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THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Minutes of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church 2003
Sunday, 6 July 2003 Second SessionThe Assembly Clerk presented the minutes of Saturday 5th July. The Assembly approved the minutes, subject to minor corrections.
Synod Presentation
The Mersey Synod made its presentation.
Mission Council
The Mission Council report was presented by the Revd John Waller, immediate Past- Moderator.
The Revd Adrian Bulley, on behalf of the Mission Council, moved adoption of Resolution 10:
Resolution 10 Task Group on Authority in the United Reformed Church
General Assembly agrees to make the following changes to the Standing Orders of the Assembly with effect from the close of the annual meeting of the Assembly in 2003:
Alter the title of Standing Orders section 5 to read:
“Motions on Status or Closure of Debate’
and add a new paragraph 5a:
“A member of Assembly may deliver to the General Secretary not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting of the Assembly a notice in writing of a motion that the General Assembly, for the better consideration of a specified resolution and its related documents, goes into a committee of the whole Assembly. Provided that the Moderator, Clerk and General Secretary together decide that this rule may appropriately be applied in the case of the said resolution, the motion shall be presented immediately following the opening speeches in support of the primary motion. For such a motion to be carried, two thirds of the votes cast must be given in its favour. Committee procedure enables members to speak more than once and exploratory votes to be taken on particular points or suggested changes. The number and length of speeches shall be at the discretion of the Moderator. After discussion in committee and decision on any proposed changes the Clerk shall draw the attention of the Assembly to any changes to the original text which have been agreed.
The Moderator shall then declare the committee stage to be ended, and the Assembly shall proceed to hear a closing speech from the mover of the motion under discussion and proceed to a vote on the motion, subject to any further motion under Standing Order 5. The decision of the Moderator with the Clerk and the General Secretary on the application of this Standing Order shall be final.
Re-number the existing paragraphs 5a, 5b, 5c and 5d as 5b, 5c, 5d and 5e respectively, and in the new 5e, amend the first reference to ‘5a, 5b and 5c’ to read: ‘5b, 5c and 5d’ and the second reference to ‘5a, 5b and 5c’ to read: ‘5a, 5b, 5c and 5d’.
Resolution 10 was carried.
Yardley Hastings Task Group (continued)
Discussion resumed with clarification of the wording of the amendment to Resolution 12A:
Clause e): add, ‘if by January 2005 the utilisation and budgets have not made very significant development towards their target levels then 12B will apply.’
Following a point of order, the Moderator ruled the amendment out of order.
The Revd Wilfred Bahadur proposed that the resolution be now put, and various members of the Assembly indicated their willingness to second.
After summing up by the proposers, the Moderator invited the Assembly to cast its votes in favour of Resolutions 12A, 12B and 12C in turn.
Resolution 12B fell, and the Moderator invited the Assembly to cast its votes in favour of Resolutions 12A and 12C.
Resolution 12A fell, and Resolution 12C became the substantive Resolution 12:
Resolution 12 Yardley Hastings
General Assembly reaffirms its declaration that ‘the prime venue for work with children and young people is the local church in community, within the context of a national strategy and the provision of supportive resources’ (resolution 2002:41a), and to this end:
a) calls upon the Youth and Children’s Work Committee to use the model of the Ginger Group teams and work with others in drawing up plans for the development of a team to become a resource to local churches, District/Area Councils and Synods in the stimulation and support of youth and children’s ministry, such a team to be appropriately managed and supported, and based in a central location or locations
b) instructs the Youth and Children’s Work Committee and General Secretariat to work with the Centre Management Committee, the local church and the Northamptonshire District Council to implement the closure of the National Youth Resource Centre Yardley Hastings and cessation of use of the Yardley Hastings United Reformed Church buildings by the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church.
Resolution 12 was carried.
Following the vote, the Moderator led the Assembly in prayer.
Moderator 2004 – 2005
The Revd Rosalind Harrison, Convener of Tellers for the election of the Moderator of the General Assembly, reported that 457 ballot papers had been received, one of which had been spoilt. She announced that the Revd Sheila Ruth Maxey had been duly elected as Moderator of the General Assembly for 2004 – 2005.
The Moderator greeted Mrs Maxey on the Assembly’s behalf.
Nominations Committee
The Revd Principal Stephen Orchard presented the report of the Nominations Committee.
Members
Convener: Revd Dr Stephen Orchard [2006]
Secretary: Revd Hazel Martell [2005]
Synod Representatives:
I Revd Terry Oakley II Revd Ruth Woolaston III Mr Donald Swift
IV Mr John Seager V Mrs Irene Wren VI Mr Simon Rowntree
VII Revd Elizabeth Caswell VIII Revd Roz Harrison IX Mr Graham Rolfe
X Revd Roberta Rominger XI Mrs Christine Meekison XII Dr Jean Sylvan-Evans
XIII Revd John Arthur with the Immediate Past Moderator and General Secretary. 1. ASSEMBLY STAFF APPOINTMENTS
1.1 The Review Group, convened by Mrs Ruth Clarke, recommended the re-appointment of Revd Elizabeth Welch to serve as Moderator of West Midlands Synod for a further term of 5 years from 1st September 2003 to 31st August 2008.
1.2 The Review Group, convened by Revd Elizabeth Nash, recommended the re-appointment of Revd John Steele to the post of Secretary for Life & Witness for a further period of three years, from 1 October 2003 until 30 September 2006.
1.3 The Review Group, convened by Revd Glyn Jenkins, recommended the re-appointment of Mrs Karen Bulley to the post of Pilots Development Officer for a further period of three years from 1 October 2003 until 31 August 2006.
1.4 The Nominating Group, convened by Revd Elizabeth Welch, recommended the appointment of Revd Richard John Mortimer to the post of Secretary for Ecumenical Relations and Faith & Order for a period of five years, from 1 Augus
1.5 The Nominating Group, convened by Revd John Sutcliffe, recommended the appointment of Revd Terry Oakley to serve as Moderator of East Midlands Synod for seven years from 1st October 2003 until 31st August 2010.
1.6 The Review Group, convened by Dr Anthony Jeans, recommended the re-appointment of the Revd Elizabeth June Caswell to serve as Moderator of the Eastern Synod for a further term of 5 years from 1st February 2004 until 31st January 2009.
1.7 The Nominating Group, convened by Mr Simon Rowntree, recommended the appointment of Revd Howard Sharp to serve as Moderator of Mersey Synod for seven years from 1st February 2004 until 31st January 2011.
1.8 The Training Committee has re-appointed Mr Howard Nurden to serve as YCWT in the Southern synod for a further term commencing 1 August 2003.
1.9 The Training Committee has re-appointed Mr Stephen Collins to serve as YCWT in Thames North synod commencing 1 December 2003.
1.10 The Training Committee has appointed of Mr Andrew Micklefield to serve as YCWT in Wessex synod commencing 1 July 2003.
1.11 The following groups have been appointed:
Secretary for Youth Work Nominating Group: Convener Revd Peter Noble
Yardley Hastings Task Group: Convener Revd John Humphreys
2. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES and Sub-COMMITTEES
Notes:
1. The Moderator, the Moderator-elect, the immediate past Moderator and the General Secretary are members ex officio of every Standing Committee.
2 Officers and members appointed since Assembly 2002 are indicated by one asterisk (*), two asterisks (**) denotes those whom Assembly 2003 is invited to appoint for the first time. (#) indicates a Convener Elect who will become Convener in 2004. (:) indicates a Secretary Elect who will become Secretary in 2004.
3 The date in brackets following the names indicates the date of retirement, assuming a full term.
4 Many committees have cross-representation [e.g. the Ecumenical Committee has representatives from Doctrine, Prayer & Worship, Church and Society, Youth and Children’s Work etc.,]. These are internal appointments and are not listed here.
5. In accordance with the decision of General Assembly 2000 some nominations have been made by the National Synods of Wales and Scotland.
2.1 ASSEMBLY ARRANGEMENTS
Convener: Mr William McVey [2006] Secretary: Office & Personnel Manager Synod Representative for forthcoming Assembly Synod Representative for previous Assembly who is then replaced after ‘review’ meeting by Synod Representative for Assembly two years hence. Moderator, Moderator-elect, General Secretary, Clerk to Assembly
2.1.1 Tellers for Election of Moderator for 2005**
Mr Donald Swift [Convener], Dr Peter Clarke, Mr John Seager
2.2 CHURCH and SOCIETY
Convener: Revd Martin Camroux [2006]
Secretary: Secretary for Church and Society
Revd Alan Paterson [2005] Revd Owiny Laber [2005] Mr Geoffrey Duncan [2006]
Mr Simon Loveitt [2006] Revd Tjarda Murray** [2007] Mrs Glenna Paynter** [2007]
Miss Emma Pugh** [2007]
2.3 COMMUNICATIONS and EDITORIAL
Convener: Revd Martin Hazell **[2007]
Secretary: Secretary for Communications
Revd Peter Moth [2004] Mrs Elizabeth Whitehorn [2004] Mrs Melanie Frew [2004]
Revd Bob Maitland [2005] Mr Peter Knowles [2005] Revd Martin Truscott [2005]
Ms Eleri Evans [2005] Mr Philip George [2006] Revd Martin Whiffen** [2007]
2.4 DOCTRINE, PRAYER and WORSHIP
Convener: Revd John Young [2005]
Secretary: Revd Kirsty Thorpe [2004]
Revd Glyn Millington [2004] Mrs Jenny Poulter [2004] Revd Dr Robert Pope [2005]
Revd Alistair Smeaton [2005] Revd Prof Alan Sell* [2007] Revd Geoffrey Clarke** [2007]
Revd Hilary Collinson** [2007] Revd Dr Susan Durber** [2007] Miss Sarah Lane** [2007]
Dr John Turner** [2007]
2.5 ECUMENICAL
Convener: Revd John Rees [2005]
Secretary: Secretary for Ecumenical Relations
Mrs Darnette Whitby-Reid [2004] Revd Bryan Shirley [2005] Revd Cecil White [2005]
Revd Rowena Francis [2006] Mr Malcolm Porter [2006] Revd Lindsey Sanderson [2006]
Mrs Ann Shillaker** [2007] Revd Stuart Jackson representing the National Synod of Wales
Revd Mary Buchanan representing National Synod of Scotland
2.5.1 ECUMENICAL - INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE Sub-Committee
Convener: Revd Chris Baillie [2007]
Secretary: Secretary for International Relations
Revd Birgit Ewald [2005] Mrs Heather Barnes [2006] Revd Nigel Uden [2006]
Mrs Eileen McIlveen** [2007] Revd Michael Thomason** [2007]
2.6 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Convener: Revd Wilf Bahadur [2006]
Secretary: Ms Ruth Norton [2004]
Miss Sarah Moore [2004] Ms Gloria Bujan [2005] Mr Derek Estill [2006]
Mr Alan Hart [2006] Revd Sue MacBeth** [2007] Revd Derek Hopkins**:[2008]
2.7 FINANCE
Convener: The Treasurer
Secretary: Financial Secretary
Miss Muriel Proven [2004] Mr John Woodman [2005] Mr John Rowatt [2005]
Ms Alison Holt [2006] Revd David Dones** [2007] Mrs Marie Whitman** [2007]
Convener of the URC Trust
2.8 INTER-FAITH RELATIONS
Convener: Revd Dr John Parry [2007]
Secretary: Revd Sally Thomas [2004]
Revd Alistair Ellefsen-Jones [2004] Miss Marie Williams [2005] Revd Peter Colwell [2006]
Mrs Jean Potter**:[2008]
2.9 LIFE and WITNESS
Convener: Revd Brian Jolly [2005]
Secretary: Secretary for Life and Witness
Revd Angela Hughes [2004] Mrs Alison Lowe [2004] Revd Kenneth Forbes [2005]
Revd Peter Hurter [2005] Revd Linda Elliott [2006] Mrs Sheila Brain** [2007]
Mr Colin Ferguson** [2007] Revd Ian Fosten** [2007] Revd Michael Hodgson** [2007]
2.9.1 LIFE and WITNESS - STEWARDSHIP Sub-Committee
Convener: Mr Keith Webster [2004]
Secretary: Secretary for Life and Witness
Mrs Anne Mitchell [2004] Mr Mick Barnes [2005] Revd David Legge [2006]
Mrs Jackie Haws** [2007] Mrs Susan Wilkinson** [2007] Mr Ray McHugh**# [2008]
2.9.2 WINDERMERE ADVISORY GROUP
Convener: Mr Jim Wilkinson [2005]
Secretary: The Director of Windermere
Mrs Christine Millward [2004] Dr Peter Clarke [2005] Revd Bernard Collins** [2007]
Convener of Windermere Management Committee Convener of Life and Witness Committee
Representative of Carver URC
2.10 MINISTRIES
Convener: Mr John Ellis [2006]
Secretary: Secretary for Ministries
Revd Peter Noble [2004] Mrs Alison Biggs [2005] Revd Stuart Brock [2005]
Revd Pauline Barnes [2006] Mrs Joan Trippier** [2007] Revd Paul Whittle** [2007]
Convener of National Assessment Board
2.10.1 MINISTRIES - ACCREDITATION Sub-Committee
Convener: Revd Ken Chippindale [2005]
Secretary: Secretary for Ministries
Revd Keith Argyle [2005] Mrs Sheila Telfer [2005] Mrs Judith Booth [2006]
Revd Adrian Bulley** [2007] Revd Tony Wilkinson** [2007]
2.10.2 MINISTRIES - CRCW Programme Sub-Committee
Convener: Revd Alison Hall [2004]
Secretary: The CRCW Development Workers
Mrs Adella Pritchard [2004] Mr Chris Lawrence [2005] Revd John Burgess [2006]
Mrs Janet Holden [2006] Mr Peter Twilley** [2007] vacancy convener elect**# [2008]
2.10.3 MINISTRIES - LAY PREACHING Sub Committee
Lay Preaching Commissioner: Dr Philip Theaker [2007]
And four members elected by the Lay Preacher Commissioners Consultation
2.10.4 MINISTRIES - MAINTENANCE OF MINISTRY Sub-Committee
Convener: Revd John Piper [2007]
Secretary: Financial Secretary
Revd Pauline Parkin [2004] Mr Barry Swift [2004] Revd Roger Woodall [2004]
Mr Patrick Hickey** [2007] The Treasurer Convener of Pensions Executive
2.10.5 MINISTRIES - RETIRED MINISTERS HOUSING - Sub-Committee
Convener: to be advised
Secretary: Secretary Retired Ministers’ Housing Society Ltd
Mr Malcolm Lindo [2007] Mrs Edith Tolley [2005] Mrs Pauline Mewis [2006]
Revd Elizabeth Caswell [2008] The Treasurer
Note: Properties are managed by a Company viz: RETIRED MINISTERS HOUSING SOCIETY LTD
Details of the Members of the Board etc may be obtained from the Secretary: Mr Tony Bayley at Church House
2.10.6 NATIONAL ASSESSMENT BOARD
Convener: Mrs Darryl Sinclair [2005]
Retiring 2004 Revd Marilyn Allen, Revd Craig Bowman, Revd Graham Hoslett, Revd Kevin Watson
Retiring 2005 Dr David Cutler, Revd Rachel Poolman, Dr Jean Stevenson, Mrs Joyce Sutcliffe
Retiring 2006 Revd Thomas Heggie, Revd Michael Mewis, Revd Peter Poulter, Revd Hilma Wilkinson
Retiring 2007 Revd Diana Cullum-Hall, Miss Sarah Dodds, Revd Roy Fowler, Mrs Wilma Frew,
Mrs Pat Poinen, Revd Nigel Uden, Revd Simon Walkling
Retiring 2008 Mrs Judith Harris**, Mrs Barbara Lancaster**, Dr Cameron Wilson**
2.10.7 PANEL FOR ASSESSMENT CONFERENCES - CRCW - Sub-Section
Revd Susan Armitage [2004]
2.11 NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Convener: Revd Dr Stephen Orchard [2006]
Secretary: Revd Hazel Martell [2005]
Synod Representatives: Revd Peter Poulter [1], Revd Ruth Wollaston [2], Mr Donald Swift [3],
Mr John Seager [4], Mrs Irene Wren [5], Mr Simon Rowntree [6], Revd Elizabeth Caswell [7],
Revd Roz Harrison [8], Mr Graham Rolfe [9], Revd Martin Hazell [10], Mrs Christine Meekison [11],
Dr Jean Silvan Evans [12], Revd John Arthur [13], with the Immediate Past Moderator and the
General Secretary 2.12 PASTORAL REFERENCE COMMITTEE
Convener: Revd Keith Forecast [2007]
Secretary: Deputy General Secretary
Mr Okeke Azu Okeke [2004] Revd Pat Hall [2004] Mrs Irene Brunskill [2005]
Revd David Miller [2007] Convener of Welfare Sub-Committee
The Treasurer The General Secretary
2.12.1 PASTORAL WELFARE -Sub-Committee
Convener: Revd Alan Wharton [2007]
Secretary: Mrs Judy Stockings
[ex officio Financial Secretary, The Treasurer, Convener Pastoral Reference Committee]
2.13 RACIAL JUSTICE
Convener: Revd Andrew Prasad* [2007]
Secretary: Secretary for Racial Justice
Revd Julie Martin [2004] Mrs Helen Renner [2004] Revd John Campbell [2005]
Mrs Sandra Ackroyd** [2007] Mrs Elaine Patrick** [2007] Revd Norman Setchell** [2007] vacancy [2007]
2.14 TRAINING
Convener: Revd John Humphreys [2007]
Secretary: The Secretary for Training
Revd Paul Ballard [2004] Mrs Anthea Coates [2004] Revd Dr John Parry [2004]
Revd Principal John Dyce [2005] Mrs Susan Brown [2006] Revd Sue Henderson [2006]
Revd Malachie Munyaneza [2006] Mrs Valerie Burnham** [2007] Dr Ian Morrison** [2007]
2.15 YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S WORK
Convener: Revd Kathryn Price [2006]
Secretary: Mrs Soo Webster [2004]
Revd Andrew Willett [2004] Mrs Daphne Clarke [2005] Ms Lorraine Downer [2005]
Revd John Sanderson [2005] Mrs Elaine Thomas [2005] Mr Huw Morrison [2006]
Mrs Hannah Middleton** [2007] Mrs Doreen Watson** [2007] Mr Augustus Webbe** [2007]
FURY Chair FURY Council Member
2.16 DISCIPLINARY PROCESS - Commission Panel
Convener: Mrs Helen Brown [2005]
Deputy Convener: Revd David Helyar** [2007]
Secretary: Mr Brian Evans [2005]
Members:
retiring 2004
Mr Martin Ballard Revd John Chisholm Mrs Ruth Clarke Mr Mike Garnett
Revd Brenda Hill Mr Ray Holden Miss Janice Jeater Revd Margaret Juhasz Mr Peter Jolly Dr John Kennedy Revd David Main Mr Peter Mann
Mrs Barbara Martin Mrs Vera Maskery Revd Dr Rick Mearkle Mr John Moore
Mr Ian Lloyd Parry Revd Shelagh Pollard Revd Raymond Singh Revd David Skitt
Mr Donald Taylor Revd Margaret Taylor Revd Joan Winterbottom Ms Elizabeth Whitten
retiring 2007
Dr Noreen Baillie Miss Ina Barker Mr Keith Brookes Revd Ken Chippindale
Revd Jessie Clare Mrs Janice Cockcroft Miss Kathleen Cross** Revd Alison Davis
Revd John Du Bois Mr Ralph Forsyth Mrs Wilma Frew Revd Joan Grindod-Helmn** Mr Alan Hart Revd Peter Killick Miss Elizabeth Lawson QC
Revd Julian Macro Revd Ted Marley Revd Denise Megson Mrs Sheila Pratt
Mr Nicholas Pye Revd Michael Rees Revd Dr David Thompson Mrs Shelagh Tweed
3 MISSION COUNCIL
Mission Council acts on behalf of General Assembly. It consists of the Officers of Assembly, the Provincial Moderators and three representatives from each Synod together with the Conveners of Assembly Committees.
Northern Synod Dr Peter Clarke, Revd Pamela Ward, Mrs Roberta Wood
North Western Synod Mrs Janet Eccles, Mr George Morton, Revd Chris Vermeulen
Mersey Synod Revd Martin Hardy, Revd John Kingsley, Mr Donald Swift
Yorkshire Synod Revd John Jenkinson, Mrs Val Morrison, Mr John Seager,
Revd Pauline Loosemore
East Midlands Synod Mrs Anne Ball, Revd David M Miller, Mrs Barbara Turner
West Midlands Synod Mrs Melanie Frew, Revd Simon Helme, Mr Simon Rowntree
Eastern Synod Revd Victor Ridgewell, Mr Ken Woods, to be advised
South Western Synod Miss Angela Bebbington, Revd Roz Harrison, Revd Paul Snell
Wessex Synod Revd David Bedford, Revd Clive Sutcliffe, Miss Veronica Taylor
Thames North Synod Mrs Helen Clapp, Revd Dr Roger Scopes, Revd Jane Wade,
Southern Synod Mrs Marion Bayley, Revd Lesley Charlton, Mr David Howell
National Synod of Wales Mrs Janet Gray, Mr Stuart Jones, Revd David Marshall-Jones.
National Synod of Scotland Revd Ken Forbes, Mrs Helen M Mee, Miss Catriona Smith
4 TRUST BODIES
4.1 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH TRUST
Convener: Dr Brian Woodhall [2004]
Secretary: Mr Tony Bayley
Directors
Ms Valerie Ham [2004] Revd David Marshall-Jones [2004] Mr John Squires [2004]
Dr Brian Woodhall [2004] Mr Peter Ward [2005] Revd Leslie Watson [2006]
Revd Paul Bedford [2008] Mrs Fiona Smith [2008] Mr Malcolm Littlefair** [2009]
[ex oficio Financial Secretary, General Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Secretary-Retired Ministers’ Housing Society]
4.2 THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH MINISTERS’ PENSION TRUST LTD
- BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman: to be advised
Secretary: Financial Secretary
Members of URC: Mr Richard Nunn [2005] Mr Philip Sheridan [2006]
Mr Brian Moere [2008] Mr Michael Goldsmith** [2009]
Members of Fund: Revd Kenneth Graham [2005] Revd Gwen Thomas [2007]
Revd Michael Davies [2008] Revd Graham Spicer** [2009]
[ex officio Financial Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Convener MoM sub-committee, Convener MoM Pensions Executive]
4.3 CONGREGATIONAL MEMORIAL HALL TRUST
Revd Peter Grimshaw Revd David Hannen Revd Dr Peter Jupp
Mr Hartley Oldham Mr Graham Stacy
4.4 THE AUSTRALIAN FRONTIER SERVICES CHARITABLE TRUST
Mr Clem Frank
Mr Brian Wates - joint appointment with Uniting Church in Australia
5. Representatives of the UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
to Meetings of SISTER CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church in Ireland Revd John Waller
General Synod of Church of England Revd Fleur Houston
Methodist Conference Revd John Rees
General Assembly of Church of Scotland [note5] Revd John Waller, Revd Lesley Charlton,
Revd Mary Buchanan
Presbyterian Church of Wales [note5] Revd John Waller
Union of Welsh Independents [note 5] Revd Ivor Rees
Congregational Federation Revd Dr David Cornick
Church in Wales Governing Board [note 5] Revd Stuart Jackson
United Free Church of Scotland [note5] Revd Ken Forbes
Provincial Synod of the Moravian Church Revd David Tatem
6. Representatives of the UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
on ECUMENICAL CHURCH BODIES
The following have been nominated as URC representatives at the major gatherings of the Ecumenical Bodies listed.
Note: A list of representatives to other ecumenical bodies, commissions and committees, co-ordinating groups and agencies, who are appointed by the relevant committees, will be distributed to all members of General Assembly. Additional copies are available, on request, from the Secretary for Ecumenical Relations.
6.1 Council for World Mission Assembly 2003
Revd David Coleman, Mrs Olive Bell, Ms Catherine Lewis-Smith, Secretary for International Relations
6.1.1 CWM European Region Meeting 2003–2006
Revd David Coleman, Mrs Olive Bell, Ms Catherine Lewis-Smith, Secretary for International Relations, Deputy General Secretary
6.2 Churches Together in Britain and Ireland - Assembly 2002
General Secretary, Convener of the Ecumenical Committee.
Secretary for Ecumenical Relations, Secretary for Church and Society,
Revd Ray Adams, Miss Nikki Andrews, Mrs Ruth Clarke, Miss Lorraine Downer, Mrs Wilma Frew,
Mrs Katalina Tahaafe-Williams, Mrs Jackie Yeomans, Revd John Young.
6.2.1 Churches Together in Britain and Ireland - Church Representatives Meeting
General Secretary, Mrs Wilma Frew
Churches Together in England - Forum 2003**
General Secretary, Secretary for Ecumenical Relations, Mr Mark Argent, Revd Bernie Collins,
Miss Alison Micklem, Mr Dan Pipe, Revd Peter Poulter, Revd Andrew Prasad, Mrs Helen Renner,
Revd Kirsty Thorpe, Mrs Darnett Whitby-Reid 6.3.1 Churches Together in England - Enabling Group
Secretary for Ecumenical Relations
6.4 ACTS (Action of Churches Together in Scotland) see Note 5
Central Council
Revd John Arthur
6.5 CYTUN (Churches Together in Wales) see Note 5
Council The Synod Ecumenical Officer (alternate Synod Moderator)
Mrs Jackie Yeomans (alternate Mrs Eileen McIlveen)
6.6 FREE CHURCH COUNCIL for WALES see Note 5
Synod Ecumenical Officer (alternate, Synod Moderator)
7. URC Representatives at formal bi-lateral and multi-lateral committees.
7.1 METHODIST/URC Liaison Committee
The Secretary for Ecumenical Relations together with: Ms Rachel Greening, Revd Peter Poulter,
Revd Roy Fowler, Revd Harry Lanham, Mr Kevin Lewis and Mrs Karen Watts.
7.1.1 HEALTH and HEALING DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Revd Brenda Russell, Dr Margaret Moore, Mrs Jackie Ballard, Revd Delia Bond
Anglian/Moravian Contact Goups
Revd David Tatem
7.3 ENFYS (The Commission of Covenanted Churches in Wales) see Note 5
Synod Moderator, Synod Ecumenical Officer, Mrs Ann Shillaker, Revd Dr Robert Pope
7.4 SCOTTISH CHURCH INITIATIVE FOR UNION [SCIFU] see Note 5
Synod Moderator, Revd Alan Paterson, Synod Ecumenical Officer, Secretary for Ecumenical Relations
8. URC Representatives on Governing Bodies of Theological Colleges etc.,
8.1 Mansfield College
Ministerial and Educational Training Committee: Professor Malcolm Johnson [2006]
Revd Rachel Poolman [2006]
Convener of the Training Committee
Secretary for Training
8.2 New College, London
Foundation Trustees:
Mr John Smethers [2006]
Mr Graham Stacy** [2007]
Mr Philip Wade** [2007]
8.3 Northern College Secretary for Training
Revd David Jenkins [2005]
Mr Bill McLaughin [2005]
Miss Margaret Atkinson** [2007]
Mrs Helen Brown** [2007]
vacancy** [2007]
Council of the Partnership for
Theological Education, Manchester Secretary for Training
8.4 Westminster College
Board of Governors: Convener: Revd Dr David Thompson** [2008]
Clerk: Revd Clifford Wilton [2006]
Mrs Sally Abbott [2006]
Revd Sandra Lloydlangston [2004]
Mr Don Taylor [2004]
Revd Craig Muir** [2009]
Mr John Kidd** [2009]
Secretary for Training
8.4.1 Cheshunt Foundation Mr David Butler
8.4.2 Cambridge Theological Federation Convener of the Westminster College Governors 8.5 Homerton College Trustees Revd Dr David Thompson [2004]
Mr John Chaplin [2005]
Mrs Elisabeth Jupp [2006]
Lady Sally Williams** [2007]
8.6 Queen’s College, Birmingham Revd Elizabeth Welch
Mr Howard Bridge
Secretary for Training in attendance
8.7 Memorial College, Aberystwyth Mr Leslie Jones
9. GOVERNORS of COLLEGES and SCHOOLS with which the URC is associated 9.1 Caterham School Revd Nigel Uden
Mr John Mathias
9.2 Eltham College Revd Derek Lindfield** [2007]
9.3 Walthamstow Hall Miss Margaret Vokins
9.4 Milton Mount Foundation Revd George Thomas [2006]
Mrs Clare Meachin [2006]
Mr David Butler
Revd David Cuckson** [2006]
vacancy [2006]
9.5 Silcoates School Dr Peter Clarke [2005]
Revd Arnold Harrison [2005]
Revd Brenda Hill [2006]
Professor Clyde Binfield** [2007]
Mr David Figures** [2007]
9.6 Taunton School Revd David Miller
9.8 Bishops Stortford College Revd Nigel Rogers
10. Miscellaneous:
The URC is represented on a variety of other national organisations and committees as follows:
Retired Ministers and Widows Fund Mr Ken Meekison
Mrs Jill Strong
Mr Laurence Macro
Christian Education Movement:
Board of Trustees Mrs Patricia Hubbard
Publications Development Group Mrs Rosemary Johnston
Churches Main Committee Ms Avis Reaney
Mr Hartley Oldham
Congregational Fund Board Revd Margaret Taylor
Revd Eric Allen
Revd John Taylor
Mr Anthony Bayley
Revd David Helyar**
Guides’ Religious Advisory Panel Mrs Susan Walker
Pilots Management Committee Mr Huw Morrison
Scouts’ Religious Advisory Group Revd David Marshall-Jones
United Reformed Church History Society Mrs Mary Davies
Revd Michael Hopkins
Mrs Carol Rogers
Revd Eric Wollaston
Revd Dr David Thompson
Wharton Trust Mr Norman Fabb
Principal Orchard moved adoption of Resolution 26:
Resolution 26 Nominations
General Assembly appoints Committees and representatives of the Church as set out on pages 83 to 90 of the Book of Reports subject to additions and corrections contained in the Supplementary Report before Assembly.
Resolution 26 was carried.
The Moderator greeted Mr Andrew Micklefield, YCWT North Western Synod.
Principal Orchard moved adoption of Resolution 32:
Resolution 32 Nominations
General Assembly re-appoints Revd Elizabeth June Caswell to serve as Moderator of the Eastern Synod for a further term of 5 years from 1st February 2004 until 31st January 2009.
Resolution 32 was carried.
Dr Orchard moved adoption of Resolution 33:
Resolution 33 Nominations
General Assembly appoints Revd Howard Sharp to serve as Moderator of Mersey Synod for seven years from 1st February 2004 until 31st January 2011.
Resolution 33 was carried.
The Moderator greeted the Revd Elizabeth Caswell.
Assembly Arrangements
The report of the Assembly Arrangements Committee was presented by the Convener, Mr William McVey. Mr McVey thanked the Revd George Thomas for his long service as Convener of Tellers. The Moderator greeted Mr Thomas.
Mr McVey moved adoption of Resolution 15:
Resolution 15 General Assembly 2005
Assembly agrees that the General Assembly in 2005 will meet at the University of Warwick from 2nd-5th July.
Resolution 15 was carried.
Assembly Worship including Holy Communion
The Moderator, assisted by the Chaplain, presided as the Assembly celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The sermon was delivered by the immediate past Moderator, the Revd John Waller.
Commemoration of Ministers and Missionaries
The act of worship included the commemoration of the following ministers and missionaries of the United Reformed Church who had died since the previous General Assembly:
Ministers who had served at home and as missionaries overseas and had died since Assembly 2002
Ralph Leonard ACKROYD
Kenneth Mackenzie ANDERSON
Samuel Frederick ANSA-ADDO
Ernest George ASHDOWN
Derek John Davey BAKER
Raymond Oliver BALMER
Thomas BARRY
Gordon Paul BREEZE
Charles Richard BRUFORD
Karl Carlyle BURDETT
Frances E. CHAMBERS
James Albert CUMMING
Colin Ewart GUNTON
John Emrys DAVIES
Glyn EDWARDS-BEYNON
David Glyn, EVANS
Florence Emily FROST-MEE
Wilfred GEORGESON
Thomas John HOPKINS
Michael Fortescue HUBBARD
William HUGHES-EDWARDS
Anthony William Jestyn JEFFREYS
Robert Owen LATHAM
Aubrey David LEWIS
Thomas Caryl MICKLEM
Lorraine MYCROFT
Dudley Stuart NOEL
Mary OSBORN
Roy PARKINGTON
John Miles PARKINSON
John Anthony PUGH
Winston Stanley REED
Kenneth SMART
James R. SHANKS
Thomas Charles STIFF
Rachel STORR
Marjorie Gwendolene TARRY
Arnold John TODMAN
Winifred Phyllis WENYON
Walter Alexander WHITEHOUSE
Raymond Lawrence WHITTLE
Albert Elias WILLIAMS
Walter John WYATT
Missionaries
Mary Kate WILLIAMS (nee Hall)
Jennie BEIGHTON
Margaret Marchant SOMERVELL
Nancy Partridge (nee Brown)
Irene Edith CURTIS (nee Elmy)
Florence Elizabeth HUNT (nee Mole)
Wilfred GEORGESON
The Assembly adjourned.
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Dates of Sessions
Saturday 5 July 2003 First Session
Saturday 5 July 2003 Second Session
Sunday 6 July 2003 First Session
Sunday 6 July 2003 Second Session Monday 7 July 2003 Second Session
Monday 7 July 2003 Third Session
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