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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-05-29, Page 9i AP":vr 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." H 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. a 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. Quality Shingles by Available at BEDWETTING Can be Stopped For FREE booklet, sand norm, address, phone, ape of sn rodc to The Enuresis Centro 1315 Pembina Highway Minim, Man. 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