CHURCH OF SCOTLAND

PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON

 

V          MOTHERWELL: 19TH June, 2007

At WISHAW: CAMBUSNETHAN NORTH PARISH CHURCH on the 19th Day of June, two Thousand and Seven years, on which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met and     as constituted in prayer.  Holy Communion having previously been celebrated.

 

Post preces sederunt

 

49.       SEDERUNT

            The Rev. Mhorag Macdonald, Moderator, the Rev. Shaw J. Paterson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis (Total 38 Ministers; Nil Deacons; 65 Elders; and 9 Corresponding Members).

 

50.       MINUTES

            The Minutes of Meetings IV (2007) were read and approved.

 

51.       INTIMATIONS

            Intimations were made.

 

52.       CONGRATULATIONS

            The Moderator offered the congratulations of the Court to the Rev. D. Cameron McPherson on the 25th anniversary of his ordination.

 

53.       TRANSLATIONS

            The Moderator expressed the good wishes of the court to the Rev Sandi McGill on her translation to the Church and Parish of Glasgow: Cardonald St Nicholas, and also to the Rev Kenneth Mayne on his translation to the Church and Parish of Paisley: Martyr’s.

 

54.       DEMISSION OF REV. L. EASTON.

            The Presbytery called for the report of the Business Committee, which was given in by Mr. David Alexander, Convener.

 

            It was moved, seconded and agreed

            1. Further to a Deliverance at the meeting of Presbytery on 1st May, 2007, when Presbytery resolved to deal with the demission of the Rev Lilly Easton, Presbytery grants her permission to demit her charge of Airdrie: Clarkston on 31st July, 2007 subject to a satisfactory report being received by the Vacancy Procedures Committee from the Rev R Kent and Rev M Currie, appointed to meet with the Rev Lilly Easton.

            2. Presbytery grants permission to the Clerk to issue a certificate stating that the Rev Lilly Easton is in good standing.

           

The Presbytery called for the report of the Parish Planning Committee, which was given in by the Rev. Dr. Ian Thom, Convener.

 

            It was moved, seconded and agreed

            Presbytery agrees to a sist being placed on the Charge of Airdrie: Clarkston.

 

55.       NOTICE OF MOTION IN NAME OF REV. DR. KLAUS O.F. BUWERT.

      Presbytery resolved to deal with the Notice of Motion in the name of the Rev Klaus Buwert            given in at the previous meeting.

      It was moved and seconded

 

                          (i)       The Presbytery, understanding that as result of the Feasibility Study the                                                     redundant buildings belonging to South Wishaw may soon be placed on the market

              (ii)      approves the letting of the former Chalmers Manse for a period from the 1st of July,                       2007.

              (iii)     approves the letting of the former Thornlie Halls for a period of six months from 1st                         July, 2007.`

              (iv)     instructs the Parish Planning Committee to review these approvals in consultation                        with Officebearers of South Wishaw in December, 2007.

 

            On a vote being taken For or Against the motion, there voted For 24 and Against 44.          Therefore it carried against.

 

           

56.       DILIGENCE OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

            At the invitation of the Moderator, Mrs. Janette Rennie, Elder, reported on the diligence of the Commissioners to the General Assembly.      

           

57.       STATISTICS

 

            The Clerk reported that the annual statistics return had not been received from Edinburgh.

           

58.       BUSINESS COMMITTEE

            The Presbytery called for the report of the Business Committee, which was given in by Mr. David Alexander, Convener.

 

            It was moved, seconded and agreed.

 

      1.   The Presbytery receives the report.

2.   Presbytery notes that the funding of the Locum Tenens post at Blantyre: Old have been               extended until September 2007.

3    Presbytery notes that the current Locum Tenens at Blantyre: Old  is relinquishing the post

      with effect from 31st July, 2007.

4.   Presbytery agrees to donate the sum of £500 to the Friends Group of Well Hall Church of             Scotland Home for the elderly towards the cost of a vehicle for the benefit of service users.

      5    Presbytery agrees to approve the following Conveners and Vice Conveners of       Committees:

       

 

            BUSINESS COMMITTEE

            Mr D Alexander (Convener)                        Rev Dr.J.McPake (Vice Convener)

            STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE

            Mr R Horne (Convener)                             Rev. J. G. Hastie (Vice Convener)

            PASTORAL SUPPORT.

            Rev. Dr. D.C. McPherson (Convener)       Mrs J Rennie (Vice Convener)

            CHURCH AND SOCIAL INTEREST

            Mr. A.T. Sutherland (Convener)                Mrs M Dickie (Vice Convener)

            PARISH PLANNING

            Rev. Dr. I. Thom (Convener)                     Rev A Gibson (Vice Convener)

            MINISTRIES DEVELOPMENT

            Mr W Wilson (Convener)                           Rev. A.P. Low (Vice Convener)

            PARISH DEVELOPMENT

            Rev J.P.N. Johnston (Convener)              Mrs E Milne (Vice Convener)

            VACANCY COMMITTEE

            Rev. M. Lyall (Convener)

            MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

            Mr G. Baird (Convener)

 

            LOCAL AREA COMMITTEE 1            LOCAL AREA COMMITTEE 2

            Mr. C. McLean (Convener)                   Rev. P Grant (Convener)

            LOCAL AREA 3                                   LOCAL AREA 4

            Rev. G. Black (Convener)                    Mrs R Hutton (Convener)

            LOCAL AREA 5                                   LOCAL AREA 6

            To be appointed                                    Rev S. Raby (Convener)     

            LOCAL AREA 7                                   LOCAL AREA 8

            Rev. A Paton (Convener)                     Rev.A. McKenzie (Convener)

 

      6.   Presbytery agrees to appoint the following as Additional Elders.

                                     

            IRENE ANDERSON                                       KENNETH GRIFFITHS

            ROBERT A ALLAN.                                        GEORGE S. HARVIE

            GEORGE BAIRD                                            ALEXANDER H. MACLEOD

            RICHARD BEATTIE                                        JAMES D. PARK

            DAVID H. BELL                                               JEAN B.KIRKLAND

            THOMAS DONALDSON                                 ANDREW WALSH

            DAVID FINDLAY                                              DAVID J. WATT

            DUNCAN M GRAY                                          WILLIAM WILSON

           

 

    7.     Presbytery notes the resignation of Mr Robert Young, additional elder, and thanks him for             his services over the years to the court.

    8.     Presbytery agrees that the Commissioning Service for Ms Jen Robertson, Youth   Development Worker, will take place in Blantyre: St Andrew’s Parish Church on 30 August,    2007.

    9.     Presbytery agrees to appoint the Convener of the Vacancy Procedure Committee and the            Depute Clerk as members of the Business Committee.

   10.    Presbytery agrees to the request for joint services from; Larkhall: Chalmers, St Machan’s             and Trinity, Airdrie: High, Broomknoll lw Calderbank and the New Wellwynd, Wishaw   Cambusnethan: North and Old and Bellshill: MacDonald Memorial lw Orbiston and St                 Andrew’s UF Church, Coatbridge: Clifton and St. Andrew’s for joint summer services. 

   11.    Presbytery notes that the clerk has attested the Electoral Registers of Motherwell: South as having 578             members and 6 adherents and of Motherwell: St Margaret’s as having 323             members. 

   12    Presbytery notes receipt of Local Area Committee minutes from 7 (East Kilbride), 4          (Wishaw) and 8 (Uddingston).

 

ADDENDA

      1.   Rev Rosemary Smith.

         Presbytery notes with pleasure receipt of a letter from the Rev John Chalmers concerning           a phased return to work in July of the Rev Rosemary Smith.

       2.  Committee to appoint the Moderator.

            Presbytery appoints Mr David Alexander as its representative on the General Assembly’s             Committee to nominate the Moderator.

  

 

59.       VACANCY PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

            The Presbytery called for the report of the Vacancy Procedures Committee which was given in by the Rev Michael Lyall, Convener.

 

            It was moved, seconded and agreed:

 

            1. Presbytery notes the following appointments made by its Vacancy Procedures                             Committee

                        (i) The Rev Douglas Wallace as Interim Moderator at Blantyre: Livingston Memorial                       on the retirement of the Rev Colin Sutherland

                        (ii) The Rev James Gibson as Interim Moderator at Hamilton: Cadzow on the                                 retirement of the Rev Arthur Barrie.

                        (iii) The Rev John Thomson as Interim Moderator at Airdrie: Clarkston on the                                 demission of the Rev Lilly Easton.

 

 

 

60.       MINISTRIES DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

            The Presbytery called for the report of the Ministries Committee which was given in by the Rev Agnes Low, Vice Convener.

 

            It was moved, seconded and agreed:

 

1.   Presbytery receives the report.

2.   The Presbytery notes receipt of a Study Leave Report from the Rev Lindsay Schluter       (Larkhall: Trinity) with regard to her PhD studies while based in the The British School at            Rome in October 2006.

3. The Presbytery notes receipt of a Study Leave Application from Rev. Robert Hamilton         (Airdrie: New (Wellwynd) with regard to taking time to read up on and reflect upon what it      means to be a member of the Church today followed by a time to prepare fresh material for    Enquirer’s Classes from 30th July to 13th August 2007.

4.   Presbytery notes a Service of Reception for Mrs Caryl Kyle, a Graduate Candidate, will be            held within Hamilton: St John’s Church, on Thursday, 28th June 2007, at 6.45 p.m. for 7    p.m.

  1. Presbytery nominates as a candidate for the Ministry of the Church of Scotland, Mrs Fiona Ogg, 24 Lilac Wynd, Cambuslang, Glasgow, who has successfully attended an Assessment Conference.

6.      The Presbytery notes the application for transference of ministerial status to the Church of Scotland of Rev Miriam Gross, minister in good standing with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria.  Details are laid on the table and any comments should be passed to the convener of the Ministries Development Committee as soon possible.

  1. Presbytery designates William Wilson as a Reader Emeritus and thanks him for his many years of service.

 

61.       CHURCH AND SOCIAL INTEREST 

            The Presbytery called for the report of the Church and Social Interest Committee, which   was given in by Mr. Duncan Gray, Convener.   

           

1.      The Presbytery receives the report.

2.      The Presbytery notes that the Rev Kay Gilchrist has resigned as a Chaplain at Cornton Vale Women’s Prison and thanks her for her service to the prisoners and staff.

3.      The Presbytery nominates the Rev Kay Gilchrist as a temporary part-time Chaplain at Monklands Hospital, Coatbridge.

4.      The Presbytery nominates the Rev J Stanley Cook BD as temporary part-time Chaplain at Udston Hospital, Hamilton.

      

 

    

62.       PARISH PLANNING

 

The Presbytery called for the report of the Parish Planning Committee, which was given in by the Rev. Dr. Ian Thom, Convener.

 

 It was moved, seconded and agreed:

 

         1.    Presbytery receives the report

     .2     BELLSHILL

             The Presbytery approves the Basis of Parish Grouping for Bellshill: Macdonald     Memorial          lw Orbiston and Bellshill: West.

      3     EAST KILBRIDE

            Presbytery notes that the Planning and Development Committee have granted an             additional 0.5 person to the Presbytery Plan to bring the deployment of Parish Staff to     three and instructs the Parish Planning Committee to amend the Presbytery Plan grid of                 this Area accordingly.

4.         AIRDRIE: FLOWERHILL

            The Presbytery approves the request to have telecommunications equipment erected      within the tower funded by OC2.

5.         MOTHERWELL: ST. MARGARET’S

            The Presbytery approves the request to dispose of a 2.5 metre strip of ground to allow     road widening to take place with funding to the Congregation.  All costs including legal fees etc. to by met by Developers.

6.         UDDINGSTON:  OLD.

            The Presbytery approves the request to repair storm damage to steeple costing £8,101.62

            Including VAT.  Funds are to hand.

7.         HAMILTON: CADZOW.

            The Presbytery approves the request to carry out an energy survey to Church, Halls and Manse and removal of asbestos from Boiler House and Entrance Hall costing £8,040 and       grants permission for this sum to be released from the Consolidated Fabric Funds held on     its behalf.

8.         SHOTTS: CALDERHEAD ERSKINE.

            The Presbytery approves the request to repair Allanton Church building costing £9,200.25            including VAT.  Funds are to hand.

9.         WISHAW: ST MARK’S

            The Presbytery approves the request to replace the windows in the Manse with timber and           double glazing costing £9,429 including VAT.  Approval is also sought to seek grants and             loans which might be available.

10.       WISHAW: CAMBUSNETHAN NORTH.

            The Presbytery approves the request to replace the sound system to the Church costing             an estimated £6,000.  Funds are to hand.

11.       MOTHERWELL: SOUTH

             The Presbytery approves the request to proceed with the sale of the former South Dalziel           buildings.

12.       DALSERF

            The Presbytery approves the request to seek grant assistance to change from an electrical         to oil Fired central heating system in the New Halls building already approved on 2nd May        2006.

13.      EAST KILBRIDE: SOUTH

           The Presbytery approves the professional Third Follow-on Property Report and awaits the            response of the office bearers as to the contents and recommendations.

14.      AIRDRIE: FLOWERHILL

           The Presbytery approves the professional Third Follow-on Property Report and awaits the            response of the office bearers as to the contents and recommendations.

15.      DELEGATED POWERS

           The Presbytery grants permission to Dr Ian Thom to act on its behalf in matters of property           requiring approval during the summer recess and instructs him to report with diligence to    the Presbytery at the  meeting on 4th September, 2007

 

ADDENDUM

            Presbytery resolves that the former parish of Uddingston: Park be united with the parish of             Uddingston: Old.

 

           

63.       STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE

       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.        Concurs with the request of the Congregational Board of Hamilton: Cadzow that net surplus proceeds from the sale of the former Ferniegair Mission Church should be retained by the General Trustees in the Consolidated Fabric Fund against fabric needs in respect of the church and other buildings.

3.        Notes that Congregational accounts for the year ended 31 December 2006 have been submitted, examined and found to be in satisfactory order and in compliance with the General Assembly’s Regulations Anent Congregational Finance, with noted instances of presentational non-compliance to be communicated to relevant Congregations.

4.        Approves the budget for 2007-08 at a net expenditure requirement of £57,650, reduced by £8,500 taken from accumulated reserves.

5.        Determines a net assessment for 2007-08 of £1.50 per member based on Congregational membership as at 31 December 2006.

 

 

64.       PASTORAL SUPPORT.

            The Presbytery called for the report of the Pastoral Support Committee which was given in          by Rev. Karen Harbison, Convener.

 

            It was moved, seconded and agreed:

 

      1.          Presbytery receives the report.

      2.  (i)     Presbytery receives the report on the Quinquennial Visit to Bargeddie.

           (ii)    Presbytery commends the minister, officebearers and members for their

                   vision for and continuing support of the Safety Zone Project and for their

                   commitment to the life, work and worship of the church.

            (iii)  Presbytery encourages the minister, officebearers and members in working

                   together with other churches in the area.

       3. (i)     Presbytery receives the report on the Quinquennial Visit to Hamilton: Trinity.

          (ii)     Presbytery commends the minister, officebearers and members for their

                  commitment and dedication and encourages them in their combined efforts

                  to be a congregation which seeks to meet the needs of people within their

                  parish and community.

 

 

 

65.       PARISH DEVELOPMENT

            The Presbytery called for the report of the Parish Development Committee which was      given in by Rev. J. Peter N. Johnston, Convener.

 

            It was moved, seconded and agreed.

 

1.         The Presbytery receives the report.

2.         The Presbytery welcomes the appointment of Rev Keith Ross as Congregational                          Development Officer

3.        The Presbytery supports the application from Airdrie: New Wellwynd to the Mission and     Discipleship  Council Special Trust for the amount of £850 to assist in costs for a new   laptop and projector.

4          The Presbytery supports the application from Strathaven: East to the Mission and             Discipleship Council Special Trust for the amount of £1000 to assist in costs for multimedia     equipment

5         The Presbytery supports the application from Blantyre: St Andrew’s to the Mission and      Discipleship Special trust for the amount of £3,511 to assist in costs for a new installed             audio/visual system.

   6          The Presbytery supports the application from the Larkhall churches to the Mission and                          Discipleship Special Trust for the amount of £150 to assist in costs for their joint holiday                           club.

7          The Presbytery approve the application by Calum Miller and Daniel Scott, both of Larkhall,            to attend, representatives of the Presbytery, the Children’s Assembly in September, 2007.

8          The Presbytery approves the application by Aisha Scott, Larkhall, to attend the Youth        Assembly as the representative of the Presbytery of Hamilton.

 

ADDENDUM

            The presbytery approves a grant of £25 to each Presbytery Representative for the            Children’s Assembly and Youth Assembly.

 

EAST KILBRIDE LOCAL AREA COMMITTEE (Area 7)

            The Presbytery called for the report of the East Kilbride Local Area Committee which was            given in by Rev. Anne Paton.

 

            It was moved, seconded and agreed.

            The Presbytery receives the report.

 

 

66.       ADJOURNMENT

            There being no further business the Presbytery adjourned at 9.57pm to meet in hunc        effectum within Hamilton: St. John’s Church on Thursday 28th June 2007 at 6.45 p.m. for 7.00 p.m. for a Service of Reception of Mrs Caryl Kyle, a Graduate Candidate; within            Blantyre: St. Andrew’s Parish Church on Thursday 30th August 2007 at 6.45 p. for 7.00           p.m. for a Commissioning Service for Ms Jen Robertson Presbytery’s Schools and             Churches Youth Development Worker,  and for Ordinary Business within Motherwell:       Dalziel St. Andrew’s Parish Church Halls on Tuesday, 4th September, 2007 at 7.00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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                           Moderator                                                     Presbytery Clerk