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Bill Jones of Kirkton welcomes Marg Johnston of Zurich, Hazel Corbett from
Hensall and Ken Wood of Wingham to last week's annual meeting of the London Conference of the Unit
ed Church of Canada.
Ridgetown uconference
By Ross Haugh In conclusion the retiring presi-
RIDGETOWN - All congrega- dent said, "As I have moved around
tions in the Huron -Perth Presbytery the conference, I have felt a deep
were well represented at last week- sense of commitment, a quiet un -
end's 67th annual meeting of the easiness about our future, a desire
London Conference of the United for more communion with each
Church of Canada, other, and a need for "belonging".
More than 600 delegates from the Our faith journey leads us in many
seven Presbyteries attended the directions and for each of us, it is
four day event at the Ridgetown different. I leave the office of Presi-
College of Agricultural Technology dent with a feeling of humbleness,
Conference presbyteries are Algo- and thanksgiving, deeply moved
ma, Elgin, Essex, Huron -Perth, for the overwhelming experience."
Lambton, Middlesex and Oxford. Jenni Mercer of Exeter was one
In her•message to the conference of the participants in the "Children
Friday morning, president Shirley at Conference" Aspect of the con -
Smith said, "At this time, it seems ference and Anne Delbridge of
that our theme for this year's meet- i Elimville was involved in the
ing "Faith: An Expression of Hope" Youth Forum.
takes on new dimensions. Surely, Rev. Ed Laksmanis of Crediton
our faith, that one common denomi- United Church said he felt there
nator is the one stronghold in these i was a move towards more hands-on
troubled times." ministry by the individual churches
Smith added, "I am pleased taking some of the responsibility
to +welcome "Children of Confer- previously shouldered by the gener-
eke" for the first time. I especially al office.
appreciate the leadership given to Laksmanis continued, "We didn't
make this possible. They will be an have any controversial subjects as
"Expression of Hope" by their pres- in other years, so we were able to
ente. Youth Forum and Young focus on more positive issues. The
Adults in Transition have become a only issue which created considera-
regular part of Conference and their ble discussion was the cutting of
paiticipation is appreciated." one staff member from head of-
fice."
He concluded with, "The cut of
staff will allow for increased grass
roots participation by each church
and its members."
Conference delegates a t t roved
plans to raise at least $200,1 i t dur-
ing the next five years for the Ethi-
opia Project in conjunction with a
branch of the Canadian Intemation-
al Development Agency (CIDA).
The money will help villages in the
Third World country.
CIDA is expected to give another
$600,000. Missionaries will set up
training facilities in the Ethiopian
village of Wake Tyo and work to
help 50,000 people in small villag-
es within a 30 -kilometre radius
with water systems, reforestation
and medical assistance.
These monies will be raised
through special projects and will
not come from regular M&S contri-
butions.
Shirley McAllister, representing
Hensall United Church said the
conference highlight for her were
the worship services and music..
She added, "I'm pleased that
more decisions are made in the
church based on faith and not on
the pocket book."
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Int In - Registrar Jean Anderson welcomes Bernice Boyle of Dashwood and Shirley McAllisterSi
of
nsall to last week's meeting of the London Conference of the United Church of Canada.
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Children In action - For the first time children were involved in the
prbgram at the annual meeting of the London Conference of the
United Church of Canada. From the left are former Exeter UC minis-
ter Rick Hawley, Jenni Mercer and Ruth Mercer of Exeter and Valerie
Hodgins of Middlesex Presbytery.
Welcome to Ridgetown - Former Exeter residents Jack and Flo Un-
derwood were Involved in registration at the weekend United Church
Conference In Ridgetown. Above, they welcome former Exeter UC
minister James Forsyth.
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