Welcome to Ulster Worldly, a blog about the history of Presbyterianism. Many of these stories come from my own family, many others come from my own denomination.

Tim Hopper · Raleigh, NC

Tue Aug 1, 2017 · Tim Hopper

J. Gresham Machen writes of the formation of the Presbyterian Church of America in 1936.

Sat Jul 29, 2017 · Tim Hopper

American missionaries recount their joy-filled service to Korean lepers.

Mon Jul 17, 2017 · Tim Hopper

The glory of God as seen in the simplicity of Reformed worship.

Thu Jun 15, 2017 · Tim Hopper

A retired missionary's concern about the direction of his church.

Sat Jan 9, 2016 · Tim Hopper

Daily quotes from the founder of Westminster Seminary.

Wed Dec 23, 2015 · Tim Hopper

How clever (or foolish) deacons made church bells from a bomb.

Sat Dec 5, 2015 · Tim Hopper

Brief biography of the first 2/3 years of Dot Hopper's life.

Fri Dec 4, 2015 · Tim Hopper

Obituary for Dorothy "Dot" Longenecker Hopper, PCUS missionary to Korea with her husband Joe B. Hopper for 38 years.

Wed Nov 18, 2015 · Tim Hopper

My grandfather describes worship service in post-Korean war mission churches in rural South Korea.

Mon Jun 8, 2015 · Tim Hopper

A daily reading in the Westminster Standards.