The Presbyterian Church in Ireland will tonight elect a new Moderator to succeed Dr John Ross, whose year of office ends in June.
The 21 presbyteries that make up the General Assembly of the Church will meet independently of one another at locations around Ireland to decide on their nominations of a Moderator designate.
One of the main contenders for the post is expected to be the Rev Harry Allen, minister of New Row congregation, Coleraine.
A result is expected at about 9.30 p.m.