X MOTHERWELL:
At MOTHERWELL:
DALZIEL ST. ANDREW’S PARISH CHURCH HALLS
on the 6th Day of September, Two Thousand and Five years, on
which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met and was constituted in prayer.
73. SEDERUNT
The Rev. Norman B. McKee, Moderator,
the Rev. Shaw J. Paterson, Clerk and others as per signed lists in retentis
(Total – 59 Ministers; 2 Deacons; 75 Elders)
74. TRIBUTE
The Rev. Robert Hamilton in fitting terms
paid tribute to the Rev. James Nelson who died on
75. WELCOME
The Moderator addressed
appropriate words of welcome to the Revs. Elizabeth C. Waddell and Lilly C. Easton, to Mr Gavin Black a
Probationer serving within the Presbytery, and to rev George Donaldson who had
recently moved Charge within the bounds.
76. CONGRATULATIONS
The Moderator offered
the congratulations of the Court to the Rev. J. H. L. Melrose on the 50th
anniversary of his ordination and to the Rev. Margaret F. Currie on the 25th
anniversary of her ordination.
77. MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting V, VI, VII, VIII and
IX (2005) were read and approved.
78 INTIMATIONS
Intimations were made.
79 OATH de fideli – The Acting Depute Clerk took the
oath de fideli.
80. COMMISSIONS –
REPRESENTATIVE ELDERS
Commissions from all congregations
making an appointment were laid on the table.
81 ROLL OF PRESBYTERY
The Roll of Presbytery was
submitted, laid on the table, and adopted as correct, showing
Retired
Ministers 21
Associate
Minister 0
Auxiliary
Minister 2
Full/Part
Time Chaplains 2
Charges
(12 being vacant) 77
Total
Number of Ministers 90
The
Diaconate (Active and Retired) 3
Representative
Elders Elected by Kirk Session 85
Additional
Elders Elected by Presbytery 19
Total
Number of Elders 104
82 STATISTICS
The Clerk presented the following
Statistics:
Roll as at
31.12.03 35,738
Removed : By Death 850
By
Certificate 260
Otherwise 315
To Union 734 2,159
Admitted : By Profession 159
By
Certificate 189
By
Restoration 117
New Union 734 1,199
Roll as at
31.12.04 34,778
Net Loss of
Membership 960
Notices of Removal sent 185 No. of Elders 3,109
No. on Supplementary Roll 4,683 No. of Other Office Bearers 1,083
No. of Adherents 911 No.
of Baptisms 450
No.
of Adult Baptisms 44
83 REPORT FROM WORLD
The Presbytery called for a report
on World Mission which was given in by
Mr. George Baird World Mission Correspondent, who addressed the Court
concerning the Make Poverty History Rally and, Miss Malti Joshi, Missionary
Partner at
The Presbytery called for
the report of the Co-ordinating Committee which was given in by the Rev.
Margaret F. Currie, Convener.
It
was moved, seconded and agreed:
1. The Presbytery receives the report.
2. IN PRIVATE
3. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. James Grier, the Rev. Robert Hamilton (Convener) and Mr. Iain C. Kennedy to the sub-committee to discuss the Overture anent Presbytery Membership.
4. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. Dr. John McPake (Convener), the Rev. Graham Raeburn, the Rev. Mhorag Macdonald, the Rev. Amelia Davidson and Mr. George Baird to the sub-committee to consider the Remit on Ecumenical Policy.
5 The Presbytery appoints the relevant Committee Conveners to the new Edinburgh Councils as appropriate.
6 The
Presbytery notes that the Organ Scholarship for 2005/6 has been awarded to
Duncan Baddon of
7. The
Presbytery notes the attestation of the Electoral Registers of Caldercruix and
Longriggend as having 223 members and
8. The
Presbytery notes that the Rev. Dr. James Martin has retired as locum at
Motherwell:
9. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. Kevin McKenzie as Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of East Kilbride: Mossneuk during the period of the Rev. Dr. John McPake’s Study Leave.
10. The Presbytery grants permission to Bellshill: Macdonald
Memorial and Orbiston to hold a joint service on
11. The Presbytery notes the intention of Miss Susan Reford
(Parish Assistant,
ADDENDA
1. The Presbytery approves the appointment of the Rev. James Grier as Locum at New Stevenston: Wrangholm Kirk.
2. The Presbytery notes the following shortfalls to central funds:
|
|
Accumulated Ministry 93-03 |
2004 Ministry |
Accumulated
M&A 93-03
|
2004 Mission
& Renewal
|
|
AIRDRIE St
COLUMBA'S |
35,179 |
0 |
2,175 |
0 |
|
CLELAND |
26,656 |
8,000 |
1,610 |
0 |
|
EAST KILBRIDE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,000 |
|
|
17,634 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
0 |
0 |
920 |
859 |
|
|
0 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
8,787 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
KIRK O'SHOTTS |
25,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
LARKHALL CHALMERS |
0 |
4,117 |
0 |
1,654 |
|
MOTHERWELL DALZIEL
St ANDREW’S |
0 |
12,318 |
0 |
7,493 |
|
MOTHERWELL St
MARGARET'S |
18,847 |
0 |
25,690 |
3,520 |
|
|
|
|||
The Presbytery called for the report of the Parish
Development Committee which was given in by the Rev. Klaus O. Buwert, Convener.
It was moved, seconded and
agreed :
1. The Presbytery receives the report.
2. The Presbytery encourages congregations
to book up for the Big Saturday on 10th September at the SECC in
3. The
Presbytery thanks Barbara McDade for the pioneering work she has done as Youth
Development Worker.
ADDENDUM
The Presbytery
nominates Julie Hamilton and Jillian Neilson, both from Larkhall Trinity, to
represent it at the National Youth Assembly 2005 and offers to pay half their
costs (£25 each).
86. MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Ministry
Development Committee which was given in by the Rev. Michael G. Lyall,
Convener.
It was moved, seconded and agreed :
1. The Presbytery receives the report.
3. The Presbytery notes receipt of the following study leave reports:
· Rev. John Brewster (East Kilbride: Greenhills) from 28.05.05 to 17.06.05 – lectures, seminars, worships, reading and reflection at Montreat Conference Centre, North Caroline and Columbia Theological Seminary, Atlanta.
·
Rev. Gordon Palmer (East Kilbride:
·
Rev. Kenneth Mayne (
4. The Presbytery designates Alexander Smith as Reader Emeritus and thanks him for his many years of service.
The Presbytery called for the report of the Stewardship and Finance Committee which was given in by Mr. David Watt, Convener.
It was moved, seconded and agreed :
1.
The Presbytery
receives the report.
2.
The Presbytery
notes that Congregational accounts for the year ended
3.
The Presbytery,
anticipating issue of proposed allocations for the Parish Ministries and
Mission & Renewal Funds in 2006, invites Congregations to submit
applications for modification of the proposed allocations in respect of
specific matters, a significant property project or other circumstances
consistent with the guidelines, together with appropriate supporting
documentation, to the Convener no later than
88. PASTORAL SUPPORT
The Presbytery called for the report of the Pastoral Support Committee which was given in by the Rev. John Thomson, Committee Member.
It was moved, seconded and agreed:
1. The Presbytery receives the report.
2. The Presbytery invites the Parish Planning Committee to hold urgent talks with New Charge Development concerning the proposed upgrading at Greenhills Manse.
3. The Presbytery instructs the Stewardship and Finance, Parish Planning and Ministry Committees to hold joint talks, as a matter of urgency, with New Charge Development and such Assembly Committees as are appropriate, with a view to presenting innovative proposals for the financing of a new manse for Greenhills.
4. The Presbytery instructs the Clerk to communicate grave concern to the New Charge Development Committee about the situation regarding the Manse of East Kilbride Greenhills, and to urge the New Charge Development Committee to fulfil its obligations to provide an appropriate Manse.
5. The Presbytery commends the minister, office-bearers and congregation of Greenhills for their commitment and dedication in the face of long-running difficulties.
6. The Presbytery notes the Rev. John Thomson is willing to continue to serve as Presbytery’s representative in these matters.
The Presbytery called for the report
of the Church and Social Interest Committee which was given in by Mr Duncan
Gray, Convener.
It was moved and seconded:
1. The Presbytery receives the report.
2. The Presbytery notes the Government’s consultation on a new
Anti-Terrorism Bill and supports the following initiatives:
·
Making it an offence to condone or glorify terrorism. Parliament may be recalled in September to
ensure legislation goes through quickly.
·
Consult with and look at other countries` experience of terrorism.
·
Setting a maximum time limit for all future extradition cases involving
terrorism.
· New powers to order closure of a place of worship which is used as a centre for fomenting extremism and drawing up lists of those not suitable to preach who will be excluded from Britain.
·
Changing asylum policy so that anyone who has participated in terrorism
or has anything to do with it anywhere will automatically be refused asylum.
·
Extending the use of control orders for British nationals and those who
cannot be deported. Any breach of
control orders can lead to imprisonment.
·
Bringing forward the proposed measures on the security of our borders,
with a series of countries specifically designated for biometric visas over the
next year.
·
Creating a new cross government unit to drive forward these changes.
· The Home Secretary will broaden his existing powers to exclude or deport those who present an indirect threat to national security, public order or the rule of law in the UK or to the UK's good relations with a third country.
It was moved and seconded as a first Counter Motion
to Deliverance 2:
Notwithstanding the need to combat terrorism the
Presbytery of Hamilton views with grave concern the broad approach of the
proposed legislation and urges H.M. Government to further review its policy in
consultation with appropriate religious leaders bearing in mind human rights and
religious freedom.
It was moved and seconded as a second Counter Motion
to Deliverance 2:
The Presbytery notes the
Government’s consultation on a new Anti-Terrorism Bill and supports the
following initiatives:
·
Making it an offence to condone or glorify terrorism. Parliament may be recalled in September to
ensure legislation goes through quickly.
·
Consult with and look at other countries` experience of terrorism.
·
Setting a maximum time limit for all future extradition cases involving
terrorism.
·
Extending the use of control orders for British nationals and those who
cannot be deported. Any breach of
control orders can lead to imprisonment.
·
Bringing forward the proposed measures on the security of our borders,
with a series of countries specifically designated for biometric visas over the
next year.
On a vote being taken it carried for the first
Counter Motion.
The Deliverance as amended was then agreed.
ADDENDA
1. The Presbytery notes that the Rev.
Harry Findlay has indicated that he is retiring from the post as part-time
Chaplain at
2.
The Presbytery seeks nominations from ministers
for this 2-session post as Chaplain to
3. The Presbytery notes that the Health Board is currently reviewing the pattern and delivery of Chaplaincy services. It is recommended that the post at Hartwoodhill be on a temporary basis for a 12 month period in the first instance.
The
Presbytery called for the report of the Parish Planning Committee which was
given in by Mr. David Alexander, Convener.
It was moved, seconded and
agreed :
1. The Presbytery receives the report.
2. MOTHERWELL:
The Presbytery approves the
Professional Second Follow-on Property Report in respect of Motherwell: Dalziel
St. Andrew`s and awaits the response of the office bearers as to the contents
and recommendations.
3.
The Presbytery approves the
Professional Second Follow-on Property Report in respect of Coatbridge: St.
Andrew`s and awaits the response of the office bearers as to the contents and
recommendations.
4. AIRDRIE:
FLOWERHILL
The Presbytery notes the
concurrence of the Parish Appraisal Committee in granting a call on a 7-year
Reviewable tenure to Airdrie: Flowerhill.
5. AIRDRIE:
FLOWERHILL
The Presbytery approves the application by Airdrie: Flowerhill to repair the pipe organ at a cost of £34, 000 inclusive of VAT. Funds are to hand.
6. AIRDRIE: HIGH
The Presbytery notes the concurrence of the Parish Appraisal Committee in granting a call on a 7-year Reviewable tenure to Airdrie: High
7. AIRDRIE:
HIGH
The Presbytery approves the
application by Airdrie: High to repair the pipe organ at a cost of £28,563
inclusive of VAT. Approval is also given
to seek grants and loans which may be available.
The
Presbytery called for the report of the Vacancy Procedures Committee which was
given in by Rev Robert M. Kent, Convener.
It was moved, seconded and
agreed :
1.
The Presbytery notes the following action
taken by its vacancy Procedures Committee:
·
Appointment of
the Rev Gordon Palmer as Interim Moderator at the vacant church and parish of
New Stevenston: Wrangholm Kirk.
·
Appointment of the Rev Lindsay Schluter as
Interim Moderator at the vacant church and parish of Wishaw: St Mark’s.
2. The presbytery
acknowledges the services of Rev William McKaig and the Advisory Committee for
92. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
business the Presbytery adjourned at
p.m. to meet in hunc effectum within Coatbridge: St. Andrew’s
Parish Church on Wednesday, 7th September, 2005 at 6.45 p.m. for
7.00 p.m. for the Induction of the Rev. Fiona Nicolson; within Hamilton: Old Parish Church on
Thursday, 22nd September, 2005, at 6.45 p.m. for 7.00 p.m. for a
Service of Reception of Miss Margaret Rose, a Graduate Candidate; and for
Ordinary Business within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s Church Halls on
Tuesday, 4th October, 2005 at 7.00 p.m.
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Moderator Presbytery
Clerk
XI
At COATBRIDGE: ST. ANDREW’S PARISH CHURCH on
the Seventh day of September, Two Thousand and Five years, which day the
PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met in hunc effectum and was constituted
in prayer.
Post preces sederunt.
93. SEDERUNT
The Rev. Norman B. McKee, Moderator, the Rev.
Shaw J. Paterson, Clerk, the Rev. Scott Raby and others are per signed lists in
retentis. (Total Ministers: Elders).
94. INDUCTION
The Edict of the Induction of the
Rev. Fiona Nicolson, to the Church and Parish of Coatbridge: St. Andrew’s was
returned duly served. No objector to the
life and doctrine of Ms. Nicolson having appeared, devotional exercises were
conducted by the Rev. Scott Raby and the Moderator put to Ms. Nicolson the
prescribed questions. To these she
returned satisfactory answers and thereafter signed the Formula: whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, inducted
the said Rev. Fiona Nicolson as Minister to the pastoral charge of
The name of the Rev. Fiona Nicolson
was added to the Roll of the Presbytery and the Clerk was instructed to send
certified intimation to the Session Clerk and to the Clerk of the Presbytery of
Dunfermline
The meeting was closed with
prayer.
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Moderator Presbytery Clerk