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Nominations
This committee nominates to Assembly the names of people to serve as conveners and secretaries of all Assembly committees, and as members of those committees. It also suggests names of United Reformed Church representatives on other bodies. It recommends the people to make up appointment groups for provincial moderators and Assembly appointed staff.
Committee Members
Convener: Revd Glyn Jenkins [2002]**, Secretary: Mr Desmond Curry [2001]
Provincial Representatives:
I Revd David Jenkins VII Revd Elizabeth Caswell *
II Revd Geoff Tolley VIII Revd Ray Adams
III Revd Angus Duncan IX Revd George Thomas
IV Mr Brian Evans X Revd Adrian Bulley *
V Revd Christopher White XI Mrs Christine Meekison
VI Mr Simon Rowntree XII Mrs Barbara Willis *
together with the immediate past Moderator.
The committee records with gratitude the service of Revd Jessie Clare. As Convener since 1993, Jessie has given wise and firm leadership throughout a period of change which presented the committee with new challenges and its officers with extra work.
1 CENTRAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS
1.1 The Review Group for the Secretary for Discipleship, Stewardship and Witness has recommended that the appointment of Revd Bill Wright should be extended, with revised Terms of Reference, until 31st March 1999.
1.2 The Review Group for the Secretary for Ecumenical Relations has recommended that the appointment of Revd Sheila Maxey should be extended until 31st August 2003.
1.3 The following appointment and review groups have been convened:-
1.3.1 Northern - Provincial Moderator Review Group
Convened by Revd John Johansen-Berg
1.3.2 North Western - Provincial Moderator Review
Group
Convened by Revd Angus Duncan
1.3.3 East Midlands - Provincial Moderator Review
Group Convened by Mrs Ruth Clarke
1.3.4 Southern - Provincial Moderator Review Group
Convened by Revd Sandra Lloydlangston
1.3.5 Secretary for Training - Review Group
Convened by Revd David Helyar
1.3.6 Director of Windermere - Review Group
Convened by Revd Dr Jack McKelvey
1.3.7 CRCW Development Officer - Appointment
Group
Convened by Revd Graham Cook
1.3.8 Pilots Development Officer - Appointment Group
Convened by Revd Chris Baker
1.3.9 Centre Minister at the National Youth Resource
Centre - Appointment Group
Convened by Mr Simon Rowntree
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 1997 are indicated by one asterisk (*), two asterisks (**) denotes those whom Assembly 1998 is invited to appoint for the first time.
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.
2.1 ASSEMBLY ARRANGEMENTS
Convener: Revd Alasdair Pratt [2001]*
Secretary: Office & Personnel Manager, Provincial Representative for forthcoming Assembly, Provincial Representative for previous Assembly who is then replaced after ‘review’ meeting by Provincial Representative for Assembly two years hence, Moderator, Moderator-elect, General Secretary, Clerk to Assembly
2.2 CHURCH and SOCIETY
Convener: Ms Gabrielle Cox [2002]**
Secretary: Secretary for Church and Society
Revd Michael Powell [1999] Revd Hazel Barkham [1999] Revd David Fraser [2000]
Mr George Morton [2001] Dr Sue Brisley [2002]** To be advised [2002]**
2.3 COMMUNICATIONS and EDITORIAL
Convener: Mr Chris Wright [1999]
Secretary: Secretary for Communications
Mrs Pat Stannard [2000] Revd David Coleman [2000] Revd Paul Brewerton [2001] Mr Richard Lathaen [2001] Ms Kirsty Thorpe [2001] Revd Michael Forster [2001] Mr John East [2001] Revd Peter Moth [2001] Revd Roger Hall [2001]
2.4 DISCIPLESHIP, STEWARDSHIP and WITNESS
Convener: Revd Elizabeth Caswell [1999]
Secretary: Secretary for Discipleship, Stewardship and Witness
Revd David Tatem [1999] Revd Bob Day [2000] Miss Tina Arthur [2001] Mr David Williams [2002]** Revd Peter Ball [2002]**
2.4.1 DISCIPLESHIP, STEWARDSHIP and WITNESS - STEWARDSHIP Sub-Committee Convener: Revd Julian Macro
Secretary: Secretary for Discipleship, Stewardship and Witness
Miss Janet Turner [1999] Mr Keith Webster [1999] Revd David Netherwood [1999] Mr Tom Hamilton [2000] Mr Geoffrey Wood [2000] To be advised [2002]** To be advised [2002]** To be advised [2002]**
2.5 DOCTRINE, PRAYER and WORSHIP
Convener: Revd Dr Colin Thompson [2001]
Secretary: Revd Terry Hinks [2000]
Revd Fleur Houston [1999] Revd Stephen Brown [1999] Revd Donald Norwood [1999] Revd Jean Black [2000] Revd Dr Janet Tollington [2001] Revd John Hall [2001] Mr Edward Butlin [2002]** Mr Colin Ferguson [2002]** To be advised [2002]**
2.6 ECUMENICAL
Convener: Revd Bob Andrews [2001]
Secretary: Secretary for Ecumenical Relations
Revd Peter Arthur [1999] Ms Bethan Galliers[2000] Mrs Jackie Marsh [2001] Revd John Rees [2001] Revd Mary Buchanan [2002]** Revd Philip Jones [2002]** Revd Elizabeth Nash [2002]** Revd Richard Mortimer [2001] a representative of the Wales Province
2.6.1 ECUMENICAL - OVERSEAS EXCHANGE Sub-Committee Convener: Revd Barrie Scopes [1999]
Secretary: Secretary for International Relations
Revd Ken Graham [1999] Mrs Virginia Becher [2001] Mr Peter Bryant [2002]** Revd Keith Forecast [2002]** To be advised [2002]**
2.7 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Convener: Mrs Susan Rand [1999]
Secretary: Revd Simon Walkling [1999]
Mrs Lucille King [2000] Ms Georgette Margrett [2001] Revd Nannette Lewis Head [2001] Revd Wilf Bahadur [2001] Miss Stella Salmon [2002]** Revd Derek Hopkins [2002]**
2.8 FINANCE
Convener: The Treasurer
Secretary: The Chief Accountant
Revd Richard Wiggins [1999] Mrs Edwina Rockey [1999] Mr Bill Grieve [2000] Ms Catriona Waterson [2001] Mr Alan Duncan [2002]** Convener of United Reformed Church Trust
2.9 INTER-FAITH RELATIONS
Convener: Revd Bill Mahood [1998]
Secretary: To be advised
Mrs Linda Hopley, Ms Sarah King, Revd Jonathan Dean, Revd Molly Kenyon
2.10 MINISTRIES
Convener: Revd Graham Long [2001]
Secretary: Secretary for Ministries
Mr John Ellis [1999] Revd Sandra Lloydlangston [1999] Revd Tony Ruffell [2000] Revd Graham Sweeney [2000] Revd Martha McInnes [2001] Revd Brian Jolly [2001] Ms Sally Abbott [2002]** Convener of National Assessment Board
2.10.1 MINISTRIES - ACCREDITATION Sub-Committee Convener: Revd Robert Way [2001]
Secretary: Secretary for Ministries
Mr Bert Worrall [1999] Revd John Humphreys [1999] Mrs Frances Caldwell [2002]** Mrs Julie Mclaren [2001] Revd Graham Robson [2001]
2.10.2 MINISTRIES - CRCW Management Sub-Committee Convener: Revd Susan Flynn [2002]**
Secretary: Mr John Boddy
Mr Simon Loveitt Revd Alison Hall [2002]** Revd Peter Crutchley Jones [2002]** Revd Clifford Wilton [2002]**
2.10.3 MINISTRIES - LAY PREACHING Sub Committee
Lay Preaching Commissioner: Revd Sandy Mailer [2002]**
And four members elected by the Lay Preacher Commissioners Consultation
2.10.4 MINISTRIES - MAINTENANCE OF MINISTRY Sub-Committee Convener: Mr Michael Harrison [1999]
Secretary: Revd Peter Grimshaw [1999]
Revd Tony Wilkinson [2000] Mrs Barbara Martin [1999] Miss Margaret Atkinson [1999] The Hon. Treasurer
2.10.5 MINISTRIES - RETIRED MINISTERS HOUSING - Sub-Committee Convener: Revd Simon Swailes [2002]**
Secretary: Mr Clive Willis [1999]
Mrs Margaret Waller [2001] Mrs Sheila Woodcock [2001] Revd John Pugh [2002]** Revd Graham Cook [2002]** The Hon. Treasurer
Note: Properties are managed by a Company viz: the UNITED REFORMED CHURCH RETIRED MINISTERS HOUSING SOCIETY LTD Details of the Members of the Board etc may be obtained from the Secretary: Mr Clive Willis at Church House
2.10.7 DISCIPLINARY PROCESS - Commission Panel Convener: Revd Donald Hilton
Deputy Convener: Mrs Helen Brown
Secretary: Revd Alasdair Walker
Members:Miss Ina Barker, Ms Kate Breeze, Mr Keith Brooks, Revd K Chippindale, Revd Alison Davis, Mr R Forsyth, Mrs Wilma Frew Mr Alan Hart, Revd Brian Johanson, Revd R M Jones, Miss Elizabeth Lawson QC, Revd Julian Macro, Revd Ted Marley, Revd Denise Megson, Sir James Nursaw, Mrs Sheila Pratt, Mr Nicholas Pye, Mrs Sally Quilter, Revd Michael Rees, Revd John Slow, Revd Brenda Stevenson, Dr David Thompson, Miss Sheila Tweed.
2.11 NATIONAL ASSESSMENT BOARD
Convener: Mr Brian Evans [2001]
Retiring 1999 Mrs Shirley Moss, Revd Elizabeth Scopes, Revd Graham Cook
Retiring 2000 Mrs J Barraclough, Revd Ivor Rees, Mrs Darryl Sinclair, Revd Reginald Rooke, Revd Howard Starr
Retiring 2001 Revd Derek Wales, Mrs Flo Humes-Dixon
Retiring 2002 Mr Alan Small, Revd Denise Megson, Miss Margaret Compton, Revd Alison Davis, Mrs Janine Lawley, Dr Christopher Whitehead
Retiring 2003 Mr David Coaker**, Ms Elaine Gentles**, Mr Monty Helm**, Revd Lythan Nevard**
2.11.1 PANEL FOR ASSESSMENT CONFERENCES - CRCW - Sub-Section Mrs Daphne Beale Revd Peter Loveitt Revd Kate McIlhagga
Revd Vaughan Jones Mrs Ann Sutcliffe
2.12 PASTORAL COMMITTEE
Convener: Revd John Johansenberg
Secretary: Deputy General Secretary
Revd John Humphreys [1999], Revd Jean Forster [2000], Mrs Joan Staples [2000], Dr Anthea Kaan [2001], Convener of Welfare Sub-Committee, The Hon. Treasurer
2.12.1 WELFARE -Sub-Committee
Convener: Mrs Shirley Patton [1999]
Secretary: Mrs Judy Stockings
2.13 TRAINING
Convener: Revd John Sutcliffe [1999]
Secretary: Secretary for Training
Dr Jean Butler [1999] Revd Chris Warner [1999] Revd Sandra Dears [2000] Dr Iain Frew [2000] Revd John Proctor [2001] Dr Tony Jeans [2001] Mrs Helen Brown [2002]** Revd Roy Lowes [2002]** Revd Ruth Ball [2001] To be advised [2002]**
2.14 WINDERMERE - Advisory Group
Convener: Revd David A L Jenkins [2001]
Secretary: Revd Peter McIntosh
Revd Frank Cochrane, Revd Alan Gaunt, Revd Elizabeth Casewell, Revd Angela Hughes [2000], Revd Jean Mortimer [1999] Revd Stephen Thornton [2001],
2.15 YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S WORK
Convener: Revd Derek Lindfield [2002]**
Secretary: Mrs Jean Antcliffe [1999]
Miss Kathryn Swift [1999] Revd Ron Forster [1999] Revd Brenda Plenderleith [1999] Mr Simon Loveitt [2000] Revd Philip Nevard [2000] Mr Gareth Curl [2001] Revd Margaret Collins [2001] Mrs Caroline Chettleburgh [2002]** FURY Chair FURY Council Member
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 Province together with the Conveners of Assembly Committees
Northern Province Revd Peter Poulter, Dr Peter Clarke, Mrs Wilma Prentice
North Western Province Revd Bob Day, Mrs Ann Sutcliffe, Mr Gordon Ollerenshaw
Mersey Province Mrs Barbara Martin, Dr Donald South, Revd Peter Roche
Yorkshire Province Revd John Jenkinson, Mr Steve Wood, Mr Brian Evans
East Midlands Province Mrs Jill Strong, Revd Graham Maskery, Mrs Irene Wren
West Midlands Province Mr Simon Rowntree, Mrs Erica Young, Revd Tom Bayliss
Eastern Province Revd Michael Burrell, Mr Ken Woods, Revd Clive Sutcliffe
South Western Province Revd John Rees, Mrs Mary Eden, Mr Geoff Lunt
Wessex Province Revd Julian Macro, Revd David Williams, Mrs Sue Brown
Thames North Province Dr Jack Gow, Revd Rachel Poolman, Revd John Edwards
Southern Province Mrs Christine Meekison, Revd Lesley Charlton, Dr Graham Campling
Wales Province Dr Jean Sylvan Evans, Mr Denis Earp, Mr Peter Devaney
4 TRUST BODIES
4.1 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH TRUST
Convener: Mr Desmond Davies
Secretary: Mr Clem Frank
Revd Tony Burnham Mr Clem Frank Mr Robert Hardie Mr Ron Masser Mr William McVey Revd Richard Wiggins Mrs Christine Meekison Mr Graham Stacy Mr Clive Willis Dr Brian Woodhall [2004]** Mr John Squires [2004]** Ms Valerie Ham [2004]** Mr David Marshall-Jones [2004]**
4.2 THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH MINISTERS’ PENSION TRUST LTD
- BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman: Revd Dr Arthur Chadwick
Secretary: Revd John Martin Members of the URC: Ms Valerie Ham Mr Desmond Davies Mr Tom Swan Mr Ray Chambers * [2001] To be advised [2002]**
Members of the Fund: Revd Pam Ward Revd Tony Spring Revd John Martin Revd Dr Arthur Chadwick Revd Alasdair Walker [2001] Revd Jessie Clare [2002]**
[Ex Officio - Mr Clem Frank, Mr Graham Stacy, Mr Victor Hughff, Revd Michael Harrison]
4.3 CONGREGATIONAL MEMORIAL HALL TRUST
Revd Dr Peter Jupp Mrs Christine Meekison Revd Maurice Husselbee Mrs Mary Stacy Mr Robert Hardie Revd Geoffrey Satchell Mr Graham Stacy Mr Arthur Smith Revd David Hannen Mr Hartley Oldham Revd Peter Grimshaw Revd John Taylor
5 Representatives of the UNITED REFORMED CHURCH to Meetings of SISTER CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church in Ireland: Revd David Jenkins, Mrs Rosemary Johnston
General Synod of Church of England: Revd Murdoch McKenzie
Methodist Conference Revd Sheila Maxey
General Assembly of Church of Scotland: Revd David Jenkins, Revd Stephen Thornton
Scottish Congregational Church: Mrs Wilma Frew
Presbyterian Church of Wales: Revd David Jenkins
Union of Welsh Independents
Congregational Federation
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 other representatives to ecumenical bodies, commissions and committees, co-ordinating groups and agencies, who are appointed by the relevant committees, is available, on request, from the Secretary for Ecumenical Relations.
6.1 World Council of Churches
Assembly 1998 Revd Tony Burnham Mrs Wilma Frew
6.2 Council for World Mission
Revd Pat Nimmo ** Mrs Darnette Whitby-Reid ** To be advised Revd Philip Woods
6.3 Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland - Assembly 1999
General Secretary, Convener of the Ecumenical Committee, Secretary for Ecumenical Relations, 9 other members To be advised
6.3.1 Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland - Church Representatives Meeting General Secretary, Mrs Ruth Clarke
6.4 Churches Together in England - Forum 1999
The General Secretary, Convener Ecumenical Committee, Secretary for Ecumenical Relations, A Provincial Moderator, 8 other members To be advised
6.4.1 Churches Together in England - Enabling Group
Secretary for Ecumenical Relations
6.5 Action of Churches Together in Scotland - Central Council
Revd David Taylor Mrs Kathleen Ziffo
6.6 CYTUN (Churches Together in Wales)
Assembly: The Provincial Moderator (Wales), Provincial Ecumenical Officer, Revd Simon Copley, Revd John Joseph, Revd David Wilkinson
Council: The Provincial Ecumenical Officer, Mrs Jackie Yeomans, Mr John Rhys
6.7 FREE CHURCHES’ COUNCIL
Council: Secretary for Ecumenical Relations, Mr Desmond Curry, Revd Janet Lees
Executive: General Secretary
Women’s Council: Revd Janet Lees
7 URC Representatives at formal bi-lateral and multi-lateral committees.
7.1 SCOTTISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH / UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Negotiating Group
Co-Convener: Revd Dr Stephen Orchard
Co-Secretary: Revd Tony Burnham
Revd James Breslin Revd Mary Barr Miss Felicity Harris
7.2 ENFYS (The Commission of Covenanted Churches in Wales)
Provincial Moderator (Wales) Provincial Ecumenical Officer Revd Susan Roberts Revd Geoffrey Ward Mrs Ann Shillaker Revd Henry Gordon
7.3 Council for Wales Consultation on Forming a United Free Church in Wales
Provincial Moderator, Provincial Ecumenical Officer, Mr John Rhys, Revd James Breslin, Revd Mary Davies
7.4 SCOTTISH CHURCHES INITIATIVE FOR UNION [SCIFU]
Revd Peter Arthur Revd James Breslin, Revd Sheila Maxey Revd Fleur Houston *
7.5 METHODIST/URC Liason Committee
Revd Susan Henderson Revd Geoffrey Clarke * Revd Joe Clemson Miss Betty Vickerton Mr David Butler * Secretary for Ecumenical Relations
7.5.1 Health and Healing Development Group - Joint Committee
Revd Jim Hollyman Mrs Jackie Ballard Dr Margaret Moore Dr Ivan Cox**
8 URC Representatives on Governing Bodies of Theological Colleges etc.,
8.1 Mansfield College:
Ministerial and Educational Training Committee: Revd Graham Robson** Revd Dr David Peel, Revd Janet Sowerbutts
8.2 New College London
Foundation Trustees: Mr John Smethers, Mr Graham Stacy, Revd John Pugh
8.3 Northern College
The Secretary for Training, Revd John Marsh, Mrs Helen Brown, Mr Jim Wilkinson
8.4 Westminster College
Board of Governors:
Convener: Dr David Thompson Clerk: Mr Andrew Armour
Mr Don Taylor, Revd Dr Lesley Husselbee, Mrs Valerie Burnham, Revd Sandra Lloydlangston
8.4.1 Cheshunt Foundation: Mr Desmond Davies, Revd Michael Dunford
8.4.2 Cambridge Theological Federation: Convener Westminster College Governors: Secretary for Training Joint Academic Committee: The Secretary for Training
8.5 Homerton College Trustees
Mr John Chaplin, Lady Sally Williams ** Mrs Elisabeth Jupp, Dr David Thompson
8.6 Queen’s College, Birmingham
Revd Elizabeth Welch, Revd Ken Chippendale, Secretary for Training in attendance
8.7 St Andrew’s Hall Selly Oak
Mrs Mareke Arthur *, Mrs Haro Horsfield, Revd Dr Lesley Husselbee, Revd Philip Woods*
8.8 Aberystwyth (Memorial College)
Revd Dr Glyndwr Harris, Mr Leslie Jones
8.9 Westhill College
Foundation Governor: Dr Richard Jurd
Foundation Trustees: Mr J E Payne, To be advised
9 GOVERNORS of COLLEGES and SCHOOLS with which the URC is associated
9.1 Caterham School
Revd David Helyar
9.2 Eltham College/Walthamstow Hall
To be advised
9.3 Milton Mount Foundation
Mrs Gwen Hall, Revd Peter Grimshaw, Revd George Thomas, Revd Erica Beglin, Mr David Butler
9.4 Silcoates School
Dr Clyde Binfield, Dr Peter Clarke, Mr John Gilbey, Revd Arnold Harrison, Mr Brian Herbet, Revd Brenda Hill
9.5 Taunton School
Revd Ray Adams
9.6 Wentworth Milton Mount
Revd George Thomas
10 Miscellaneous:
The United Reformed Church is represented on a variety of other national organisations and committees as follows:
Aged and Infirm Ministers Fund
Mr Ken Meekison (Hon.Treasurer), Revd Geoffrey Satchell, Mr Laurence Macro
Christian Education Movement Council
Mrs Margi Jenkins **
Church Hymnary Trust
Mr G R Barr, Mrs Fiona Smith
Churches Commission on Overseas Students
Revd Kevin Swaine
Churches Consortium on Industrial Mission
Revd Michael Diffey
Churches Council for Health and Healing
Revd Robin Hine, Revd Jim Hollyman, Mrs Connie Bunker
Churches’ Group on Funeral Services at Cemeteries and Crematoria
Revd Dr Peter Jupp, Revd Sally Thomas
Churches Main Committee
Mr Clem Frank, Mr Hartley Oldham, Mr Tegid Peregrine
Congregational Fund Board
Revd Cyril Grant, Revd Dorothy Havergal-Shaw Revd Aubrey Lewis, Revd Eric Allen
Guides’ Religious Advisory Panel
Mrs Susan Walker
International Bible Reading Association
vacant
Media Awareness Project
Mrs Carol Rogers
National Christian Education Council
Revd Keith Forecast, Mrs Rosemary Johnston
National Council of Voluntary Organisations
Revd Peter Brain
National Ecumencial Agency for Further Education
Secretary for Ministries, Revd Kevin Swaine
Scottish World Day of Prayer
Mrs Molly Glen
Scouts’ Religious Advisory Group
Mr D Marshall-Jones
Society for the Ministry of Women in the Church
Revd Florence Frost-Mee
United Reformed Church History Society
Mrs Mary Davies, Revd Peter Jupp, Mrs Carol Rogers, Revd Eric Wollaston, Dr David Thompson
URC Boy’s Brigade Companies Council
Revd Michael Rees
Wharton Trust
Mr Norman Fabb
Widows Fund of the Three Denominations
Mr Ken Meekison, Revd Geoffrey Satchell, Mr Laurence Macro
Women’s World Day of Prayer
Mrs Josie Pinner
Resolution 42 Nominations
Assembly appoints Committees and representatives of the Church as set out on pages 108 to 115 of the Book of Reports subject to the additions and corrections contained in the Supplementary Report before Assembly.
Copyright © 1998, United Reformed Church
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