Notes on the February 25, 2010 meeting of Presbytery.

These notes may be freely copied for reporting to your charge or congregation or similar use.

Prince Edward Island Presbytery met on the evening of February 25, 2010, at Park Royal United Church.
Some highlights follow:

1.    The meeting opened with worship on the theme of “Balance in our Lives”.

2.   
A motion was presented that Presbytery congratulate Heather Moyse.

3.   
Carolyn Francis told us that the Camp Abegweit registration will soon be on-line.  Bob Lockhart is the new interim Chairperson of the Camp Abegweit Board and Jean Ward will become the Chairperson.

4.    Bob Lockhart provided background information on Remit No. 3, “Transfer and Settlement to be Optional”.  The remit was discussed in table groups.  A motion was passed that Presbytery agree with the remit.

5.   
A motion was carried that the Presbytery meeting in November be a full-day meeting.  Information about the primary industries on the Island will be on the agenda.

6.   
Scott Hillier will have a change in pastoral relations, effective April 7, 2010.

7.   
Bill Hayward gave a Transition Committee Report from Spring Park United.  He spoke about the interim ministry at Spring Park United and how the process is unfolding.

8.
    Nigel Weaver read the names of delegates for Intermediates at Conference and Youth Forum.  A motion was presented to provide $50 to each delegate.

9.    Kensington United will be doing renovations to the church property as a result of an energy audit.  Kensington United also asked for consent to list their manse for sale.

10.    Kings United is in the process of amalgamation and is getting assistance from the Finance and Property Committee.

11.    Carol Pippy presented the United Church Women Presbyterial report.

12.    Sheri Chislett reported she had sent the Presbytery allocation of $77,048 to Maritime Conference.

13.    Betty Gamester will be the new treasurer of Presbytery after the rise of Conference.

14.    The names of the delegates to the Maritime Conference Annual Meeting were read.

15.    The next Presbytery meeting will be held in Trinity United Church, Summerside, on April 22, 2010.


 
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