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There were fifteen members present, representing nine churches.
Apologies were received from: - Catherine Abbott, Richmond Cursiter, Barbara Fenner, Jenny Guy, Angela Hosken, Revd Frieder Kreschnak, Revd Millett, Margaret Pratley, Peter Sims, David Spink, Revd Simon Tatton-Brown, Rex Waghorne.
1. Opening Prayers
Revd Norman Whitaker welcomed everyone to the meeting and led the opening prayers.
2. Minutes of Forum held 21 June 2005
These were agreed as a true record to the meeting and were duly signed.
3. Matters Arising
There were no matters arising.
4. Future Programme
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4.1. 27 November – Advent Sunday Service – 6.30pm at St Andrew’s.
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| 4.2. 18-25 January 2006 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Service to celebrate will be held at St Mary’s on 22 January. |
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| 4.3. 3 March 2006 – Women’s World Day of Prayer – 2.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church. |
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| 2005 Annual General Meeting |
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| Wednesday 28 September -Tabernacle United Reformed Church |
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5. Annual General Meeting
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5.1. President’s Report on past year.
In the President’s absence his report was read to the meeting ( view report ). The meeting expressed its thanks to Simon for all the work he has put into his presidency of CCT over the past two years.
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5.2. Vice-President’s Report.
The Vice-President stated that he was very grateful to Simon and the other officers of CCT as their efficiency has meant that his role over the past two years has not been an onerous one. The meeting expressed its thanks to Norman and wished him well in his new ministry in Hereford.
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5.3. Treasurer’s Report.
The following details had been passed to the meeting in the Treasurer’s absence: - The transfer from the old bank account at Barclays should be completed by the middle of next week; the exact figure will be available at that time but is approximately £630.00. The amount in the Lloyds TSB account is £1310.86.
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5.4. Secretary’s Report.
The Secretary stated that due to various other commitments she was still unable to devote more time and effort to the role and felt that she had just been keeping things ticking over during the past twelve months; she also gave the meeting a years notice that she would not be standing for re-election at the 2006 AGM.
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5.5. Election of President.
Revd Simon Tyndall – proposed by Major David Hart and seconded by John Duffield. In accepting his nomination, Simon stated that we should listen to what God is calling us to do, and not meet for meetings sake.
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5.6. Election of Vice-President.
Revd Nicola Slateford – proposed by Revd Simon Tyndall and seconded by Major May Hart.
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5.7. Election of Honorary Secretary. Rachel Pound – proposed by Anne Clifford and seconded by Maeve Opie.
5.8. Election of Honorary Treasurer – Peter Sims – proposed by Jack Hosken and seconded by Captain Mary Wolfe.
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5.9. Election of Youth Officer. The meeting agreed to remove this role, it not being mentioned in the constitution.
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5.10. Election of Executive.
Major David Hart – proposed by Rachel Pound and seconded by Anne Clifford; There being no other nominations for the executive the meeting agreed that, to ensure a balance of denominations, Revd Everet Palmer should be asked to continue on the executive.
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6. Any Other Business
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6.1. Services at St Mary’s.
The meeting was advised that the number of masses is being reduced from four to three with effect form Advent Sunday; the times will be Saturday – 6.30pm, Sunday 9.30am & 6.30pm.
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6.2. Homelessness Sunday – 29 January 2006.
Correspondence from Alabare Christian Care Centres had been received and was passed to Captn Mary Wolfe of the Salvation Army.
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8. Worship
Following refreshments, Revd Norman Whitaker led worship with bible study (John 21: 1-14).
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