Timetable

Thursday


Afternoon

4.00 pm (Tea/coffee available in residences)
5.30 pm Constitution of Assembly - including induction of Moderator 2002/3, Moderator's Address, Reception of Visitors and Assembly members from other Churches.
7.30 pm (End of Session)

Evening

8.00 pm Evening Meal

Friday


Morning

9.00 am Worship and Bible Study
9.45 am Welcome by Councillor Andrew Paterson, Depute Convener, Fife Council 
10.00 am 'The Agenda Before Us' 
10.15 am RACIAL JUSTICE 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 
CHURCH AND SOCIETY (Resolution 49 ) 
SYNODS (Resolutions 1, 5) 
FINANCE (Resolutions 29, 30) 
ELECTION OF MODERATOR 2003/4 
12.30 pm (End of Session - Lunch)

Afternoon

2.30 pm Minutes 
SYNOD PRESENTATION - Scotland 
MISSION COUNCIL (Resolutions 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23)
3.40 pm COMMUNICATIONS AND EDITORIAL (Resolution 28) 
TRAINING 
Reception of guests of Other Faiths
4.15 pm (Break)
5.00 pm RUITON SECESSION PETITION (Resolution 26) 
REMAINDERED BUSINESS 
6.15pm RESULT of Moderator Election 
Closing Worship 
6.30 pm (End of Session - Evening Meal)

Evening

8.00 pm Special Interest meetings

Saturday


Morning

9.00 am Worship and Bible Study
9.45 am CHURCH CHANGES (Resolutions 8, 9)
Reception of representatives of New Churches 
Reception of Newly-Ordained and Jubilee Ministers 
SYNOD PRESENTATION - South Western
10.45 am YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S WORK (Resolutions 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48) 
12.30 pm (End of Session - Lunch)

Afternoon

FREE TIME 
4.30 pm Minutes 
MINISTRIES (Resolutions 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 ) 
SYNODS (Resolution 7) 
SYNOD PRESENTATION - Northern 
MISSION COUNCIL (Resolution 20)
6.15 pm REMAINDERED BUSINESS
6.45 pm Closing Worship 
7.00 pm (End of Session - Evening Meal)

Evening

8.30 pm Special Interest meetings

Sunday 


Morning

9.00 am Sacrament of Holy Communion including Commemoration of Ministers and Missionaries 
10.30 am (Break) 
11.15 am SYNOD PRESENTATION - Southern
11.30 am MISSION COUNCIL (Resolutions 24, 25) SYNODS (Resolutions 3, 6) 
12.30 pm (End of Session - Lunch)

Afternoon

2.30 pm MISSION COUNCIL continued Reception of World Exchange Programme students 
ECUMENICAL (Resolution 50) 
Ecumenical Presentation 
SYNODS (Resolutions 2, 4) 
SYNOD PRESENTATION - Wessex
5.00 pm (End of Session - Evening Meal)

Evening

7.00 pm Minutes 
SYNOD MODERATORS' REPORT 
ECUMENICAL (Resolution 51) 
NOMINATIONS (Resolutions 39, 40) 
ASSEMBLY ARRANGEMENTS (Resolution 27) 
REMAINDERED BUSINESS 
Farewell to the Deputy General Secretary
8.45 pm Closing Worship 
9.00 pm (End of Session)

Monday


Morning

9.00 am Opening Prayer 
Address to the Throne 
Moderator Elect's Acceptance Speech 
Minutes 
Thanks 
Worship including Bible Study and the Induction of the Revd Raymond Adams as Deputy General Secretary
10.30 am (Close)

Special Interest Meetings 

Friday

URC PEACE FELLOWSHIP 
Location: University Chapel, United College Quadrangle

N.B. This is a lunchtime meeting at 12.30 pm.

Special Interest Meetings will be held on Friday evening beginning at 8.00 pm. Some of them will be repeated on Saturday evening. Walking routes to the meeting rooms will be signposted. Cars may be driven to and parked at all of the buildings. If you require the services of the vehicle that is adapted for disability use, please ask a steward.

CHURCH AND SOCIETY
Title: Further details t.b.a. 
Location: Conference Room, Level 2, New Hall

DOCTRINE, PRAYER AND WORSHIP 
Title: The URC Elder : Time to Reflect 
Location: Senior Common Room University Hall

Doctrine, Prayer and Worship Committee offers Assembly members the opportunity to explore the issue of ordination and eldership within the United Reformed Church. A panel of three selected speakers will briefly introduce the issue and the greater part of the time will be available for open discussion. The meeting will be chaired by the Convener of the Doctrine, Prayer and Worship Committee.

ECUMENICAL 
Title: Belonging to the World Church with our International Guests 
Location: Lecture Theatre C, Purdie Building

The United Reformed Church is immensely enriched by its international partnerships as we share together in God's mission. During the Assembly we will be joined by representatives of some of these churches and you will be able to hear from them about their Church and country and how they see the world post 11 September from their perspective. Come and join us and get a global perspective on the issues of the day.

INTERFAITH RELATIONS 
Title: September 11 - Background and Implications for World Faith 
Location: Science Library, University Hall

LIFE AND WITNESS - Community of Women and Men 
Title: Breaking the Silence 
Location: Old Dining Room, University Hall

Violence against women - an exploration of the United Reformed Church's response to this issue in the light of the World Council of Churches Decade to Overcome Violence. Beryl Cowling, the President of Network in the Methodist Church, will facilitate the meeting. She is deeply involved in the ecumenical work in Scotland relating to violence against women.

RACIAL JUSTICE 
Title: Racial Justice and Reconciliation : The Vision Forward 
Location: Arts Library, University Hall

The Racial Justice Committee welcomes you to an open, creative, and empowering forum, where we can affirm together the United Reformed Church's commitment to justice and reconciliation. There will be drama, video clips, slides, oral presentation, and time for dialogue and discussion. The tone will be of joy and celebration. Come and celebrate the rainbow colours of our Church. Join the Racial Justice Committee in proclaiming to all who can hear: "We're United, Reformed and proud of it!"

RESOURCE PLANNING GROUP and FINANCIAL COMMITTEE 
Title: URC Finances and the Budget 
Location: Function Room, Level 1, New Hall

An opportunity to ask questions and air views.

 

 

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