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CHURCH OF SCOTLAND

PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON

XV LARKHALL: TRINITY PARISH CHURCH

At LARKHALL: TRINITY PARISH CHURCH , on the Nineteenth Day of September, Two Thousand and one years, which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met in hunc effectum and was constituted in prayer.

Post preces sederunt

125. SEDERUNT

The Rev. Robert M. Kent, Moderator pro tempore, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, Mr, William Turner, Elder, and others present in the congregation.

126. FAREWELL SERVICE

After devotional exercises conducted by the Moderator, assisted by the Rev. Klaus O.F. Buwert and the Clerk, Akua Tabuaa Aforo, Presbytery’s Faithshare Partner from Ghana, gave a brief account of her activities during her time within the bounds and expressed her gratitude at the warmth of the welcome she had received. The Moderator thanked Akua for sharing her faith, her friendship and her experience of Church life in Ghana with those she had met in the various venues she had visited, and wished her every blessing as she returned to her native land.

As a token of Presbytery’s appreciation and good wishes, the Moderator presented Akua with a copy of the Book of Common Order.

This meeting was closed with prayer.

 

 

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XVI MOTHERWELL, 2nd OCTOBER, 2001

At MOTHERWELL: DALZIEL ST. ANDREW’S PARISH CHURCH HALLS, on the Second Day of October, Two Thousand and one years, on which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met, observed a period of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the United States of America as a consequence of the tragic events of 11th September, 2001, and was constituted in prayer.

Post preces sederunt.

127. SEDERUNT

The Rev. Dr. John C. Sharp, Moderator; the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk; and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 59 Ministers; 2 Deacons; 81 Elders).

128. MINUTES

The Minutes of Meetings X, XI, XII, XIII and XIV (2001) were read, corrected and approved.

129. AGENDA

The agenda was submitted, adjusted and approved.

130. INTIMATIONS

Intimations were made.

131. CONGRATULATIONS

The Moderator offered the warm congratulations of the Court to the Rev. Andrew Thomson on the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of his Ordination.

132. BUSINESS COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Business Committee which was given in by the Rev. S.J. Paterson, Vice-Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. ATTESTATION OF ELECTORAL REGISTER

    2. The Presbytery notes that the Clerk has attested the Electoral Register of Newmains: Coltness Memorial as containing the names of 242 Communicants and 21 Adherents.

  2. AIR TRAINING CORPS CHAPLAINCY

The Presbytery approves the appointment of the Rev. Robert A. Hamilton, Minister at Airdrie: New Wellwynd, as Chaplain to 1001 (Monklands) Squadron, Air Training Corps.

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1. ATTESTATION OF ELECTORAL REGISTER

The Presbytery notes that the Clerk has attested the Electoral Register of Bonkle as containing the names of 208 Communicants and 27 Adherents.

2. LOCUM TENENS

The Presbytery notes and approves the appointment of the Rev. J.H. Loudon Melrose as Locum Tenens at Newarthill lw Carfin with effect from 7th October, 2001.

  1. UNITED SERVICES

    2. The Presbytery grants permission to Wishaw: Chalmers and Wishaw: Thornlie to hold united services on 28th October, 2001, 6th January, 2002, 3rd March, 2002 and 12th May, 2002.

  2. EAST KILBRIDE: STEWARTFIELD

The Presbytery, pursuant to its Minute of 4th September, 2001, resolves that a Service of Creation of a New Charge and the Induction of the Rev. Douglas W. Wallace to the Parish of East Kilbride: Stewartfield will be held within East Kilbride: Mossneuk Parish Church on Monday, 12th November, 2001, Presbytery to meet at 6.45 p.m. for the Service at 7.00 p.m., the Rev. Dr. John C. Sharp to be Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson to be Clerk, and other participants to be arranged in due course.

133. PROPERTY COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Property Committee which was given in by Mr. R. Marwick, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

1. KIRK O`SHOTTS

The Presbytery approves the application by Kirk O`Shotts to renovate the Church at an estimated cost of £555,450 inclusive of VAT based on the feasibility study instructed by the General Trustees. Approval is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

2. WISHAW: OLD

The Presbytery approves the application by Wishaw: Old to carry out essential repairs to electrical and redecoration works to the Church estimated at £34,000. Approval is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

3. HAMILTON: OLD

The Presbytery approves the application by Hamilton: Old to have funds held on behalf of the congregation by the General Trustees released to pay for works costing £22,650 inclusive of VAT required to the newly purchased Manse. Approval is also given to the condition of the Manse. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

4. UDDINGSTON: BURNHEAD

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The Presbytery approves the application by Uddingston: Burnhead to carry out repairs and maintenance arising from the professional property survey at an estimated cost of £39,600 inclusive of VAT. Approval is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

5. SHOTTS: CALDERHEAD ERSKINE

The Presbytery approves the second professional follow on property survey and condition report on Shotts: Calderhead Erskine and awaits the response of the Office Bearers to the contents and recommendations.

6. BELLSHILL: MACDONALD MEMORIAL lw ORBISTON

The Presbytery notes the approval given by the Property Committee on the condition of the Manse at Bellshill: Macdonald Memorial lw Orbiston.

7. BELLSHILL: WEST

The Presbytery notes the approval given by the Property Committee on the condition of the Manse at Bellshill: West.

134. ORDER OF THE DAY

BOARD OF MINISTRY

Under an Order of the Day at 7.30 p.m. the Presbytery called for the report of the Board of Ministry which was given in by Mr. D.J. Watt, Convener.

PRESENTATION OF STUDENT AND READERS

Mr. Watt introduced to the Moderator Miss Anne Clemenson, Mr. William Cruickshanks, Mr. Leslie Falconer, Mr. Sam Hewitt, Mrs. Elizabeth Leckie, Mr. James McRae, Mr. Leslie Queen, Mr. Rowan Robertson, Mr. Ian White and Mr. William Wilson, Readers, together with Miss Sheena Bell, Gavin Black, Richard Beattie, Sam Clark, Dickson Keir, Readers in Training, and Miss Valerie Cuthbertson, Deacon in Training, and they were suitably addressed by him. Apologies were received from Robert Simpson, Divinity Student, Frank Haggerty and Alex Smith, Readers, and Georgina McMillan, Reader in Training.

135. BOARD OF SUPERINTENDENCE (In private)

136. PARISH DEVELOPMENT AND MISSION COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Parish Development and Mission Committee which was given in by the Rev. I. C. Murdoch, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed :

  1. The Presbytery receives the review of the placement of a Parish Assistant at Uddingston: Burnhead and commends Raymond Deans and the congregation for their vision and commitment in starting the Family Centre Project. The parish is entirely UPA classified and Presbytery recognises that the charge will continue to play an important role in the mission and witness of the church within the Presbytery. The Presbytery endorses the application to continue the placement for another 5 years so that an enabling ministry and community outreach may be consolidated and developed.

  2. The Presbytery notes that Miss Susan Reford commenced a 12-month probationary period for the work of Parish Assistant at East Kilbride: Claremont on 5th September, 2001, under the supervision of the Rev. John Collard and Mr. Paul Cathcart, DCS, and welcomes her.

137. CHURCH AND SOCIAL INTERESTS COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Church and Social Interests Committee which was given in by the Rev. A. Campbell, Convener.

It was moved and seconded :

1. The Presbytery extends its deepest sympathy to the casualties and relatives of victims as a result of the atrocities of 11th September and commends them to the compassion of God and all human care and support.

2. The Presbytery calls the Government of both Britain and America to show restraint and responsibility in the use of military force to bring to justice those directly or indirectly involved in the terrorist attacks in America which included the deaths of British citizens.

3. The Presbytery welcomes the International/Islamic call for peace and condemns racism against Muslims and promotes racial harmony at all times.

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It was moved and seconded as a Counter-motion to Deliverance 3:

Delete the words "Islamic" and "against Muslims".

On a vote being taken For and Against the Counter-motion, it carried Against.

The Deliverances as presented by the Convener were then agreed to.

138. STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Stewardship Committee which was given in by Mr. A. D. McHenry, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

The Presbytery receives the draft figures in respect of Mission and Aid Allocations for 2002 and invites congregations to seek clarification in writing, where necessary, of individual allocations from the Convener before Tuesday, 23rd October, 2001, and agrees to consider the figures for approval at the November meeting of Presbytery.

139. ORDER OF THE DAY

VACANCY BUSINESS

Under an Order of the Day at 8.00 p.m. the Presbytery took up consideration of Vacancy Business.

HAMILTON: OLD

There were laid on the Table an Appointment to the Church and Parish of Hamilton: Old, in favour of the Rev. John M.A. Thomson, BD, ThM; his letter of acceptance with the required statement that he had used no undue influence to obtain the Call; a Call as prescribed signed by 320 Communicants and 2 Adherents; a Certificate that the Interim Moderator’s expenses had been met in full.

Parties are called, appeared and spoke.

Parties were removed.

The Presbytery being satisfied with the documents produced, and that there was no cause to decline or delay the appointment, did and hereby does sustain the appointment of the Rev. John M.A. Thomson to the Church and Parish of Hamilton: Old, and resolved to proceed towards his settlement.

The Presbytery provisionally appointed his Admission thereunto to take place on Thursday, 25th October, 2001 Presbytery to meet at 6.15pm for the Induction Service at 6.30pm, the Rev. Dr. John C. Sharp to be Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson to be Clerk and the Rev. Arthur P. Barrie to assist the Moderator.

The Clerk was instructed to forward an Extract Minute of its proceedings to the Clerk of the Presbytery of Lanark.

Parties were recalled and judgement intimated

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BELLSHILL: WEST

There were laid on the Table an Appointment to the Church and Parish of Bellshill: West, in favour of the Rev. Agnes A. Moore, BD; her letter of acceptance with the required statement that she had used no undue influence to obtain the Call; a Call as prescribed signed by 556 Communicants and 10 Adherents; a Certificate that the Interim Moderator’s expenses had been met in full.

Parties were called, appeared and spoke.

Parties were removed.

Presbytery being satisfied with the documents produced, and that there was no cause to decline or delay the appointment, did and hereby does sustain the appointment of the Rev. Agnes A. Moore to the Church and Parish of Bellshill: West, and resolved to proceed towards her settlement.

The Presbytery provisionally appointed her Admission thereunto to take place on Wednesday 7th November, 2001, Presbytery to meet at 6.15pm for the Induction Service at 6.30pm, the Rev. Dr. John C. Sharp to be Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson to be Clerk and the Rev. Norman B. McKee to assist the Moderator.

Parties were recalled and judgement intimated.

The Clerk was instructed to forward the Call, and an Extract Minute of its procedure thereanent to the Clerk of the Presbytery of Stirling.

BELLSHILL: MACDONALD MEMORIAL LW ORBISTON

There were laid on the Table an Appointment to the Church and Parish of Bellshill: Macdonald Memorial lw Orbiston, in favour of the Rev. Allan McKenzie, BSc, BD; his letter of acceptance with the required statement that he had used no undue influence to obtain the Call; a Call as prescribed signed by 300 Communicants; a Certificate that the Interim Moderator’s expenses had been met in full.

Parties were called, appeared and spoke.

Parties were removed.

Presbytery being satisfied with the documents produced, and that there was no cause to decline or delay the appointment, did and hereby does sustain the appointment of the Rev. Allan McKenzie to the Church and Parish of Bellshill: Macdonald Memorial lw Orbiston, and resolved to proceed towards his settlement.

The Presbytery provisionally appointed his Admission thereunto to take place on Friday, 26th October, 2001, Presbytery to meet at 6.15pm for the Induction Service at 6.30pm, the Rev. Dr. John C. Sharp to be Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson to be Clerk and the Rev. Michael G. Lyall to assist the Moderator.

Parties were recalled and judgement intimated.

The Clerk was instructed to forward an Extract Minute of these proceedings to the Department of National Mission and the Clerk of the Presbytery of Glasgow.

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AIRDRIE: NEW MONKLAND LW GREENGAIRS

There were laid on the Table an Appointment to the Church and Parish of Airdrie: New Monkland lw Greengairs, in favour of the Rev. Randolph Scott, MA, BD; his letter of acceptance with the required statement that he had used no undue influence to obtain the Call; a Call as prescribed signed by 272 Communicants; a Certificate that the Interim Moderator’s expenses had been met in full.

Parties were called, appeared and spoke.

Parties were removed

The question was put, Translate or not translate, and it was unanimously agreed to translate Mr. Scott from the Church and Parish of Coatbridge: Calder to the Church and Parish of Airdrie: New Monkland lw Greengairs, it being confirmed that his pastoral relation to Coatbridge: Calder shall continue until he is actually admitted to the Church and Parish Airdrie: New Monkland lw Greengairs.

.The Presbytery provisionally appointed his Admission thereunto to take place on Thursday, 8th November, 2001, Presbytery to meet at 6.15pm for the Induction Service at 6.30pm, the Rev. Dr. John C. Sharp to be Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson to be Clerk and the Rev Sheila M. Spence to assist the Moderator.

Parties were recalled and judgement intimated.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Nomination Committee which was given in by the Rev. M.F. Currie, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

1. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. Colin M. Brough to be Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Coatbridge: Calder.

2. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. Dr. I. Thom, Convener, and the Rev. A. Paton, together with Mrs. M. Hare and Mr. A. McConnell to be the Advisory Committee in the vacancy at Coatbridge: Calder.

FORWARD PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Forward Planning Committee which was given in by Mr. D. S. Alexander, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

The Presbytery agrees to sist proceedings in the vacancy at Coatbridge: Calder and to await a further report from the Forward Planning Committee.

TRANSLATION OF THE REV. DAVID P. HOOD

There was laid on the Table an appointment of the Rev. David P. Hood to the Church and Parish of Glasgow: Merrylea; an Extract Minute of the Presbytery of

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Glasgow thereanent of date 11th September, 2001; a Call signed by 296 Communicants and 11 Adherents; the Citation of the congregation of Coatbridge: Townhead returned duly served.

Parties were called, appeared and spoke.

Parties were removed.

The question was put, Translate or not translate, and it was unanimously agreed to translate Mr. Hood from the Church and Parish of Coatbridge: Townhead to the Church and Parish of Glasgow: Merrylea, it being confirmed that his pastoral relation to Coatbridge: Townhead shall continue until he be actually admitted to the Church and Parish aforesaid; and requesting the Presbytery of Glasgow to give intimation of his admission as soon as it takes place.

The Clerk was instructed to forward an Extract Minute of these proceedings to the Clerk of the Presbytery of Glasgow.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Nomination Committee which was given in by the Rev. M.F. Currie, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

1. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. Andrew Thomson to be the Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Coatbridge: Townhead,

2. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. R. Smith, Convener, and the Rev. T.L. Pollock, together with Mr. J.M. Speirs and Mrs. R. Hawthorne to be the Advisory Committee in the vacancy at Coatbridge: Townhead

FORWARD PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Forward Planning Committee which was given in by Mr. D. S. Alexander, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

The Presbytery agrees to sist proceedings in the vacancy at Coatbridge: Townhead and to await a further report from the Forward Planning Committee.

DEMISSION OF THE REV. LESLIE W. THORNE

Further to its resolution of 1st May, 2001 the Presbytery took up consideration of the proposed Demission of the Rev. Leslie W. Thorne from the Church and Parish of Coatbridge: Clifton.

Parties were called, appeared and spoke

Parties were removed

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It was moved, seconded and agreed that the Presbytery accept and hereby does accept the Demission of the Rev. Leslie W. Thorne and looses him from his charge as from 10th November, 2001, confirming that Mr. Thorne retains his status as a Minister of the Church of Scotland and his membership of this Presbytery.

Parties were recalled and judgement intimated.

FORWARD PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Forward Planning Committee which was given in by Mr. D. S. Alexander, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

The Presbytery agrees to sist proceedings in the vacancy at Coatbridge: Clifton and to await a further report from the Forward Planning Committee

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

At 8.40 p.m. it was moved and unanimously agreed to suspend Standing Orders to permit consideration of the next item of business.

140. ORDER OF THE DAY

NOTICE OF MOTION

Under an Order of the Day at 8.40 p.m. the Presbytery called for the Motion, notice of which had been given by the Rev. I. C. Murdoch at the meeting on 4th September, 2001.

Mr. Murdoch moved:

  1. The Presbytery expresses its concern about some of the classroom materials contained in the resources list in the 5-14 National Guidelines Health Education Guide for Teachers and Managers, first published by the Scottish Executive in November 2000, and calls upon the Education Minister to withdraw this list and to ensure that all teaching materials comply with the more recent statutory guidelines on the conduct of sex education in schools. The Presbytery considers that the use of such materials in the classroom would be irresponsible and inappropriate, and significantly extend the boundaries of what is seen as normal or morally acceptable in the use of illegal drugs and in sexual activity.

2. The Presbytery welcomes the decision of North Lanarkshire Council to bar the use of some named resources and to set up procedures to protect children from the use of unsuitable material; and calls upon South Lanarkshire Council to take similar measures.

It was moved and seconded as a Counter-motion :

The Presbytery, in relation to the resources list in the 5-14 National Guidelines Health Education Guide for Teachers and Managers, first produced by Learning and Teaching Scotland and published by the Scottish Executive:

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    1. calls upon the Education Minister to withdraw those items seen to be offensive by many;

    2. warmly commends the actions of both North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council for establishing working groups which will consult widely on the programmes to be developed for schools in these Councils;

    3. urges North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council, not only to consult with Church representatives on this matter, but to include them formally in the working groups.

On a vote being taken For and Against the Counter-motion, it carried For.

The Presbytery resolved accordingly.

141. ORDER OF THE DAY

PRESBYTERY REVIEW COMMITTEE

Under an Order of the Day at 9.00 p.m., the Presbytery called for the report of the Presbytery Review Committee which was given in by Mr. H. Neilson, Convener.

It was moved and seconded :

  1. The Presbytery resolves with effect from the session 2001/2002 to rearrange its Committee Structure so as to have: (a) Local Area Committees; (b) a Nomination and Business Committee; (c) a Church and Social Interests Committee; (d) a Parish Provision Committee; (e) a Pastoral Support Committee; (f) a Finance Committee; and (g) a Development and Training Committee.

  2. The Presbytery resolves to amend its Standing Orders as follows :

In Standing Order 1 :- delete "recommendations" and substitute "nomination." After "Committee" add "they having considered recommendations by Kirk Sessions,".

In Standing Order 11 :- delete the present list of committees and substitute "(1) Church and Social Interests: (2) Parish Provision: (3) Pastoral Support: (4) Finance: (5) Development and Training: (6) Local Area Committees, eight in number, each with at least one Presbytery member (whether Minister, Presbytery Elder, Additional Elder, Deacon or Parish Assistant) from each congregation in the Area: (7) Nomination and Business – Conveners of each of the Church and Social Interests, Parish Provision, Pastoral Support, Finance and Development and Training Committees together with one other member nominated by each Area Committee who shall be a member of Presbytery. The Clerk and the Treasurer shall be members by virtue of their office."

In Standing Order 13 :- delete ",unless in exceptional circumstances,". For "three" substitute "one". At the end add "(save as specifically provided in these Standing Orders).".

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After Standing Order 15 :- Add – "15A. In the composition of Committees the Nomination and Business Committee shall have in mind the need, so far as practicable and so far as is consistent with achieving an appropriate skills balance on any committee, to have :- (a) on each committee (other than the Local Area Committees) at least one member from each Attestation Area and equal numbers from each. (b) on each committee (other than the Local Area Committees) a balance of Ministers and elders, such that not less than one third are Ministers and not less than one third are Elders. (c) on each Local Area Committee not less than 40% of the Ministers of the Area and not less than 50% of the representative elders for the Area. (d) on each committee a suitable gender and age balance. (e) on each committee (other than Local

Area Committees and the Nomination and Business Committee) equal numbers."

In Standing Order 16 :- Delete "(not necessarily from within the Presbytery)". Delete "stated" before "Number". Delete "Not" when it occurs before "be".

After Standing Order 16 :- Add – "16A. Local Area Committees shall, so far as practicable, ensure by co-option that each congregation in the Area is represented on the Committee by two people whether Minister, Elder or Deacon."

Delete existing Standing Order 17 and substitute:- "17A. Each Committee (save for the Nomination and Business Committee) shall appoint its own Convener and Vice-Convener. 17B. The Convener and Vice-Convener of the Nomination and Business Committee shall be elected by the Presbytery upon

the nomination of the Nomination and Business Committee which shall make a nomination or nominations having taken the advice of a sub-Committee comprising the Convener, and each of the Minister and Elder on the Committee who have the longest period of service on the Presbytery together with each of the Minister and Elder on the Committee with the shortest time served on Presbytery. 17C. The Convener and Vice-Convener of the Nomination and Business Committee shall serve only on that Committee.

In Standing Order 18:- After "Convenerships" add "and Vice-Convenerships". Delete "four" and substitute "three". Delete "unless Presbytery deems it advisable to extend the term, but that may be for one year only." And substitute –"Presbytery may, in exceptional circumstances, extend the term, but that may be for one year only."


Delete Standing Order 19.

In each of Standing Orders 1, 5, 15, 20, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 51 :- For reference to the "Business Committee" or the "Nomination Committee" substitute "Nomination and Business Committee".

After Standing Order 30:- Add "30A. In arranging the business of the Presbytery for the year, the Nomination and Business Committee shall, so far as is practicable and appropriate, arrange in the course of the Presbytery year for there to be held two meetings in Conference format for the debate of major matters coming before the Court."

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In each of Standing Orders 52 and 53:- For reference to the "Forward Planning Committee" substitute – "Parish Provision Committee".

In Standing Orders 56 and 57 :- For reference to the "Education for the Ministry Committee" substitute "Development and Training Committee".

In each of Standing Orders 73, 76, 77 and 81 :- For reference to the "Board of Superintendence" there shall be substituted the "Pastoral Support Committee" which shall prepare a list of congregations to be visited and appoint a Convener for each visit.

In Standing Order 74:- After the first sentence add – "In so doing the Convener shall give consideration to the desirability of including a Deacon in the visitation". Before the words "four members" add "at least".

3. The Committees proposed in Deliverance 1 shall have the following remits:-

The Local Area Committee – To be responsible for encouraging congregations individually and co-operatively, as appropriate, to fulfil the Church’s witness and wider work, including relationships with other denominations, by

Church and Social Interests Committee – To be responsible for all matters relating to social issues by

- encouraging and formulating a Christian view on

liaising with other appropriate bodies in the discharge of this remit, in particular with

Parish Provision Committee – In relation to the mission and life of the Church within the bounds of Presbytery, to be responsible for

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Pastoral Support Committee – To be responsible for

- Ministers, Auxiliary Ministers, Deacons, Parish Assistants and Readers

- candidates for the Ministry, the Auxiliary Ministry and the Readership

- oversight of the quality of provision and activity within the Presbytery by organising and reporting on

- Quinquennial visitations

- The Attestation of Records

Finance Committee – To be responsible for all financial matters by

- liaising with congregations, as necessary

- preparing an annual budget for Presbytery, determining congregational dues to meet approved expenditure and producing annual accounts

Development and Training Committee – To be responsible for

- all matters relating to ministerial development and support through

- appropriately processing applications for the Ministry, the Auxiliary Ministry and the Readership.

- encouraging the development of ICT strategies

- developing and supporting a team of advisers for field work, including the needs of young people, to resource area committees.

Nomination and Business Committee – To be responsible for

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It was moved and seconded as a Counter-motion :

The Presbytery notes the remits given to the proposed new Committees, regrets that fuller consultation has not taken place with the current Boards and

Committees of the Presbytery regarding the workability of these remits; and resolves not to make any decisions on this matter until full discussions have been held with the current Boards and Committees, and workable remits presented to a future Presbytery Meeting.

On a vote being taken For and Against the Counter-motion, it carried For.

The Presbytery resolved accordingly.

142. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business the Presbytery adjourned at 9.30 p.m. to meet again in hunc effectum within Hamilton: Old Parish Church on Thursday, 25th October, 2001 at 6.15 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. for the Induction of the Rev. John M. A. Thomson; within Bellshill: Macdonald Memorial on Friday, 26th October, 2001 at 6.15 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. for the Induction of the Rev. Allan McKenzie; and for Ordinary Business within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s Parish Church Halls on Tuesday, 6th November, 2001, at 7.00 p.m., of which public intimation having been made, this meeting was closed with prayer.

 

 

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Moderator

 

 

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Presbytery Clerk