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THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Minutes of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church 2004
Monday July 5 2004 Third Session.Church and Society
The Revd Martin Camroux, on behalf of the Church and Society Committee, moved adoption of Resolution 19:
Resolution 19 The Environment
General Assembly
a) affirms its commitment to the Five Marks of Mission with their call to the people of God to be faithful stewards of God’s creation and to seek to sustain and renew the life of the earth; b) welcomes and endorses ‘An environmental policy for the United Reformed Church’; c) commends churches that have engaged with the United Reformed Church ‘Roots and Branches’ pack and the subsequent ecumenical ‘Eco-Congregation’ project; congratulates Zion United Reformed Church Northallerton and Christ Church United Reformed/Methodist Church Ross-on-Wye on gaining the Eco-Congregation Award; and encourages other churches to follow their lead; d) pledges its support for Operation Noah, an initiative of the Christian Ecology Link seeking to raise awareness of, and promote action around, the issue of climate change.
After discussion, Resolution 19 was carried.
Mr Camroux moved adoption of Resolution 17:
Resolution 17 2005 Campaign to Double Aid and Make Trade Just
General Assembly
a) notes with approval plans for a major mobilization to fight poverty in 2005 incorporating efforts to ensure that the finance is available to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and a concerted campaign to make trade rules work in the interest of poor nations; b) pledges its support for this mobilization and for ecumenical action within it.
After discussion, Resolution 17 was carried.
Mr Camroux moved adoption of Resolution 18:
Resolution 18 Commitment for Life
General Assembly
a) welcomes the continuing and significant growth in the number of local churches participating in Commitment for Life and the consequent increase in funds raised and campaigning activity; b) recognizes the personal effort in promoting the programme put in by advocates in each synod and the effective work of the Director and Programme Assistant; c) notes that although there is a continuing focus on partners, through Christian Aid, in four countries, there is an increased and growing emphasis on campaigning for economic justice; d) notes the closer relationship between Commitment for Life and the International Relations office and commends to churches the new leaflet produced jointly by both programmes; e) agrees that the disbursement of Commitment for Life income shall remain at 75% going to our partners via Christian Aid, 10% for World Development Movement and 15% for Grants and Advocacy; f) therefore urges non-participating churches, large and small, to join the Commitment for Life programme, a mission priority of the church, and in the work for justice and peace.
After discussion, the Revd Elizabeth Nash proposed that the Resolution be now put.
Seconded by the Revd Alison Davis. The Assembly agreed.
Resolution 18 was carried.
Following prayers led by the Chaplain, the Assembly adjourned.
Tuesday 6 July 2004 First Session
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