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Congregational Relations

Report of the S333 Committee on Renfrew United Church — May 14, 2005
The executive asked a committee to determine whether Renfrew United Church was in an 'unsatisfactory state' in accordance with S333 of the Manual. Here is the report of that committee.

MAZ request for funding from Vancouver South presbytery — April 14, 2005
The Mission Animation Zone of the east side of the presbytery would like to arrange a half-time Animator, and has asked Vancouver South to assist in funding this initiative. A copy of the request is here.

Report of the Campus Ministry Consultation — March 15, 2005
The Congregational Relations committee commissioned Ray McGinnis to look at the present situation around UBC Campus Ministry, and to make recommendations and comments as necessary. A copy of his report is here.

January 4 2005 — Camp Fircom
After a meeting of the executive on December 8, a committee was appointed to look into the financial situation at Camp Fircom. The committee reported to the presbytery executive at a special meeting held January 4, 2005. A copy of the report is here.

Presbytery Visitation reports are available by request from our secretary, Pat Burns. Call him at 604.738.4758 or click here for email.

Summaries of the visits are here:

Camp Fircom — March 2004
University Hill Congregation — March 2004
Lakeview Multicultural United Church — May 2004

Congregational Relations committee terms of reference
      ●      Pastoral Oversight Visits (Manual Sec. 332) and training for visits every three years (annually for home mission units).

      ●      Take special interest in training and developing congregational Ministry & Personnel committees.

      ●     Train and maintain a group of equipped people to serve as liaison with congregations in matters of pastoral conflict (Pastoral Relations will work with clergy in this area).

      ●     Responsible for Home Missions grants and connections: First Church, Bowen Island, Pemberton and Long house, others.

      ●     Resource to congregations in matters of governance and internal structures.

      ●     Maintain knowledge of the health and well-being of congregations. Coordinate with P astoral Relations and Long Range Planning with respect to needs for Interim Ministry.

      ●     Establish relationships with leaders in each congregation, including chairs of boards, members of M&P and other committees.