| Employer | Corrymeela Community |
| Known for | Peace activist during the Troubles, leader of the Corrymeela Community |
| Title | Leader and Chief Executive |
| Predecessor | Ray Davey |
| Successor | Trevor Williams |
| Spouse | Shirley Hume Edwards Morrow (1959-2004) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Addie Morrow (brother) |
| Website | corrymeela.org |
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