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Newsletter 7 May 2010

May 7 2010 - Posted In: Church News, Newsletters Posted by stewart

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ST. PHILIP’S E-NEWSLETTER

COMMENTS FROM THE EDITOR

Your editor was up late collating the election results, cheering for the Liberal Conservative Democrats Labouring in Green Scottish Nationalist Socialist Fields, and though it was tempting to rest, it was thought best to send.

After all, it is better to send than receive.

Who voted this editor into office?

THOUGHT

Politics and religion are often uneasy partners.  And so it should be: part of our faith is speaking truth to power.  One of the most articulate exponents is the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and your editor has always appreciated his comments.  Even if questioned or, more likely, only partially understood, they require thought.  Because education is an essential part of this… click here to read more

Unitary Constitution

January 21 2010 - Posted In: Church News Posted by stewart

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The Session have recently been discussing the possibility of moving to a form of structure called the Unitary Constitution. At present, our two main committees are the Congregational Board and the Session.  The Board typically deal with the buildings and the money, whereas Session oversee the organisations, the spiritual welfare of the congregation and are responsible for the pastoral oversight as well.

The national church has been encouraging congregations to move to the Unitary Constitution, in which the matters once reserved for the Congregational Board now fall under the remit of the Session.  Not only does it streamline the leadership of the church but it also reflects our faith.  The way we use our money and buildings

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