Business
The Business Commitee deals with all matters relating to the Presbytery, referring specific matters
to the appropriate Presbytery Committee, it guides Presbytery as to when it might deal with new
matters of business and proposes an order of business for each Presbtyery meeting.
Convener: Mr H W Wilkinson
Date of Next Meetings: 9th June 08 at 7.00pm
Dr Black Halls, Inverness.
Church and Community
The Church and Community Committee deals with social, public and community issues and seeks
to engage Presbytery in debate on these matters. It is also concerned with Ecumenical affairs.
Convener: Mrs V Roden
Date of Next Meeting:
Dr Black Hall, Inverness
Education
The Education Committee deals with all matters concerning Religious Education, education in Schools
and also Further Education. It is concerned with training for Ministry within the Church and Child Protection
matters.
Convener: Rev J Mathieson
Date of Next Meeting:
Ness Bank Church
Finance
The Finance Committee deals with the promotion of Christian Stewardship, Mission and Renewal Fund
allocations, vacancy schedules and stipend matters.
Convener: Rev I W F Hamilton
Date of Next Meeting:
Dr Black Hall
Ministry
The Ministry Committee oversees the well-being and pastoral care of ministers, co-ordinates Study Leave
and deals with all matters relating to students entering the ministry and readers in training.
Convener: Rev H F Watt
Date of Next Meeting:
Dr Black Halls, Inverness
Mission
The Mission Committee deals with the promotion of mission and evangelism.
It also oversees the work of Hospital and Prison Chaplains within the Presbytery.
Convener: Rev D MacPherson
Date of Next Meeting:
at Hilton Manse
Parish Reappraisal
The Parish Reappraisal Committee deals with matters realting to parish boundaries and readjustment
matters. It also processes applications for field staff.
Convener: Rev A Murray
Date of Next Meeting:
Trinity Church Hall
Presbyterial Superintendence
The Presbyterial Superintendence Committee deals with all matters relating to the superintendence of
ministers and congregations within the bounds of Presbytery. It also arranges quinquennial visitations and
any matters relating to such.
Convener: Rev S J Chambers
Date of Next Meeting:
Ness Bank Church
Property and Works
The Property and Works Committee deals with matters relating to Church property within the Presbytery.
Convener: Rev A Whiteford
Date of Next Meeting: 12th June 7.30pm
Petty Church Hall
Social Responsibility
The Social Responsibility Committee deals with matters of guidance in respect to social, moral and ethical
issues which affect the lives of individuals and families. It also encourages links with the caring work of the
Church of Scotland.
Convener: Rev D G Brown
Date of next Meeting:
in Ness Bank Church
World Mission
The World Mission Commitee deals with the promotion of the overseas work of the Church of Scotland
Convener: Mr M G Ronaldson
Date of Next Meeting: 3rd June 08 at 7.30pm
Trinity Church Hall
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