XVII MOTHERWELL:
At MOTHERWELL: DALZIEL ST ANDREWS PARISH
CHURCH HALLS on the 2nd Day of December,
Two Thousand and Eight years, on which
day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met and was constituted in prayer.
144. SEDERUNT
Mr. David Watt, Moderator, the Rev.
Shaw J. Paterson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis
(Total – Ministers: 36 Elders: 41 and 2
Corresponding Members )
145. TRIBUTE
Rev. John Brewster in
fitting terms paid tribute to Mr. Lesley Falconer, retired Reader who died on
together with an expression of
sympathy of the Court to his next of kin.
146. WELCOME
The Moderator
welcomed the Rev. Robert Craig, the Rev. Fiona Wilson, the Rev. Caryl Kyle and the
Rev. Fiona Nicolson also Mr. John Carter, Presbytery Elder from Bargeddie to
Presbytery and expressed to them the good wishes of the Court.
147. MINUTES
The Minutes of
Meetings XII, XIII, XIV, XV and XVI (2008) were read, amended and approved.
148. AGENDA
149. INTIMATIONS
150. GENERAL
ASSEMBLY CONSULTATION
The Presbytery called for the report
on General Assembly Consultation, which was given in by Mr. David Alexander, Business Convener.
It was moved, seconded
1. Presbytery agrees the contents of
the paper relating to the General Assembly arrangements.
2. Presbytery request a return to a
Saturday to Friday date for General Assembly in order to enable an encourage a greater
representation of elders in Secular employment.
It was moved and seconded as a countermotion.
Presbytery instructs the Business
committee to appoint a Committee convened for the
purpose to re-examine and
reformulate theologically its response to the ‘Consultation on
the Culture of the General Assembly’
bearing in mind in particular issues
such as the core
understanding of the Presbyterian
polity of our denomination, Christian stewardship
and models of decision makings
tested in sister denomination.
On a vote being taken for or against
it carried for the countermotion.
The countermotion was then agreed.
151.
MINISTER’S LOG BOOKS
The
Presbytery called for the report concerning Log Books, which was given in by
Mr. David
Alexander, Business Convener.
It was moved, seconded and agreed
1. Presbytery
instructs all ministers and deacons, who claim travelling expenses, to submit their
Log Books (or alternate means of recording) for attestation by the Clerks at
the Presbytery Office, before the 31st
January each year.
152. SAFEGUARDING PACKAGE
The
Presbytery called for the report on Safeguarding, which was given in by Miss Frances
Gilmour the Safeguarding Contact for
Hamilton Presbytery.
153. BUSINESS COMMITEE
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. Visit of the Moderator of the General
Assembly
i) Presbytery
thanks the Clerks for their effort in ensuring that the visit of the Right
Reverend David Lunan, Moderator of the General Assembly to the Presbytery was a
success through the careful and thorough preparation of the Moderator’s
itinerary and the time spent with the Moderator throughout his visit.
ii) Presbytery
thanks all others involved in the various elements of the Moderator’s itinerary
for their attendance and help.
iii) Presbytery
thanks the Minister, Kirk Session and congregation of Airdrie: New Wellwynd for
their efforts in relation to the Communion Service held there.
iv) Presbytery
instructs the Clerk to write to the Moderator and his wife to express the warm
appreciation of the Presbytery for the manner in which the visit was conducted.
3
Presbytery
notes that the Model deed of Constitution has been issued by the Delegation of
Assembly to
4 Larkhall:
Trinity
Presbytery
approves the request of Larkhall: Trinity to adopt the Model Deed of
Constitution.
5 Rev Norman
MacLeod:
Presbytery
agrees to the request of Rev Norman MacLeod to extend his service as Minister at
6 Church
Representative:
Presbytery
agrees to nominate Mrs Brenda McCrae as Church Representative on North
Lanarkshire Education Committee.
ADDENDA
1.
Presbytery notes that the Kirk Session of
Bargeddie has appointed Mr. John Carter, 2 Stewart
Drive,
2.
Presbytery notes receipt of an Extract Minute
from the Presbytery of Lanark dated 13th
November,
2008 confirming the Induction of the Rev. Alan Gibson to the United Parish of
Carstairs and
Carstairs Junction on
3.
Presbytery grants powers to the Business
Committee to appoint an ad hoc committee to enter
into
discussions with the Kirk Session at Newarthill to address concerns raised by
the
Complaints
Committee following investigation of a complaint.
154. VACANCY PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The
Presbytery called for the report of the Vacancy Procedures Committee which was
given
in by Rev. Michael Lyall, Convener.
It was moved, seconded and agreed:
1.Presbytery
receives the report.
2. The
Presbytery sustains the call of
3. The
Presbytery sustains the call of
4. The
Presbytery sustains the call of Overtown to the Rev Bruce Sinclair and appoints
155. PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report
of the Parish Planning Committee which was given in by Mr. George Robertson, Convener.
It was moved, seconded and agreed:
1. The Presbytery receives the report.
2.
i) Presbytery receives the report of the
ad hoc Committee relating to the review
of tenure at
ii)
Presbytery approves the recommendation of the ad hoc Committee that
iii) Presbytery
thanks the ad hoc Committee for its work and discharges the Committee.
3. Property
Insurance Revaluation
Presbytery notes that a full report
on the implementation of the Property Insurance Revaluation as instructed by the 2008 General Assembly
will be presented to the February meeting of Presbytery.
4.
Presbytery notes the action of the
Convener, under power granted, in granting approval to
5.
Presbytery notes the action of the Convener,
under power granted, in granting approval to
Permission was given to apply for
the release of funds.
6.
Presbytery notes the action of the Convener,
under power granted, in granting permission to
7.
Airdrie:
Clarkston
Presbytery
notes the action of the Convener, under power granted, in granting permission to Airdrie: Clarkston to let the Manse during
the period of the present vacancy subject to the terms and conditions as issued by the General Trustees.
8. Holytown l/w Wrangholm Kirk
Presbytery
notes the action of the Convener, under power granted, in approving the report
on the Manse of Holytown l/w Wrangholm Kirk.
9. Wishaw: Craigneuk and Belhaven l/w Wishaw
Old
Presbytery notes the action of the Convener,
under power granted, in approving the report on the Manse of Wishaw: Craigneuk
and Belhaven l/w Wishaw Old.
10.
Presbytery notes the
action of the Convener, under power granted, in approving the report on the Manse of Blantyre: Livingston Memorial.
11. Wishaw:
Presbytery approves the request by
Wishaw:
This
approval does not give permission to carry out any works other than those already
approved by Presbytery. Completed forms and drawings detailing costs to be
submitted for approval.
12. Overtown
Presbytery approves the application by
Overtown to carry out upgrading works and decoration of the Manse as detailed in application at a cost of £15,900 inc
VAT. Permission is given to apply for grants and loans which may be available.
13.
Wishaw: Craigneuk and Belhaven
Presbytery approves the
application by Wishaw: Craigneuk and Belhaven to install a new gas boiler and
gas supply at a cost of £19,169 inc VAT.
Presbytery notes with
concern the increase in costs to sanctuary upgrade and roof repairs to
£130,593. This being due to the fact that what was intended as remedial work to
the roof now identifies the roof as being nail sick.
The Office Bearers
are urged to seek legal advice to establish if the Architect employed to cost
and supervise the work can be held to account for the escalation in costs.
14.
Airdrie: Clarkston
Presbytery gives approval in
principle to the application by Airdrie: Clarkston to provide barrier free access to Church and Halls, provision of disabled toilets and
removal and treatment of rot in
the kitchen at an estimated cost of £48,000. Permission is given to apply for grants and loans. It is noted that £4,000 is
available from local funds. Completed forms and contractors costs to be submitted prior to full
approval being given.
15. Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew’s
Presbytery
approves the request by Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew’s to sell the Mission
Hall at
ADDENDA
Wishaw: Cambusnethan North
Presbytery approves the application by Wishaw: Cambusnethan North to upgrade the
kitchen
within the Church Halls complex at a cost
of £14,750 based on competitive tenders.
Permission is given to apply for
available grants.
156. STEWARDSHIP
The
Presbytery called for the report of the Stewardship and Finance Committee which
was given in by Mr. R. Horne,
Convener.
It was moved, seconded and agreed:
1. Presbytery receives the report:
2. Presbytery
noting the serious consequences of failing to comply with Scottish Charity regulations, instructs Strathaven
Avendale Old with Drumclog, East Kilbride Claremont, Motherwell: South and Airdrie St
Columba’s to do so with immediate effect, and to write to the Presbytery Clerk within 14 days
giving explanation for their failure to deliver the OSCR monitoring form together with annual
reports and accounts by the end of September.
3. Presbytery
reminds congregations of their responsibility to notify OSCR of changes in
contact details,
and to ensure that congregation names and contact details used in annual
reports, and on all
the congregation’s letterheads and documents, match those registered with OSCR
and displayed
on the OSCR website.
4. Presbytery notes with concern that the
following congregations were in significant default with their 2008 allocation payments at the end of
September, and instructs them to take immediate action
to correct the situation: Airdrie St Columba’s, Cleland, East Kilbride
Claremont, Larkhall Chalmers, Motherwell St Margaret’s,
Newarthill.
5. Presbytery notes 2009 contributions as
agreed under powers, instructs all congregations to make arrangements to pay contributions in
full by ten or twelve monthly payments throughout the year, and reminds any congregation wishing
to make payments in a different pattern that they must obtain
the permission of Presbytery to do so in 2009.
6. Presbytery reminds congregations that the
remit of the Stewardship and Finance committee includes
provision of expertise and support in relation to both the financial pressures
on congregations and financial reporting
157. CHURCH
The Presbytery called
for the report of the Church and Social Interests Committee which was given by Mr. Alasdair Sutherland, Convener
1. The Presbytery receives the report.
2. Presbytery is grateful for, and congratulates the staff of Shotts Prison on, the fine work being carried out there and commends Presbyters to broadcast this message in their congregations.
3. Presbytery is similarly impressed by the staff
employed at Dungavel House and is delighted with
the resources and facilities to be found there.
4. Presbytery expresses its sincere
gratitude to Rev. Jim Grier and Rev. Una Stewart for their
efforts in co-ordinating teams of
ministers to ensure that regular Sunday worship and weekly
bible studies are made available to
residents and staff of Dungavel.
5. Presbytery recognizes the importance of
the work being carried out by Strathclyde Police and rejoices in the knowledge that a Christian Fellowship is active
in their splendid
6.
Presbytery
appreciates deeply the devotion and commitment of the many professionals who have volunteered their services in the
preparation of the report, Sexual Health in NHS Lanarkshire.
7. Presbytery
encourages all Presbyters to ensure that local schools are aware of the competition
organised by the Church of Scotland.
158. PASTORAL SUPPORT COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report
of the Pastoral Support Committee which was given in by Rev. Dr. D. Cameron McPherson, Convener
It
was moved, seconded and agreed:
1, Presbytery receives the report.
2. Presbytery approves the appointment of Mr. Andrew
Williamson and the Rev. Jim. Zambonini
as Presbytery Chaplains.
159. MINISTRIES DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the
report of the Ministries Development Committee which was
given in by Mr. William Wilson, Convener.
It was moved, seconded and agreed:
1. Presbytery receives the report.
2. The
Presbytery notes the application for transference of ministerial status to the
Church of
Scotland of the Revd Dr Robert Calhoun, minister in good standing with the
Baptist Union of America. Details are
laid on the table and comments from the committee have been forwarded to the
Review Panel for their consideration.
3. The Presbytery
notes the application for transference of ministerial status to the Church of Scotland of the Revd Kristina Herbold,
minister in good standing with the Regional Church of Hanover. Details are laid on the
table and comments have been forwarded to the Review Panel for their consideration.
4.
The Presbytery notes receipt of a Study Leave Application from Rev. U
Stewart (Strathaven: West) with regard to the
Tearfund Inspire Tour to Russia, from 13th April to 4th
May 2009, visiting various projects and
partners and on return being available as a speaker.
5. The
Presbytery notes the transference of Readership of Mr William Hastings from the
Presbytery
of Perth.(
6. The Presbytery notes the
transference of Readership of Mr Angus J Allan from the Presbytery of St Andrews (
160. PARISH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the
report of the Parish Development Committee, which was given in
by Rev. Peter Johnston, Convener.
It was moved, seconded and agreed.
1.
The Presbytery receives the
report
2. The Presbytery encourages congregations to
send a representative to the Church Without Walls Re-Energise Conference on the Year of Homecoming in January 2009.
3. The Presbytery instructs Kirk Sessions to
arrange for the recommended Safeguarding training for
all congregational trustees in accordance with the Safeguarding Office
guidelines.
161. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the
Presbytery adjourned at
within
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Moderator Presbytery
Clerk