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Annual Reports, Resolutions & Papers The United Reformed Church IN THE UNITED KINGDOM GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1995 , )L ~1, ' <3~ l July 3rd - 7th Eastbourne Annual Reports, Resolutions & Papers From the General Secretary It is intended that committee reports, with resolutions, will be presented by committee conveners. This will enable members of the Assembly to put faces to the names of those leading the new committees. This has resulted in a different layout to this book of annual reports from last year. Each committee report is followed by its own resolutions. In most cases the supporting text is in the body of the report. Members may recognise this as the pattern followed up to 1992. Appendices I - XII contain miscellaneous matters which are only subject to debate if they are referred to directly in the appropriate committee report. These ought not to be confused with the Appendices to the report on Patterns of Ministry which are lettered A - E. Anthony G Burnham Page SYNOD REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS . 1 Northern ................................. 2 North Western ................................. 3 Mersey ................................. 4 Yorkshire ................................. 5 East Midlands ................................. 7 West Midlands .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 Eastern ................................. 9 South Western ................................. 10 Wessex ................................. 11 Thames North ............................ ' .... 12 Southern ................................. 13 Wales ................................. 14 CHURCHES - CHANGES ................................ 20 PROVINCIAL MODERATORS' REPORT ................................ 25 MISSION COUNCIL REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS ................................ 29 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS .............................. 41 Church and Society 42 Communications and Editorial 51 Discipleship and Witness 54 Doctrine, Prayer and Worship 58 Ecumenical 62 Equal Opportunities 71 Finance 72 Ministries 75 Nominations 88 Pastoral 96 Training 97 Youth and Children's Work 103 TASK GROUPS REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS ........................... 107 Advocacy 108 Health and Healing 110 Mission and other Faiths 112 Patterns of Ministry 113 APPENDICES . 145 I Budget 1996 ................................ 146 II Council for World Mission . 148 III St Andrew's Hall ................................ 149 IV Colleges . 150 V Board of studies for the Non-Stipendiary Ministry ..................... 155 VI CRCW Training Reports . 155 VII Students in Training 1994-1995 ................................ 156 VIII Training Statistics . 158 IX Special Category Ministries . 15 9 X Accounts . 160 XI URC Ministers' Pension Trust . 189 XII URC Trust . 1 90 INFORMATION 191 Schools linked with the URC 192 History Society 196 Musicians Guild 197 Silence and Retreats Group 198 Spin 199 Women's World Day of Prayer 200 STANDING ORDERS ft t I 0 I 0 ,•, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 f 0 0 0 0 0 0 201 SYNODS SYNODS REPORTS and RESOLUTIONS, CHURCHES - CHANGES and PROVINCIAL MODERATORS' REPORT GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1995 - 1 - SYNODS NORTHERN PROVINCE DEVELOPMENT TEAM We are delighted that Terry Oakley has accepted the invitation to be our Development Officer. Weare now moving to recruit the rest of the Team - a Yollth and Children's Work Trainer1 Adult Training Officer1 Creativity Officer promoting activities such as crafts, music, dance and drama in our churches, and a Skills Agent, co-ordinating the attracting and release of skills and talents across the Province. We look forward to them starting work in the autumn, offering new patterns of challenge and support to local churches and the councils of the Church. HOLY ISLAND PROJECT Plans are now one exciting year further on for the visitors' centre at St Cuthbert's Church to complement the resources that our ecumenical partners have established to offer both a focus for the growing number of pilgrims exploring Celtic spirituality and a window into the Kingdom of God for our day for the large number of tourists attracted to the island. A first anniversary concert heralded what is hoped will be another creative year leading to fulfilment of the plans and appointment of the director. PROPHETS WITH HONOUR David Jenkins charmed Synod with stories of his sabbatical and examples of a whole range of effective and manageable music he has found to enhance worship. We look forward to his efforts to make these resources available and accessible to the churches of our Province and beyond. Some high hopes that the other labour of his time away - A Tollrguide to Rejoice and Sing - will encourage people to explore fresh ways of using the still-new hymn book to the best advantage. We also share the pride in Stephen Thornton's reflections on his study tour on behalf of CWM - Let the Children Be. His sensitive but trenchant comments are a challenge to all who dare discover what it means to be the people of God the world around. RURAL CHURCH MA.TIERS We are planning a major consultation on rural affairs over the next twelve months with the assistance of Michael Cruchley. The aim is to work on a number of fronts to discover - what help and assistance our rural churches need to support and encourage their regular life and worship - how to challenge and support them in making a creative contribution to the issues of economy, community and lifestyle in their areas - how to help members of small scattered churches talk to each other of their common troubles and joys, and together express their concerns to the churches of the Province as a whole, especially when considering fraught matters of finance and deployment. CONNECT We are thrilled that CONNECT is coming to the Northern Province in October. Many folks are already looking forward to so many people coming North for the weekend, and preparing for the tasks of hosting and guiding our visitors to give them a real taste of Tyneside hospitality. The theme is Reaching out - to the North-east - to each other - to God. Two of our young people have prepared the theme prayer: Lord, you reach out with your love to us, and in your arms embrace us. Help us find the strength to reach out to others and spread your love throughout our world and throughout our lives. - 2 - SYNODS NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE NEW INITIATIVES IN CITY MINISTRY During 1994, important issues concerning two of our inner-city pastorates were being discussed separately at our General Purposes Committee. We began to see the need for all our inner city churches to form a 'cluster', in order to share information, success stories, problems and to seek ways of finding resources. The churches in question are: Hulme, Moss Side, Cheetham Hill, Wythenshawe East Manchester, Salford Chapel Street and Hope, Salford Central, and Roby. All these churches are facing the challenges of their surroundings, some undertaking imaginative outreach. All struggle with limited resources. This idea has been taken up with enthusiasm and will lead to a more coherent strategy for City Ministry in the Future. BLACKPOOL Blackpool is noted for its 100 year old golden Tower, bright lights and the biggest roller-coaster in the world. However, Blackpool has a problem of homelessness, poor housing, and a severe drug problem. We propose to use the resources from the sale of Claremont URC to develop a new ministry in central Blackpool. YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S WORK TRAINER We recognise how vital it is to nurture the Faith of children and young people. We are aware that churches struggle to find more imaginative and appropriate ways of teaching children, who mature at an early age these days. We have taken the decision to appoint a Youth and Children's Work Trainer to work in this Province.This is our top priority. We have had a successful Ginger Group in the Province for two years. Sadly, due to limited resources this will have to be discontinued. TRAINING CHURCH OFFICERS Willing members are so often asked to take responsibilities, but receive little or no training for their tasks. We propose to hold a Training Day for Church Secretaries, and for Church Treasurers, to offer those in large or small churches the opportunity to reflect on their role within the church and to learn new skills. EXCHANGE WITH CHURCHES IN ILLINOIS The Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ (USA) has offered the Mersey and North Western Provinces an interesting programme of exchange. A visitor will come from Illinois to England for four weeks in February. (A different person each year for four years). In the Autumn each year, one of our people will be invited to undertake a reciprocal trip. All expenses for this programme will be paid by the Illinois Conference from a special trust. RAVENSTONEDALE In this delightful village high in the Pennines, we have a historic chapel,and a large manse. We are planning to use the manse as a place of renewal for ministers and others who need space for reflection. TOWARDS RENEWED EFFECTIVENESS Last year we reported that we were beginning to restructure our committees at Province and District level. We are pleased to report that the new structures are working well thanks to the co-operation of all concerned. PROVINCIAL DAY We are looking forward to our Provincial Day to be held at Heaton Park on July 15th 199 5 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the London Missionary Society. There will be a mixed programme of activities including Worship, drama, sports, seminars, rock band, and videos. - 3 - SYNODS MERSEY PROVINCE The word which dominates the scene in the Mersey Province is "CHANGE". Picking up
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