The Minutes of Meeting VII (2002) were read, corrected and approved.

The Moderator addressed appropriate words of welcome to the Rev. Una B. Stewart, recently inducted Minister at Strathaven: West.

The Clerk reported on the diligence of Commissioners to the General Assembly.

Under an Order of the Day at 7.20 p.m. the Moderator welcomed Miss Barbara Hunt, Director of Finance of the Scottish Bible Society, and invited her to address the Court. Miss Hunt reported on current projects being pursued by the Society, and commended them to members. The Moderator thanked her for her interesting address.

The Presbytery grants permission to Airdrie: Broomknoll lw Calderbank, High and New Wellwynd; Bellshill: Macdonald Memorial lw Orbiston and St. Andrew’s U.F. Church; Larkhall: Chalmers and Trinity; Motherwell: Crosshill and St. Mary’s; Strathaven: East and West; Uddingston: Old and Park; and Wishaw: Cambusnethan Old and North to hold United Summer Services.

The Presbytery approves the request of Newarthill Parish Church that the Moderator, in her official capacity, participate in a Service to mark the congregation’s Bi-centenary on Sunday, 8th September, 2002, notes that the Moderator is unable to be present on that date and authorises the Rev. J. Stanley Cook to represent the Presbytery in her stead.

The Presbytery approves the request of Coatbridge: Townhead Parish Church that the Moderator and Clerk, in their official capacities, conduct worship on Sunday, 29th September, 2002 to mark the 50th anniversary of the congregation.

The Presbytery notes receipt of a letter from the Rev. John M. Black, Minister at Coatbridge: Blairhill Dundyvan, requesting permission to demit his charge as from 8th September, 2002; resolves to take up consideration of the proposed Demission at its meeting on 3rd September, 2002, and instructs that the congregation of Coatbridge: Blairhill Dundyvan be cited to appear for their interests at the said meeting with certification that the matter will not be dealt with before 8.30 p.m. under an order of the Day for Vacancy Business.

The Presbytery having received a request from the Kirk Session of Airdrie: Flowerhill to withdraw congregational records presently in the custody of the Keeper of Records in Edinburgh, approves the application to uplift the same, instructs that due care be taken of all records withdrawn and the place of their temporary safe custody minuted in the current Kirk Session Minute Book, instructs that the records shall be returned to the Keeper of Records as soon as possible after the researches have been completed, and further instructs the Session Clerk to notify the Principal Clerk of the General Assembly and the Presbytery Clerk when this has been done.

The Presbytery notes that the Delegation of Assembly has issued the Model Deed of Constitution to Blantyre: Old.

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The Presbytery notes the resignation of Mr. Harry Webster from the Nomination Committee, thanks him for his service, appoints Mr. Duncan M. Gray in his place and re-appoints the remaining members to serve for a further year.

The Presbytery agrees that on Tuesday, 19th November, 2002, the evening Committees normally meet, those with business shall attend to it from 6.30 p.m. until 7.00 p.m., Presbytery shall then meet in Conference to discuss the Presbytery Review from 7.15 p.m. until 9.15 p.m. and the Business Committee shall meet thereafter.

The Presbytery approves the following amendments to the Standing Orders of the Presbytery of which notice of motion was given at the meeting of the Court on 7th May, 2002.

In Standing Order 11 delete (12) Worship and (14) Computers and Communications Committees and re-number the Hospitals and Homes Committee as (12).

The Presbytery notes that at its meeting on 3rd September, 2002 the Business Committee will move the deletion of the Ecumenical Affairs Committee from the list of Committees in Standing order 11 and that the numbering of Committees be amended accordingly.

The Presbytery, noting timeous lodgement by the Rev. Hugh Sawers of an application for a Certificate under Act II (2000) for renewal of his permission to carry out the functions of the Ministry while not holding a seat in Presbytery, instructs the Clerk to issue the appropriate certification.

The Presbytery, having learned with regret of the continuing indisposition of the Rev. James R. Nelson, grants him further leave of absence until 30^th September, 2002.

The Presbytery approves the appointment of Mr. Leslie Queen, Reader, as Locum at Stonehouse: St. Ninian`s, noting that he will provide pastoral cover for two days per week during July and August while others supply the pulpit. Mr. Queen will assume full duties as from the beginning of September.

The Presbytery notes that the Clerk has attested the Electoral Register of Coatbridge: Townhead as containing the names of 370 Communicants and 6 Adherents.

Delete "(12) Worship" and refer consideration of continuance of this Committee to the Business Committee. On a vote being taken For and Against the amendment, it carried Against.

It was unanimously agreed :

1. STRATHAVEN: EAST

The Presbytery approves in principle the application by Strathaven: East to install a passenger lift for access and to modernise toilets at an estimated cost of £42,267 inclusive of VAT subject to the production of statutory approvals and full competitive estimates without prejudice to future readjustment. Funds are to hand. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

2. BELLSHILL: WEST

The Presbytery approves in principle the application by Bellshill: West to replace the front facing leaded glass windows in stained glass to illustrate 125 years anniversary of the Church and to commemorate the life and work of the late Rev. J. W. McLeod at an estimated cost of £20,000, subject to the production of artists` design and full costs. Approval is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

3. EAST KILBRIDE: SOUTH

The Presbytery approves the application by East Kilbride: South to replace the central heating boiler and external redecoration at a cost of £25,772.46 inclusive of VAT based on contractors` estimates. Funds are to hand. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

4. STRATHAVEN: RANKIN lw CHAPELTON

The Presbytery approves the Professional Second Follow on Property Survey and Condition Report on Strathaven: Rankin lw Chapelton and awaits the response of the office bearers to the contents and recommendations.

5. UDDINGSTON: BURNHEAD

The Presbytery further approves the application by Uddingston: Burnhead (approved 7th May, 2002) to have a long-term lease and a Minute of Agreement drawn up between the General Trustees and Viewpark Family

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Centre Association for a period of twenty-five years. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

6. SUMMER RECESS

The Presbytery grants permission to Mr. Robin Marwick to act on its behalf in matters of property requiring approval during the summer recess and instructs him to report with due diligence on all matters dealt with to the Presbytery at the meeting on 3rd September, 2002.

ADDENDA

1. SHOTTS: CALDERHEAD ERSKINE

The Presbytery approves the application by Shotts: Calderhead Erskine to replace the oil fired boiler with a gas type costing £8,148.63 inclusive of VAT, based on contractors` estimates. Approval is also given to seek release of funds held by the General Trustees on behalf of the congregation. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

2. AIRDRIE: NEW MONKLAND

The Presbytery approves the application by Airdrie: New Monkland to repair the organ and externally paint the church and replace kitchen fitments at the manse costing £7,715.81, inclusive of VAT, based on contractors` estimates. Approval is also given to seek release of funds held by the General Trustees on behalf of the congregation. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

2. The Presbytery agrees the per capita amount for 2002/2003 to be fixed at £1.15.

3. The Presbytery agrees to grant a donation of £200 from reserves towards the Larkhall Churches` Children`s Summer Mission.

It was unanimously agreed :

1. The Presbytery notes the resignation of the Rev. C. M. Brough as Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Coatbridge: Calder as of the end of July, thanks him for his service and appoints the Rev. J. G. Hastie in his place.

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2. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. J. G. Hastie as Vice-Convener of the Stewardship Committee.

3. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. S. J. Paterson as Convener of the Ministry Committee.

4. The Presbytery appoints the following to serve as Additional Elders from September, 2002.

John Dickson (Airdrie: Broomknoll)

Thomas Donaldson (Wishaw: Old)

David Findlay (Calderbank)

David Forrester (Coatbridge: Clifton)

James Frew (Chapelton)

Duncan Gray (Newmains: Coltness Memorial)

Kenneth Griffith (Airdrie: Clarkston)

Douglas McHenry (Uddingston: Old)

James McIntosh (Uddingston: Old)

James McRae (Strathaven: Avendale Old)

David Nairn (East Kilbride: Old)

James Park (Hamilton: West)

George Paton (Hamilton: North)

Alexander Porter (Hamilton: Cadzow)

Frank Reford (Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s)

Alan Sherry (East Kilbride: Claremont)

Andrew Walsh (Strathaven: Rankin)

David Watt (Airdrie: New Wellwynd)

Harry Webster (Hamilton: Cadzow)

Elizabeth Wilson (Uddingston: Old)

William Wilson (Hamilton: North)

Robert Young (Hamilton: Hillhouse)

5. The Presbytery notes the resignation of Mr. D. Bell from the Editorial Board.

1. The Presbytery approves and resolves to transmit to the General Assembly`s Board of Ministry, the Revision Schedule in relation to Cleland:

Total members – 320:

2000 Total General Income - £29,184:

2000 Endowments - £399:

2001 Total General Income - £27,541:

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2001 Endowments - £399:

2002 Stipend - £18,737: 2002

Ministry requirement - £17,158: 2002

Proposed Aid drawn - £7,500 (2001 Aid drawn £5,304).

Travelling and listed expenses shall be paid in full.

A further Revision Schedule shall be completed in two years from the date of this approval.

2. The Presbytery agrees to the requests of Hamilton: North and Hamilton: Burnbank that the ministry costs of the linked charge should be shared in the ratio 55:45 with effect from 1st January, 2002 and approves the amendment to the basis of linking.

3. The Presbytery accepts the transfer of Mrs. Hilary N. McDougall, 86 Stewarton Drive, Cambuslang, Glasgow, as a Candidate for the Ministry of the Church of Scotland under its supervision, subject to receipt of written agreement of release from the Presbytery of Glasgow.

4. STUDY LEAVE

i) The Presbytery notes receipt of a study leave report from the Rev. N. Moore (Hamilton: St. Andrew`s) in respect of attendance at a "worship week" seminar at Gartmore House, Aberfoyle, during 15th to 19th April, 2002.

ii) The Presbytery notes receipt of a study leave report from the Rev. R. Hamilton (Airdrie: New Wellwynd) in respect of attendance at a "worship week" seminar at Gartmore House, Aberfoyle during 15th to 19th April, 2002, together with related study and reflection time.

iii) The Presbytery notes receipt of a study leave report from the Rev. I. Murdoch (Wishaw: Cambusnethan Old and Morningside) in respect of the "Changing Church in the Changing World" conference at Gartmore House, Aberfoyle during 5th to 7th February, 2002.

5. READERS

The Presbytery notes that statistical returns covering the period June 2001 to May 2002 have been received from Readers and that these show a continuing, extensive use of Readers.

It was unanimously agreed :

The Presbytery acknowledges receipt of the annual report from the Rev. Colin Brough, Associate Minister, Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s for the year ending 11th May, 2002, notes his full involvement in the work of the Parish and the Presbytery and commends him for his effective contribution to the Church’s mission, especially with young people.

1. The Presbytery agrees, following the sale of the old and purchase of the new manse of Hamilton: Old, the surplus of some £200,000, currently invested in the Consolidated Fabric Fund be retained in this fund to finance local property enhancements.

It was moved and seconded as an Amendment to Deliverance 1,

Delete "in this fund to finance local property enhancements" and insert "by the congregation in this fund to finance the maintenance of its buildings". On a vote being taken For and Against the amendment, it carried For.

2. The Presbytery supports the Kirk Session of Kirk O` Shotts in their application for Lottery Funding to assist with the repair and restoration of the Church. The Presbytery notes the Deferred Linking with Cleland and reserves the right to examine further readjustment should the need arise.

It was moved and seconded as a Counter-motion to Deliverance 2

The Presbytery remits to the Board of Parish Reappraisal further consideration of this application and to investigate with the Heritage Lottery Fund the terms and conditions of such a grant. On a vote being taken For and Against the Counter-motion, it carried Against.

It was unanimously agreed :

1. COATBRIDGE

The Presbytery receives the Forward Planning report anent Coatbridge and approves the recommendations contained therein, subject to the concurrence of the General Assembly`s Committee on Parish Reappraisal.

2. STONEHOUSE: ST. NINIAN`S

The Presbytery resolves to grant the congregation of Stonehouse: St. Ninian`s an unrestricted Call, subject to the concurrence of the General Assembly`s Committee on Parish Reappraisal.

The Presbytery accepts the report on Dungavel Removal Centre, and notes its contents.

1. The Presbytery notes the resignation of the Rev. J. G. Munton as the Church Education Representative on North Lanarkshire Council and thanks him for his service.

2. The Presbytery nominates Mr. George Paton, 24 Low Quarry Gardens, Hamilton, ML3 6RH, as the Church Education Representative on North Lanarkshire Council.

3. The Presbytery notes with pleasure the support of the Presbytery of Glasgow in the nomination of Mr. George Paton.

4. The Presbytery notes the unanimous acceptance of Mr. George Paton's nomination by the Assembly Committee on Education and of their advice to North Lanarkshire Council of this nomination.

5. The Presbytery notes with approval the Draft Guidelines on Sex Education proposed by South Lanarkshire Council.

There being no further business the Presbytery adjourned at 9.38pm to meet for Holy Communion within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s Parish Church on Tuesday, 3rd September, 2002 at 7.00pm and thereafter for Ordinary Business within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s Church Halls, of which public intimation having been made, this meeting was closed with prayer.

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Moderator

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Presbytery Clerk