Prince Edward Island Presbytery met on the evening of February 26, 2009, at Central Queens United Church.
Some highlights follow:
1.
The
meeting opened with worship led by Cindy and Roland Easter.
2. The South Winsloe church building was declared surplus. Consent will be sought from Maritime Conference to have the building transferred to a heritage foundation.
3. There are 18 delegates for Youth Forum and 10 for Intermediates at Conference. A motion was passed to give each delegate $50.00.
4. The Rev. Ches Boutilier was appointed weekend supply for Bedeque North Pastoral Charge for the period February 17, 2009 to May 17, 2009.
5. The Stewardship Committee introduced a guest speaker, George Doughart, the Maritime Conference Stewardship Co-ordinator. George said the Mission and Service Fund is the trademark or fingerprint of the United Church. In 2008, P.E.I. Presbytery raised almost $382,000 for M&S. He encouraged each pastoral charge to get just a few more givers for M&S. He also promoted the successful program Celebrate Stewardship.
6. Carol Pippy presented the annual report of the United Church Women. A DVD, Living in the Light, was shown as part of her report. The DVD is a fund-raiser for United for Peace.
7. A vote was held to elect commissioners to this year's General Council. Pauline Walker was elected as the lay commissioner, with Gordon Makin as the alternate. Kevin Dingwell was elected as the order of ministry commissioner, with Sheila Mallory as the alternate.
8. The names of the delegates to the Maritime Conference Annual Meeting were read.
9. A vote was held for the Chair-elect of Presbytery. Rev. Dr. Arthur Davies was elected.
10. The Treasurer, Sheri Chislett, explained how the pastoral charge allocations are determined. Presbytery's 2009 allocation to Maritime Conference is $77,030.00.
11. Catherine Gaw, Executive Secretary of Maritime Conference, was a visitor in the court and gave a few remarks.
12. The next meeting will on April 23 at 7:00 p.m. in Gordon Memorial Church, Alberton.
Last update: March 5, 2009
Comments about this page may be sent to the Webminister, Roland Easter at easter@pei.sympatico.ca
2. The South Winsloe church building was declared surplus. Consent will be sought from Maritime Conference to have the building transferred to a heritage foundation.
3. There are 18 delegates for Youth Forum and 10 for Intermediates at Conference. A motion was passed to give each delegate $50.00.
4. The Rev. Ches Boutilier was appointed weekend supply for Bedeque North Pastoral Charge for the period February 17, 2009 to May 17, 2009.
5. The Stewardship Committee introduced a guest speaker, George Doughart, the Maritime Conference Stewardship Co-ordinator. George said the Mission and Service Fund is the trademark or fingerprint of the United Church. In 2008, P.E.I. Presbytery raised almost $382,000 for M&S. He encouraged each pastoral charge to get just a few more givers for M&S. He also promoted the successful program Celebrate Stewardship.
6. Carol Pippy presented the annual report of the United Church Women. A DVD, Living in the Light, was shown as part of her report. The DVD is a fund-raiser for United for Peace.
7. A vote was held to elect commissioners to this year's General Council. Pauline Walker was elected as the lay commissioner, with Gordon Makin as the alternate. Kevin Dingwell was elected as the order of ministry commissioner, with Sheila Mallory as the alternate.
8. The names of the delegates to the Maritime Conference Annual Meeting were read.
9. A vote was held for the Chair-elect of Presbytery. Rev. Dr. Arthur Davies was elected.
10. The Treasurer, Sheri Chislett, explained how the pastoral charge allocations are determined. Presbytery's 2009 allocation to Maritime Conference is $77,030.00.
11. Catherine Gaw, Executive Secretary of Maritime Conference, was a visitor in the court and gave a few remarks.
12. The next meeting will on April 23 at 7:00 p.m. in Gordon Memorial Church, Alberton.
Last update: March 5, 2009
Comments about this page may be sent to the Webminister, Roland Easter at easter@pei.sympatico.ca
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