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CHURCH OF SCOTLAND

PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON

VII MOTHERWELL, 7th MAY, 2002

At MOTHERWELL: DALZIEL ST. ANDREW’S PARISH CHURCH HALLS, on the Seventh Day of May, Two thousand and Two years, on which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met and was constituted in prayer.

Post preces sederunt

52. SEDERUNT

The Rev. Dr. John C. Sharp, Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 57 Ministers; 3 Deacons; 85 Elders).

53. TRIBUTES

The Rev. Shaw Paterson in fitting terms paid tribute to the Rev. John Heron, formerly Minister at Ochiltree and one time Minister at Strathaven: Rankin linked with Chapelton, who died on 28th April, 2002.

The Rev. Alastair Lusk in fitting terms paid tribute to Mr. John Cathcart, Deacon at East Kilbride: Moncreiff, who died on 6th March, 2002.

The Clerk was instructed to hold the tributes in retentis and to send a copy, together with an expression of the deep sympathy of the court to the relatives.

54. MINUTES

The Minutes of Meetings III, IV, V, and VI (2002) were read, corrected and approved.

55. AGENDA

The agenda was submitted, adjusted and approved.

56. INTIMATIONS

Intimations were made.

57. ORDER OF THE DAY

AFTER-ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Under an Order of the Day at 7.27 p.m., the Presbytery took up consideration of an After-election to the forthcoming General Assembly.

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The Presbytery having learned of the resignation of his Commission by Mr. Malcolm D. Macintyre, did and hereby does appoint in his place Mr. Ian Bell its Commissioner to the next General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and

authorises the Moderator and Clerk to sign the Commission on the Presbytery’s behalf.

58. ORDER OF THE DAY

CHRISTIAN AID

Under an Order of the Day at 7.28 p.m. the Moderator welcomed Ms Eildon Dyer, Co-ordinator for Christian Aid, and invited her to address the Court. Ms Dyer outlined recent developments in the work of Christian Aid and encouraged Presbytery to give its support to the agency.

59. ORDER OF THE DAY

VACANCY BUSINESS

Under an Order of the Day at 7.38 p.m. the Presbytery took up consideration of Vacancy Business.

STONEHOUSE: ST. NINIAN’S

There were laid on the Table an appointment of the Rev. Thomas Nelson to the Church and Parish of Netherlee; an Extract Minute of the Presbytery of Glasgow thereanent of date 16th April, 2002; a Call signed by 415 Communicants and 7 Adherents; the Citation of the congregation of Stonehouse: St. Ninian’s 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 that Presbytery does and hereby does translate Mr. Nelson from the Church and Parish of Stonehouse: St. Ninian’s to the Church and Parish of Netherlee, declaring that his pastoral relation to Stonehouse: St. Ninian’s shall subsist 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.

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:

The Presbytery appoints the Rev. J. K. Collard to be Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Stonehouse: St. Ninian`s.

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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 Stonehouse: St. Ninian’s and to await a further report from the Forward Planning Committee.

60. BUSINESS COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Business Committee which was given in by the Rev. J. G. Munton, Convener.

It was moved and seconded:

1. REV. JAMES G. MUNTON

The Presbytery notes receipt of a letter from the Rev. James G. Munton, Minister at Coatbridge: Old Monkland Parish Church, requesting permission to demit his charge as from 30th June, 2002, resolves to take up consideration of the proposed Demission at its meeting on 18th June, 2002, and instructs that the congregation of Coatbridge: Old Monkland be cited to appear for their interests at the said meeting, with certification that the matter will not be dealt with before 7.30 p.m. under an Order of the Day for Vacancy Business.

2. REV. JAMES DAVIDSON

The Presbytery notes receipt of a letter from the Rev. James Davidson, Minister at Wishaw: Old Parish Church, requesting permission to demit his charge on the grounds of incapacity as from 30th June, 2002, resolves to take up consideration of the proposed Demission at its meeting on 18th June, 2002, and instructs that the congregation of Wishaw: Old be cited to appear for their interests at the said meeting, with certification that the matter will not be dealt with before 7.30 p.m. under an Order of the Day for Vacancy Business

3. ATTESTATION OF ELECTORAL REGISTERS

The Presbytery notes that the Clerk has attested the Electoral Registers of Coatbridge: Calder as containing the names of 506 Communicants: of Coatbridge: Clifton as containing the names of 286 Communicants: and of Larkhall: St. Machan’s as containing the names of 642 Communicants and 19 Adherents.

4. LOCUM TENENS

The Presbytery notes and approves the appointment of the Rev. John Handley as Locum Tenens at New Stevenston: Wrangholm Kirk with effect from 23rd June, 2002.

5. REV. ANDREW M. McCANCE

The Presbytery notes receipt of an application from the Rev. Andrew M. McCance requesting permission to transfer his membership to the Presbytery

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of Ardrossan and authorises the Clerk to issue him with a Presbyterial Certificate with instructions to submit to the Clerk of that Court.

6. COMMITTEE MEETINGS APRIL 2003

The Presbytery, noting that Easter Day 2003 falls on 20th April and that a number of Presbyters are on holiday the week following, agrees to postpone Committee meetings from 22nd to 29th April.

The Presbytery instructs Conveners to ensure that all deliverances are in the hands of the Clerk as soon as possible thereafter, and certainly no later than 9 a.m. on Tuesday, 6th May, 2003.

7. NOTICE OF MOTION

The Presbytery notes that at its meeting on 18th June, 2002 the Business Committee will move the deletion of the Worship Committee and the Computers and Communications Committee from the list of Committees in Standing Order 11 and that the numbering of Committees be amended accordingly.

TASK FORCE FOR CHANGE

8. The Presbytery notes that representatives of the Presbytery have met with representatives of the Presbyteries of Glasgow and Edinburgh to discuss matters of common interest and concern, including problems arising from the limitations of the present structures, and in particular issues relating to Designated Pilot Schemes, Team Ministry, Multi-disciplinary Teams, Funding of Personnel and Programmes, and Tenure and Right of Call.

The Presbytery welcomes the proposal that a Task Force for Change to be established by the General Assembly should be independent of Boards and Committees and that such a Task Force should proceed with extreme urgency.

ADDENDUM

The Presbytery approves the nomination of the Rev. Margaret F. Currie as Moderator of Presbytery as from September, 2002.

It was moved and seconded as a Counter-Motion to Deliverance 9 that this Deliverance be deleted. On a vote being taken for and against the Counter-Motion, it carried For.

The Presbytery resolved accordingly:

The Deliverances, as amended, were agreed.

61. ORDER OF THE DAY

REPORT ON VISITATION OF PAROCHIAL RECORDS

Under an Order of the Day at 8.07 p.m. the Presbytery called for the report of the Board of Superintendence which was given in by the Rev. W. S. Dunn, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed :

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The Presbytery notes that the Annual Attestation of Records of all charges within the bounds has been completed and that, in general, these are being maintained in accordance with the regulations thereanent.

62. PROPERTY COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Property Committee which was given in by Mr. W. Barnstaple, Vice-Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

1. BLANTYRE: ST. ANDREW`S

The Presbytery approves the application by Blantyre: St. Andrew`s to replace the central heating system at the manse at a cost of £6,345 inclusive of VAT based on contractors` estimates. Funds are to hand. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

2. HAMILTON: SOUTH

The Presbytery approves the application by Hamilton: South to form disabled toilet facilities at an estimated sum of £5,400. Approval is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

3. UDDINGSTON: BURNHEAD

The Presbytery approves the application by Uddingston: Burnhead to alter the halls into a Family Centre costing £57,145 (approved in principle in November 2001) and repairs arising from the Property Survey costing £29,000 (approved in principle in October 2001). Approval is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

4. HAMILTON: ST. JOHN’S

The Presbytery approves the application by Hamilton: St. John’s to upgrade the toilets costing £12,309 inclusive of VAT based on competitive estimates. Funds are to hand. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

5. WRANGHOLM KIRK

The Presbytery approves the application by Wrangholm Kirk to carry out general upgrading to premises costing £39,854 inclusive of VAT based on competitive estimates. Approval is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

6. AIRDRIE: FLOWERHILL

The Presbytery approves the professional second Follow On Property Survey and Condition Report on Airdrie: Flowerhill and awaits the response of the office bearers to the contents and recommendations.

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The Presbytery approves the professional second Follow On Property Survey and Condition Report on Bothwell and awaits the response of the office bearers to the contents and recommendations.

8. HAMILTON: OLD

The Presbytery approves the professional second Follow On Property Survey and Condition Report on Hamilton: Old and awaits the response of the office bearers to the contents and recommendations.

63. 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. J. Fairful to be Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Coatbridge; Old Monkland.

2. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. R. A. Hamilton to be Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Wishaw: Old.

3. The Presbytery notes the resignation of the Rev. T. Nelson as its representative on the Stakeholders` Conference Organising Committee and appoints the Rev. K. O. F. Buwert in his place.

4. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. A. McKenzie, Convener and the Rev. S. McGill, together with Mr. S. Cook and Ms M. Burke to be the Advisory Committee in the vacancy at Coatbridge: Old Monkland.

5. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. Dr. J. L. McPake, Convener and the Rev. A. W. Gibson, together with Mrs. E. B. Leatham and Mrs. M. E. McRae to be the Advisory Committee in the vacancy at Stonehouse: St. Ninian`s.

6. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. A. Moore, Convener and the Rev. K. McKenzie, together with Mr. T. Lawrie and Mrs. M. Dickie to be the Advisory Committee in the vacancy at Wishaw: Old.

64. 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 :

1. The Presbytery notes that discussions are ongoing in relation to the Forward Plan for Coatbridge and further notes the intention of the Forward Planning Committee to present a final Plan to the June meeting of Presbytery.

The Presbytery notes the discussions involving the office-bearers of Larkhall: St. Machan’s, Larkhall: Trinity and Larkhall: Chalmers have led to a desire, in the future, to move to a single charge for Larkhall, commends the office-

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bearers for their vision, and instructs Forward Planning to enter into further consultation to produce a Plan for Larkhall which will expedite this aim.

3. The Presbytery notes that a Review of the Basis of Terminable Tenure at Uddingston: Park has taken place under the new guidelines for such purposes and approves a continuation of this Basis of Terminable Tenure for a period of 5 years, subject to the concurrence of the General Assembly`s Committee on Parish Reappraisal.

65. PRESBYTERY REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Presbytery Review Committee which was given in by Mr. M. D. Macintyre, Convener.

It was moved and seconded:

1. COMMITTEE FORMAT

The Presbytery resolves to adopt the Committee Structure and Remits, as set out in Appendix A from August, 2002.

2. Resolves that the composition of the membership of the Mission Committees for each of the Attestation Areas be at least one of the Presbyters from each of the congregations in the area together with, by co-option, additional members to ensure that each congregation is represented on the Committee by two people, whether Minister, Elder or Deacon.

3. Resolves that the composition of the membership of the Co-ordinating Committee of Presbytery be the Moderator, the Moderator-elect, the Conveners of each of the Presbytery Committees for Church and Social Interests, for Parish Provision, for Pastoral Support, for Finance, and for Development and Training together with a Presbyter nominated by each of the Mission Committees for the Attestation Areas and the Presbytery Clerk.

4. Resolves that the membership size of each of these Committees shall be such that each Presbyter will be appointed to the membership of only one Committee other than those within the membership of the proposed Committee for Co-ordinating the Business of Presbytery.

5. Resolves that Committees other than the Mission Committees for the Attestation Areas and the Co-ordinating Committee of Presbytery have, as far as possible, a representation based on a geographical spread from all Attestation Areas and membership strengths broadly equal in number.

6. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

The Presbytery resolves to assemble each Committee’s membership to provide a membership balance/composition capable of fulfilling the Committee’s remit, and to this end, ask Presbyters, linked to the skills and knowledge which they can offer, to indicate each year three Committees on which they would be content to serve.

7. Resolves that no Presbyter should serve on any one Committee for more than 4 years, unless appointed Convener or Vice-Convener.

8. Resolves that additional Elders be appointed annually following communication with Kirk Sessions identifying skill and knowledge shortfalls for the needs of Presbytery Committees and inviting the nomination of Elders to serve as Additional Elders on Presbytery.

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9. Resolves that the recommendations of the Co-ordinating Committee of Presbytery on the membership of the Presbytery’s Standing Committee be submitted to Presbytery each September for homologation.

10. COMMITTEE REPORTING

The Presbytery resolves that a new approach to Committee reporting be introduced as follows:

all Committees will submit to each ordinary meeting of Presbytery a written Report of not normally more than 500 words (A4 sheet) outlining the work being undertaken, the progress being achieved and any intimations;

written Reports will be circulated with the notice calling the meeting of Presbytery;

Conveners will not speak to introduce the general content of a Report but Presbyters may raise questions for clarification;

written Reports will conclude by setting out any matters on which a decision of Presbytery is required, and a Convener may speak to such matters, if any;

where an aspect of the ongoing work of a Committee embraces matters which are not best processed through a Report `received` by all Presbyters, such ongoing work will be disposed of by a Report which is `tabled` and available to be read by any Presbyter, but confirmation that such a Report is being tabled will be included in the Committee’s written report.

11. The Presbytery resolves that these reporting arrangements be used to monitor the effectiveness/diligence of Committees.

12. OFFICE BEARERS

The Presbytery resolves that all Committees other than the Co-ordinating Committee of Presbytery shall appoint their own Convener and Vice-Convener from their membership in June of each year.

13. Resolves that the Co-ordinating Committee of Presbytery shall appoint its own Convener and Vice-Convener, not necessarily from its own membership, in June of each year.

14. Resolves that the Convener or Vice-Convener of a Committee may not hold office for more than 3 consecutive years.

15. Resolves that Presbytery from among the members of the Court appoint in the spring of each year a Moderator-Elect who shall hold this office for one year.

Delegates to the present Nomination Committee the responsibility of appointing Conveners, Vice-Conveners and Committee Members to the new

Committees set out in Appendix A for Presbytery year 2002-2003 and a Moderator-Elect.

Resolves that the Moderator be installed in June of each year as the concluding item of business at the June ordinary meeting of Presbytery.

Resolves that, wherever practicable, Presbytery’s annual Celebration of Communion be in the Church of the Moderator, with the September meeting of Presbytery following on, also in the Moderator’s Church.

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The Presbytery resolves that in the conduct of business at ordinary meetings of Presbytery the practice of "Order of the Day" be discontinued.

20. Resolves that in future Overtures be presented to and considered by Presbytery in a meeting structure which encourages understanding among Presbyters and, thereby, an informed response.

21. Resolves that the use of Latin or specialised legal terms in the language at Presbytery Meetings and in the records of these Meetings be discouraged, and that where it is considered essential to use such language the Moderator takes care to remind Presbyters of the meaning of the word or phrase used.

22. Welcomes the decision of the Business and General Purposes Committee to explore the practicalities of having three roving radio microphones available at meetings of Presbytery to encourage contributions from Presbyters on the floor of Presbytery to the discussion and debate.

23. Resolves that a comprehensive guide to the meaning and nature of Points of Order and to the nature of procedural motions which may be deployed at Presbytery meetings be prepared.

24. DELEGATION

The Presbytery resolves that Committees be instructed to identify business falling within their remits which is overtaken almost routinely without really receiving close Committee consideration and which, accordingly, could be delegated to a Presbyter or official.

25. Resolves that the Presbytery’s Property Consultant, within the terms of a Scheme of Delegation to be prepared, be given delegated power to approve for Presbytery’s Interests congregational expenditure on repairs and alterations to property up to the value of £50,000.

26. Resolves that liaison with congregations in relation to Vacancy Schedules be a delegated responsibility of the Presbytery Clerk.

27. MISCELLANEOUS

The Presbytery resolves that prior to and following Presbytery Visits to congregations by the Committee for Pastoral Support, a system of briefing and debriefing of other Committees of Presbytery be developed in order that the Visiting Committee may be fully aware of ongoing Presbytery concerns and that the knowledge gained in the course of a Visit may be shared.

28. Resolves that the suitability of the manse as a home for the minister and family be a primary concern of all involved in manse assessments.

29. Resolves that the Committee for Parish Provision liaise with the Committee for Finance where consideration is being given to establishing a charge which is likely to be "Aid Receiving".

30. PRESBYTERY CLERK

The Presbytery instructs the Review Committee to explore with the Presbytery Clerk the future development of the role which the Clerk and the Clerk’s office could fruitfully fulfil to enable Presbytery’s business to be executed most effectively and records to be stored more completely, and to develop a job specification which would encompass this developed role.

31. STANDING ORDERS

The Presbytery resolves to accept this deliverance as the required notice of motion for amendment to the current Standing Orders and to instruct the Presbytery Clerk to proceed, in association with the Presbytery Review

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Committee, to prepare an amended set of Standing Orders for submission for acceptance at the June 2002 meeting of Presbytery and for implementation from the outset of the Presbytery Year 2002-2003.

APPENDIX A

PRESBYTERY MISSION COMMITTEE FOR THE … ATTESTATION AREA

In fulfilment of the Presbytery`s Mission Statement, to be responsible for encouraging congregations individually and co-operatively, as appropriate, to fulfil the Church`s mission, witness and wider work, including relationships with other denominations, by

developing and supporting the work of mission in their parishes, including the promotion of the Church`s mission to young people

promoting the Church`s role in World Mission

fostering ecumenical relationships

and to support action in these areas of endeavour by

developing the practice and expression of worship

sustaining the ongoing education of Christian people at every level, including knowledge of the various forms of ministry open to members of the Church of Scotland

supporting the eldership

promoting Christian stewardship

in relation to the business of the Parish Provision Committee, offering considered views to that Committee on strategic matters involving its area.

PRESBYTERY COMMITTEE FOR CHURCH AND SOCIAL INTERESTS

In relation to the mission and life of the Church within the bounds of Presbytery, to be responsible for all matters relating to social issues by

encouraging and formulating a Christian view on

matters of local and national social interest

issues in hospitals, homes, prisons, schools and further education colleges.

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

health boards

nursing home management

prison authorities

local authorities (North and South Lanarkshire Councils)

PRESBYTERY COMMITTEE FOR PARISH PROVISION

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

undertaking all actions required to allow Presbytery to fulfil its obligations in regard to Act IV, 1984 Anent Unions and Readjustments

formulating and implementing strategy for future Church provision, including addressing parish assistance needs

exercising general care and oversight of all Church properties

advising Presbytery on all issues relating to Church properties

ensuring that all manse buildings are suitable both as a home for the minister and family and as a workplace for the minister.

PRESBYTERY COMMITTEE FOR PASTORAL SUPPORT

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

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making confidential support and advice available to

ministers, auxiliary ministers, deacons, parish assistants and readers

candidates for the Ministry, the auxiliary Ministry and Readership

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

Presbytery Visits to congregations

The Attestation of Records

And by reporting on

all chaplaincy provision in hospitals, homes, prisons, schools and further education colleges.

PRESBYTERY COMMITTEE FOR FINANCE

In relation to the mission and life of the Church within the bounds of Presbytery, 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

overseeing the annual accounts produced by each congregation

collecting and analysing, in conjunction with the National Board of Stewardship and Finance, the data necessary to calculate the appropriate Mission and Aid allocations to congregations

dealing with Stipend allocations.

PRESBYTERY COMMITTEE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

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

all matters relating to ministerial development and support through

providing opportunities both within and beyond Presbytery for development and in-service training for ministers, auxiliary ministers, deacons, parish assistants and readers

appropriately processing applications for the Ministry, the auxiliary Ministry and the Readership

encouraging the development of ICT strategies

developing and supporting a team of advisors for field work, including meeting the needs of young people, to resource the Mission Commitees for the Attestation Areas.

CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE OF PRESBYTERY

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

ensuring that the business of Presbytery is dealt with in a modern and efficient manner

recommending the membership of committees

nominating all chaplains, other than school chaplains

appointing Presbyters to fulfil certain duties

nominating the Moderator-elect

setting up any necessary committee of investigation, inquiry and discipline

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setting up special committees, as needed, to deal with overtures or matters within the remit of Mission Committees for the Attestation Areas which require the formulation of a Presbytery view or policy, or for other purposes as deemed necessary.

Nominating additional elders, based on recommendations from Kirk Sessions.

It was moved and seconded as a Counter-Motion to Deliverance 1 :

The Presbytery resolves not to accept the proposed committee structures and remits, noting with disappointment that they remain substantially unchanged from those proposed in October 2001. Aware of continuing concerns, Presbytery instructs the Review Committee to prepare a new Committee Structure with simplified remits, for presentation to a future Presbytery Meeting.

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

It was moved and seconded as a second Counter-Motion :

The Presbytery defers discussion of the Presbytery Review report and deliverances until a future date.

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

The Presbytery resolved accordingly:

66. BOARD OF MINISTRY

The Presbytery, meeting in private, called for the report of the Board of Ministry which was given in by Mr. D. Watt, Convener.

67. BOARD OF SUPERINTENDENCE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Board of Superintendence which was given in by the Rev. W. S. Dunn, Convener.

The Presbytery resumed in open court.

68. STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

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

It was unanimously agreed :

1. The Presbytery congratulates the congregations of Coatbridge: Blairhill Dundyvan, Hamilton: Trinity, and Uddingston: Burnhead, who succeeded in clearing their Mission and Aid accumulated shortfalls during the year ended 31st December 2001, and the congregation of Airdrie: New Monkland, who reduced their shortfall by £3,021.

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69. 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 :

The Presbytery welcomes the approval by the Board of National Mission of a further 5 year placement of a parish assistant at Uddingston Burnhead from 1st July, 2002.

The Presbytery notes the intention of the Joint Chaplaincy Board to make a full-time appointment at Shotts Prison this year and welcomes their promise to negotiate with the private operators of the Detention Centre for Asylum seekers at Dungavel to ensure that proper Christian pastoral care is given.

The Presbytery has received the Annual Team Report from Minister, Deacon, Probationer Parish Assistant, Ministry Student, Church Secretary and Session Clerk, at present working together in East Kilbride Claremont Parish Church, and commends this team for its enrichment of the worship, witness and life of the Church in this parish.

70. HOSPITALS AND HOMES COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Hospital and Homes Committee which was given in by the Rev. J. Grier, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed :

1. The Presbytery approves the nomination and appointment of the Rev. Agnes Moore as part-time Chaplain at Hattonlea Home, Bellshill, for one session per week.

2. The Presbytery approves the nomination of the Rev. James Hastie as part-time Chaplain at Wishaw General Hospital, for one session per week.

71. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business the Presbytery adjourned at 9.38 p.m. to meet again for Ordinary Business within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s Church Halls on Tuesday, 18th June, 2002 at 7.00 p.m. of which public intimation being made, this meeting was closed with prayer.

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Presbytery Clerk